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Radish 'Crimson Giant'

Raphanussativus

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Raphanus sativus by Big_Red
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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
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Mathiston, Mississippi

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | May 2005 | positive

Very nice, mild flavor, especially when young. Very early, 38 days from seed to first harvest.

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