RHS Vegetable Collection : Radish : Mirabeau

Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest March to October.
• Ideal for : Children

Description

The cylindrical, pale red roots with small white tips make Radish Mirabeau a most attractive bunching radish. Radish Mirabeau seeds are excellent for both early sowings under glass as well as for maincrop outdoor sowings. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection. Crunchy delight for salads.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds February to March under glass. Sow April to September outdoors. Sow seeds in well prepared, fertile soil 1cm (½in) deep, thinly in broad drills. Allow about 30cm (12in) between drills.

Growing Instructions

Thin to about 1cm (½in) between roots. Sow in succession throughout the season. Roots will be ready for pulling in about 6 weeks from sowing. Water regularly during periods of dry weather.

Aftercare

Prefers well drained, moist, rich soil conditions.

Nutritional Information

Radishes are rich in Vitamin C and potassium and contain sulphur compounds.