500 Watermelon Radish Seeds | Vegetable Seeds 
 
 
What is a watermelon radish? This radish is an unusual and colorful heirloom from China that could be called the Inside Out Radish. The large softball-sized globes are greenish-white on the outside, but have a bright reddish-pink heart on the inside. They have a milder flavor than most radishes. Watermelon radish seeds are ready in 55 days.
 

These watermelon radish seeds are a type of Japanese winter radish also known as a "daikon," which simply means "large root" in Japanese. Daikon radishes account for the largest percentage of any cultivated vegetable in Japan, and can be found in some form in nearly every meal of that country. Watermelon radishes, which orginated in north China near Beijing, are often served sweetened there as a dessert or fruit.
 
 
Sowing: Direct sow the first crop of Cherry Belle red radish seeds in rich soil, about four weeks before the last expected spring frost. Plant them 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 them in the heat of midsummer. For a fall crop and winter storage, plant red radish seeds 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: This variety tastes best when harvested at 1" in diameter. Cherry Belle radishes are very sweet and crisp, do not grow woody, and store well in the refrigerator.