1# CRIMSON GIANT RADISH

Crimson Giant Radish Seed (Raphanus sativus) is a popular large spring radish variety known for its quick growth, bold red skin, and crisp, mildly spicy flesh.

🌱 Variety Overview

• Type: Spring radish

• Root Shape: Large round to slightly flattened

• Size: 1½–2½ inches across

• Color: Deep crimson‑red skin, white interior

• Days to Maturity: 25–30 days

• Flavor: Mild to moderately peppery

• Use: Fresh eating, salads, slicing, garnishes

✅ Why Grow Crimson Giant

• Grows larger than standard globe radishes without getting woody

• Uniform shape when properly spaced

• Mild flavor even at larger sizes

• Excellent for home gardens and market bunches

• Great option if you want a “bold” radish with quick results

🌤️ Growing Conditions

• Season: Cool‑season crop

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Loose, well‑drained, stone‑free soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Ideal Temperature: 50–70°F

⚠️ Heat stress causes bitterness and hollow roots.

🌾 Planting Instructions

• When to Plant:

  • Early spring as soon as soil can be worked

  • Late summer for fall harvest

  • Succession sow every 7–10 days for continuous harvest

• How to Plant:

  • Depth: ½ inch

  • Spacing: 1½–2 inches apart

  • Rows: 12 inches apart

👉 Thin early for best size and shape.

💧 Care & Maintenance

• Keep soil evenly moist for crisp texture

• Inconsistent watering leads to cracking or pithiness

• Avoid excess nitrogen (causes leaf growth at root expense)

• Weed gently—radishes grow fast but dislike competition

🥗 Harvesting

• Harvest when roots reach 1½–2½ inches and are firm

• Can stay tender longer than smaller radish varieties

• Greens are edible and great sautéed or in soups

🌿 Companion Plants

• Lettuce

• Spinach

• Peas

• Carrots

Avoid planting near cabbage family crops if flea beetles are common.