Cherry Belle

Family: Brassicaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as fresh-cut glass, Cherry Belle radishes burst with a sweet, clean snap and a delicately peppery finish.

At maturity they form perfectly round, uniform bulbs with a bright cherry-red skin and crisp white interiors, tender enough for effortless enjoyment straight from the garden. Ideal for salad radishes—lovely sliced for fresh plates, or quick-pickled for a tangy, colorful bite.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 25 DaysHabit: Taproot

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Cherry Belle Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Jul 10th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jun 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jun 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jun 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jun 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	May 29th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	May 26th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	May 20th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	May 15th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	May 5th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Apr 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Apr 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Mar 31st – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Mar 6th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Oct 26th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	25
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Cherry Belle is built for eating cold and raw—its sugar-forward bite and crisp, uniform texture hold up on a knife edge without turning woody. Use it as the crunch centerpiece: butter/cheese mellow the peppery finish, and quick-pickling lets the red skin stay vivid while the interior keeps its snap.

Best Uses

paper-thin slices on buttered bread or bagels for a peppery-crunch pop
quick-pickling in cider vinegar for a tangy, jewel-tone garnish
raw salad radish plates with flaky salt to keep the crunch intact
brief sauté or quick roast only to soften—use sparingly to avoid losing the snap

Flavor Profile

sweet, clean snap delicately peppery finish crisp, glassy crunch with tender interior slightly piquant, not harsh

Kitchen Pairings

butter soft goat cheese sour cream or crème fraîche cider vinegar fresh dill sea salt

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common disease pest issue for Raphanus sativus (Cherry Belle radish), and how do I fix it?

Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spots, which show up as white/gray powder or dark specks on radish leaves—especially when nights are cool and air stays humid. Improve airflow by spacing plants and water at the soil line (not on leaves), then remove badly infected leaves to slow spread. If it’s severe, switch to an appropriate labeled fungicide for edible Brassicaceae and follow label timing close to harvest (25 days total).

How often should I water Cherry Belle radish during the main growth phase?

Keep the soil consistently evenly moist from germination through bulbing so radishes don’t turn pithy or woody. Water lightly but frequently—enough to wet the top 2–3 inches—typically about 1 inch per week total, split into smaller waterings during warm or dry spells. If the soil dries out between waterings, expect faster “spicey” texture and poorer bulb formation.

How do I tell when Cherry Belle radish is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the bulbs are fully formed and reach the expected diameter for Cherry Belle, usually around 25 days after sowing. Check by gently pulling one radish—if the bulb is crisp and the skin is smooth with no long, stretched neck, it’s ready. Don’t wait too long after maturity because radishes become hollow and tougher quickly.