500 Black Spanish Round Radish Seeds | Vegetable Seeds
 
 

Black Spanish Round is a European winter radish variety that produces 4" radishes with deep-black skin and solid, crisp, pure-white flesh. Matures in 65 days and keeps well in good storage conditions. Space these plants farther apart than the small red varieties. It tolerates cool weather and is a good variety for fall planting.
 

This 16th century European favorite, actually a large winter radish, can be traced far back into European history; this is one of the most ancient varieties of radish available. As well as being valued for its rather sharp flavor, it had various medical benefits. Black Spanish radishes certainly would have been found in the colonial gardens of early America.
 
 
Sowing: Direct sow the first crop of radishes in rich soil, about four weeks before the last expected spring frost. Plant French Breakfast radish seeds in deeply worked up soil about 1/2" deep and 1" apart; later, thin the seedlings 2-3" apart or more for larger radishes. For a continuous harvest, plant a new crop every two weeks. Since most radishes do not tolerate heat well, it is best to avoid planting French Breakfast radish seeds in the heat of midsummer. For a fall crop and winter storage, plant about two months before the first expected fall frost.
 
 
Growing: Radishes do well with consistently moist soil and the addition of organic matter such as compost. Do not allow the soil to dry out, but also avoid overwatering as this can cause splitting.
Harvesting: French Breakfast radishes taste best when harvested at a length of 3". The flavor is mildly spicy and the texture crisp.