Round Black Spanish
Winter Radish · Black Spanish
Heirloom
Raphanus sativus var. niger
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Raphanus
Characteristics
Color
Black
Flavor
Spicy / Pungent
Interior Color
White
Shape
Round
Texture
Crisp / CrunchyMeaty / Dense
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Europe
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Germination
4–10 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–80 days
Plant Height
8 in
Mature Spread
6 in
Fruit Size
3–5 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
4–6 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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