Red King 2 | F1 Radish Seed
$8.64—$368.59gst incl.
Smooth, brilliant and red.
Mild, crisp, and juicy into late maturity (like KN-Bravo, but sweeter). Very uniform. Tall and upright tops with red and green petioles. Beautiful presentation, especially if paired with purple and white daikons. Root size adaptable to plant spacing. Can produce radishes over 500g, 12.5cm – 20cm long x 5cm – 7cm wide. Slow bolting and good field-holding ability. For spring and summer sowings. 53 days to maturity
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
CULTURE: Daikons and Korean radishes require friable, well drained soils with a pH range of 5.8-6.8. Work soil deeply, in raised beds if possible, for straight roots and ease of harvest. Sow 10 seeds/30cm, thinning to 10-12cm apart, rows 35cm apart. Note planting seasons to reduce bolting.
INSECT PESTS: Use floating row covers at time of planting to control cabbage root maggots.
HARVEST AND STORAGE: Daikons Korean radishes are brittle; use gardening forks or undermine and lift roots carefully. Cut tops 5cm above crowns, wash, and refrigerate. Daikons can be stored at 0C and 95% relative humidity for 6-10 weeks.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATES: 30g/85m, 120g/300m,2.2kg/acre at 6 seeds/30cm in rows 60cm apart, or 3.2kg/acre in rows 45cm apart.
SIZED SEEDS: All seeds are unsized.
Quick Facts
- Latin Name: Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
- Days To Maturity: 53 Days
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Latin Name: Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
- Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
- Optimum Germination Temp: 28C
