Crunchy King Radish
Best choice for gardeners seeking reliable growth and delicious, crisp radishes.
This F1 hybrid radish variety is celebrated for its exceptional uniformity and quality, producing large, scarlet globes. It is noted for its resistance to becoming pithy and offers excellent heat tolerance, ensuring even maturity. For optimal results, provide fertile soil and consistent moisture, encouraging rapid growth. To maintain a continuous harvest, successive plantings every 7-10 days are recommended during cooler weather. Harvest is typically ready in 3-4 weeks when radishes reach approximately 1 inch in diameter.
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Botanical Name
Raphanus sativus
/ Raphanus sativus
Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners seeking quick gratification from their efforts.
- Home cooks and gardeners prioritizing taste and texture in their produce.
- Novice gardeners looking for an easy, rewarding first crop.
Who should skip it
- Busy individuals needing produce that stores well for extended periods.
- Gardeners in hot climates or those with inconsistent watering schedules.
- Gardeners with limited space or those preferring a single, large harvest.
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Rapid 23-day maturity cycle delivers near-instant gratification for impatient gardeners.
Texture Retention
Pith-resistance ensures a crisp, snap-filled bite even if harvest is delayed.
Heat Tolerance
Robust genetics allow for successful cultivation even as spring temperatures begin rising.
Crop Uniformity
F1 hybrid breeding guarantees consistent size and shape across the entire row.
Germination Reliability
Fast, predictable sprouting simplifies the establishment phase for novice growers.
Yield Density
Generous seed count provides a high volume of produce per packet.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Raphanus sativus
Days to Maturity
23 days
Seed Count
300 seeds
Planting Depth
0.5 inches
Sowing Outdoors
Sow 0.5-1 inch apart, thin to 1-2 inches apart
Germination
5-7 days
Optimum soil temperatures
60-75ºF
Yield
6-8 foot single row per packet
Know before you buy
The Crunchy King Radish matures quickly, typically reaching a harvestable size of one inch in diameter within 23 to 28 days after planting.
This variety is specifically bred to resist becoming pithy. While they maintain their crisp texture better than many other varieties, it is still best to harvest them once they reach the ideal size to ensure the best flavor.
While radishes are generally cool-season crops, this variety offers better heat tolerance than many others. However, for the best results, we recommend planting in the spring and using successive plantings to avoid the peak heat of mid-summer.
Each packet contains 300 seeds. When planted at the recommended spacing, one packet will yield approximately 6 to 8 feet of a single row.
To maintain a steady harvest, sow a new batch of seeds every 7 to 10 days throughout the spring planting season.
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