Rover

Radish

25d to harvest

Sweetly peppered and crisp as fresh-cut glass, Rover radishes arrive in just 25 days with a clean, bright bite and a tender, juicy snap. Their smooth, uniform roots develop a vivid red crown over a creamy white shoulder, staying pleasantly mild for salad use and delivering a satisfying crunch straight from the garden. Grow Rover for quick, reliable harvests and a colorful, refreshing addition to your spring radish bowl—ideal for fresh eating and quick pickling.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 13th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 13th
Harvest Begins	Jun 7th
Harvest Ends	Sep 27th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	25
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Recommended Companions

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most common for Raphanus sativus (daikon-style radish) and how can I stop it?

Watch for flea beetles, which chew tiny holes in Brassicaceae leaves and can stunt young radish growth. Use floating row cover immediately after sowing and keep it on until plants are well established; for visible damage, spray spinosad or insecticidal soap in the evening and repeat as needed. If you see black, mushy roots with foul odor, remove affected plants and avoid wet, stagnant soil that encourages fungal root rot.

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

Harvest at about 25 days from sowing, or sooner when the root shoulders are fully filled and reach the expected size for your seed packet. Gently lift one plant to check—roots that feel firm and show good color at the surface are ready, while overlong delays can make roots fibrous. Harvest promptly in cool weather because mature radishes can turn tougher quickly.