1# SPARKLER RADISH SEED

Sparkler White Tip Radish Seed (Raphanus sativus) is a well‑known bi‑color spring radish prized for its crisp texture, mild flavor, and attractive red‑and‑white roots.

🌱 Variety Overview

• Type: Spring radish

• Root Shape: Round, globe‑shaped

• Size: 1–1½ inches

• Color: Bright red top with white tip

• Days to Maturity: 20–30 days

• Flavor: Mild, crisp, lightly peppery

• Use: Fresh eating, salads, garnishes, snacking

✅ Why Grow Sparkler White Tip

• Striking red‑and‑white color

• Mild flavor compared to many radishes

• Uniform roots when properly spaced

• Fast growing—ideal for succession planting

• Great for spring and fall gardens

This variety is popular for both home gardens and market bunches.

🌤️ Growing Conditions

• Season: Cool‑season crop

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Loose, well‑drained soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Best Temperature: 50–70°F

⚠️ Hot weather causes strong flavor and pithy texture.

🌾 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

• How to Plant:

  • Depth: ½ inch

  • Spacing: 1 inch apart (thin early)

  • Rows: 12 inches apart

💧 Care & Maintenance

• Keep soil evenly moist for best texture

• Inconsistent watering leads to sharp flavor or cracking

• Minimal fertilizer needed—excess nitrogen causes leafy tops with small roots

• Weed lightly; radishes grow fast but dislike competition

🥗 Harvesting

• Harvest when roots reach 1–1½ inches and are firm

• Pull promptly—overgrown roots become woody

• Greens are edible and can be sautéed or added to soups

🌿 Companion Plants

• Lettuce

• Spinach

• Carrots

• Peas

Avoid planting near cabbage family crops if flea beetles are an issue.