Radish : Chinese : Dragon F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

Description

Quicker maturing and with a slightly milder taste than China Rose. Earliest sowings are ready in 50 days whilst later sowings provide delicious ‘winter radishes’. The smooth, pinky red-skinned roots are best pulled when about 10cm (4in) long. Superb sliced in salads and in stir fries.

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

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to July, earliest sowings ready in 50 days. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 10cm (4in) apart.

Aftercare

Best pulled when 10cm (4in) in length. Later sowings store for winter salads.

Kitchen Notes

Thinly slice and add to a stir fry.