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Seed Germination Kit

Radish Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMERaphanus sativus

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Radishes are the fastest crop in the garden, going from seed to peppery, crisp roots in just a few weeks.

GERMINATION3-7 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

3-7 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

55-75F

Hardiness04

Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Radish care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Raphanus sativus
Common names
Garden Radish
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Raphanus
Species
R. sativus
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Start growing

Sow every 10 days for continuous harvest. Thin to 2 inches.

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Growing with your kit

Radishes are the ultimate beginner plant! Success in just 3 weeks with a Seeds In A Cup® kit.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Fastest garden return: 21-30 days to harvest.

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Growing conditions

Cool temperate gardens; prefers light, loose soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Very frost hardy; bolts and turns woody in heat.

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Pests & plant health

Root maggots and flea beetles.

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Plant safety

Safe for all.

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Botanical features

Annual or biennial grown for its crunchy, pungent taproot. Fast growth.

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Varieties

‘Cherry Belle’, ‘French Breakfast’, ‘Daikon’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Raw in salads, pickled, or leaves sautéed

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Native range & distribution

Cultivated since pre-Roman times in South Asia and Europe.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘radix’, meaning root.

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History

Grown in Egypt before the pyramids were built.

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How do I grow Radish from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Radish seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Radish seeds take to germinate?

Radish seeds typically sprout in 3-7 days at 55-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.

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