Red Rat's Tail
Radish · Podding / Rat-tail
Heirloom
Raphanus sativus var. caudatus
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Raphanus
Characteristics
Color
GreenPurple
Flavor
MildSpicy / Pungent
Intended Use
Fresh / SaladPickling
Texture
Crisp / CrunchyTender
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
3–7 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
50 days
Plant Height
3–4 ft
Fruit Size
5–6 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1/2–1 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
45–90 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
20–80 °F
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