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Chinese Radish 'Green Heart'

Raphanussativus

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Raphanus sativus by rebecca101
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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
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Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Herbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Madison, Wisconsin

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rebecca101
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

Very cute and extremely tasty radish. Spicy with a sweetness to it. Flavor is intermediate between a spicy daikon and a red salad radish ...Read More

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