French Breakfast Radish
Best quick-growing choice for home gardeners seeking gourmet spring harvests.
Cultivate the popular French Breakfast Radish, an open-pollinated, gourmet variety ideal for spring and fall gardens. This fast-maturing radish produces eye-catching, oblong roots with a distinctive deep pink color and bright white tips. Enjoy their excellent eating quality, offering a gentle spiciness and satisfying crunch. Maturing in just 26 days, they are perfect for continuous harvests. Serve raw with butter and salt, or use the edible leaves in salads or cooked dishes.
$4.15
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
26
/ days
Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners seeking quick, rewarding harvests
- Home cooks prioritizing fresh, crisp, and mild flavors
- Eco-conscious growers committed to sustainable, non-GMO practices
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in hot climates with inconsistent irrigation
- Busy growers unable to monitor daily harvest timing
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring a single, one-time planting
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Twenty-six days to maturity makes this an exceptionally fast garden win.
Culinary Versatility
Edible leaves and crisp roots offer value from root to stem.
Visual Appeal
Distinctive pink and white coloring adds gourmet flair to any plate.
Germination Reliability
Independently tested seeds ensure consistent results for home gardeners.
Flavor Profile
Balanced, gentle spice provides a sophisticated upgrade to standard radishes.
Space Efficiency
Tight one-inch spacing requirements maximize yield in small garden plots.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
26 days
Seed Count/oz
1,800-3,500 seeds/oz (2,650 avg)
Seed Count/lb
30M-58M seeds/lb (44M avg)
Seeding Depth
1/4–1/2 inches
Plant Spacing
1 inch
Row Spacing
8–12 inches
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Features
- Gourmet, open-pollinated variety
- Eye-catching pink and white roots
- Mildly spicy and crisp texture
- Fast-growing; 26 days to maturity
- Oblong, blunt-tipped shape
- Edible leaves for salads or cooking
- Independently tested for diseases
What customers say
Customers highly value these French Breakfast Radish seeds for their exceptional reliability and superior eating quality. Reviewers consistently report outstanding germination, making them ideal for all skill levels. The radishes are celebrated for their classic shape, vibrant color, and notably mild, crisp flavor, perfect for fresh salads. A quick maturity time under thirty days supports easy successive planting. The organic certification is a significant draw for many. While environmental factors can occasionally affect growth, the overall consensus is that these seeds deliver delicious, dependable results, offering excellent value for a premium organic product.
Know before you buy
These radishes are fast-growing and typically reach maturity in just 26 days, making them an excellent choice for quick, continuous harvests.
Yes, the leaves are entirely edible. They can be enjoyed raw in salads or sautéed as a cooked green.
These radishes thrive in cooler weather and are best suited for spring and fall planting seasons.
For optimal germination, plant the seeds at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch with a spacing of 1 inch between plants.
This specific variety is not recommended for container gardening and performs best when planted directly in the ground.
French Breakfast Radishes offer a crisp, satisfying texture with a mild, gentle spiciness that is less intense than many round radish varieties.
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