Radish Seeds - Red Rat's Tail

50 Days to maturity. Raphanus sativus. Red Rat’s Tail Radish Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom radish. This Asian aerial radish is grown for its 3-6 inch long, red and green seed pods, rather than its roots or foliage. You can expect to see pink flowers appear first, followed by the development of pods. These pods have a mild spicy flare without the bitter bite of traditional radish roots. They are typically used for stir-frying or pickling. ~ 1,135 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Raphanus sativus Hardiness Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual Days to Maturity: 50 Days to Germination: 4-10 Seeding Depth: 0.5 inches Plant Spacing: 1 inch, later thin to 4-6 inches apart Row Spacing: 12-24 inches Plant Height: 36-48 inches Plant Width: 12-24 inches Plant Spread: 12-24 inches Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Moist, nutrient-rich, and well-draining. Temperature Preference: 55-75 F Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to slug, root maggot, and flea beetle damage. Red Rat’s Tail Radish Color: Red and green seed pods, pink flowers Red Rat’s Tail Radish Flavor: Mildly spicy, not bitter Growing Non-GMO Red Rat’s Tail Radish Vegetable Seeds Because radishes are cool-season vegetables, they can be planted in the spring when the soil is workable or late summer to mature during the early fall. Sow seeds 0.5 inches deep and 1 inch apart. Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart after germination. While radishes like moist soil, be careful not to overwater, as this can encourage pest problems. Red Rat’s Tail is ready for harvesting when the red and green seed pods reach about 3-6 inches. Unlike traditional radishes, this variety is grown for its edible seed pod, rather than the roots. Seeds germinate in 4-10 days. Red Rat’s Tail Radish in the Vegetable Garden Radishes are a common crop for home vegetable gardens. It is a member of the Brassica family and should be rotated with other Brassica crops like broccoli, mustard, or cauliflower. Because the summer heat can turn your harvest bitter, be sure to plant during the late summer or early spring season to harvest before or after the summer heat. Harvesting Red Rat’s Tail Radish Red Rat’s Tail is ready to harvest after approximately 50 days. The red and green pods will start forming after you observe lacy pink flowers. They should be removed once they reach about 3-6 inches long. You may pull them from the plant if they detach easily; otherwise use a pair of pruners or harvesting shears to detach them from the plant. About Red Rat’s Tail Radish Garden Seeds Red Rat’s tail is the forgotten garden radish. It is popularly used in Asian cuisine for stir-frying or pickling. While it lacks the bitter bite of traditional radishes, you can still sense its mild spiciness. Winter radishes develop longer, more substantial roots and may take twice as much time to mature as spring varieties. Like other radishes, this variety may also be grown as a microgreen for its mix of white to red stems and green leaves. Tips From Our Gardeners "When growing an edible landscape, consider adding these radishes to your design. Their height lends them well to use as background plants along borders, creating a more cottage-like feel. The pink, lacy flowers are beautiful, as are the purple and green seed pods." - Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer Red Rat’s Tail Radish Seeds Per Package: 2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 70 Seeds 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,100 Seeds 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,400 Seeds 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 17,600 Seeds 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 88,000 Seeds 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 440,000 Seeds Non-GMO Red Rat’s Tail Radish seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.