Rat-tail Radish, Serpent Radish

Raphanussativus var. caudatus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sunnyvale, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Sunnyvale, CA | June 2012 | positive

This plant is an annual, and grows like a weed in N. CA.....
It's flowers produce seed pods that can be eaten when young and taste...Read More

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