A quintessential red globe radish, the Early Scarlet Globe radish is one of the most popular varieties of radishes. They are early to plant, early to harvest, and produces small round 1 to 2 inch red globes with crisp flesh and mild flavor.

Days to maturity

• 20 to 30 days

Sun Exposure

• Full sun in spring/fall and partial/full shade in summer

Soil pH

• 5.8 to 6.8

Hardiness Zones

• Zones 2 to 9 (shade cloth may be needed in higher zones)

Spacing

• Plants: 1 inch apart
• Rows: 6 to 8 inches apart

Moisture

• 1 inch per week

Notes

• Pick early for spicier flavor and later for more mild flavor
• Grow easily in containers
• Harvest when leaves are 6 to 8 inches long
• Germinate in soil that is 65 to 85 degrees F

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