Name: Radish Flamboyant Seeds: Raphanus sativus
SKU: Rad-Fla-00
Price: 2.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Radish Flamboyant Seeds Raphanus sativus

£2.99

Color & Shape: Bright red skin with a white tip; elongated and cylindrical.
Flavor & Texture: Mildly spicy and crisp.
Maturity: Fast-growing, ready in about 30 days.
Usage: Great for fresh salads, sandwiches, or as a snack.
Growing Season: Best sown in spring and autumn; allows continuous harvest.
Cultivation: Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; suitable for open or protected ground.

Radish Flamboyant Seeds

Radish Flamboyant Seeds (Raphanus sativus) Premium Early Variety is an early, cylindrical radish variety known for its bright red skin and white tip. It’s a popular choice for both its visual appeal and crisp, tender flesh. The “Flamboyant” variety, specifically, is known for resisting bolting (premature flowering) and cracking, making it a reliable choice for consistent harvests.

Product Description Raphanus sativus

Appearance: Elongated, cylindrical radishes with bright red skin and a white tip.
Flavor: Tender, crunchy and mildly flavored.
Size: Mid-length.
Uses: Great for salads, garnishes, and snacking.

Key Features Radish ‘Flamboyant’

Early maturing: Ready for harvest in 20–25 days from germination.
Resistant to bolting and cracking: Ensures a more reliable harvest.
Suitable for both open field and protected cultivation.
Coated seeds: Some varieties may come with a special coating for faster, more even emergence and precise sowing.

Sowing Calendar

Outdoor sowing: February to May for harvest from April to July, and again in August–September for harvest in October–November.
Succession sowing: For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every two weeks.

Growing Details

Soil: Prefers light, well-drained soil that warms up quickly and retains moisture.
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
Spacing: 20 cm between rows and 3–4 cm within rows.
Depth: Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep.
Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
Harvest: Harvest when radishes are young and tender, before they become woody or bitter.
Pest control: Be aware of pests like flea beetles and aphids, and take appropriate measures if needed.