Beauty Heart

Radish

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🌱 55d to harvest Taproot

Sink your senses into the crisp, jewel-bright bite of Beauty Heart winter radish—its flesh is clean and tender with a pleasantly …

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 1st
Harvest Begins	Feb 25th
Harvest Ends	—

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most common on radish (Raphanus sativus), and how can I control it?

On radish, flea beetles (Brassicaceae pest) chew small holes in leaves, weakening plants before roots size up. Use floating row cover immediately after sowing, and if damage appears, apply an insecticidal soap spray to leaf surfaces in the evening. For disease, remove any plants showing downy mildew-like yellowing or leaf spotting and avoid wetting foliage during watering.

How often should I water radish (Raphanus sativus) during the main growing phase?

Keep soil evenly moist from sowing through root bulking (roughly week 2 to harvest) so roots don’t get pithy. Water deeply to moisten the top 4–6 inches, typically about 1–2 times per week depending on heat, increasing frequency during dry spells. Letting the soil swing between dry and wet can cause cracking and hollow roots.

How do I tell when radish (Raphanus sativus) is ready to harvest?

Start checking at about 40–55 days: harvest when the root shoulders fill out and feel firm, with the top showing a clear, rounded “heart” shape above the soil line. If you wait until roots are overgrown or leafy growth dominates, they become woody and can turn strong-bitter. Pull one plant and verify the size before harvesting the rest.

Sink your senses into the crisp, jewel-bright bite of Beauty Heart winter radish—its flesh is clean and tender with a pleasantly piquant snap. At maturity, the roots form a graceful heart-like shape with a smooth, satiny skin that roasts beautifully for mellow sweetness, while staying crisp enough for fresh slicing and vibrant pickling. Grow it for a long-season harvest that delivers striking color and a lively, peppery character from the garden to the jar.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

Sow in consistently moist soil and harvest before prolonged heat to keep the flesh crisp and sweet.