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Watermelon Radish

Gardening Guide: Radiant Radishes

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Watermelon Radish

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Watermelon radish, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Radish Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Watermelon radish

Watermelon radish

Watermelon radish is a ball-shaped, gently sweet, and less peppery winter radish that features white skin and a bright pink interior reminiscent of a watermelon.

Days to maturity

  • 60 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

  • Plant in mid-summer to harvest in the fall, they will sweeten as temperatures drop
  • Harvest when 2 to 4 inches in diameter
  • Don’t add nitrogen to soil or you’ll end up with big tops and small bulbs
  • Germinate in soil that is 65 to 85 degrees F

Have you ever grown Watermelon radishes? Please tell us about your experiences.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Types of Radishes
  • Growing Radishes from Seeds
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Radishes
  • Planting Radishes in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Radishes in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding and Fertilizing your Radishes
  • Harvesting your Radishes
  • Storing and Preserving Your Radishes
  • Dealing with Radish Diseases
  • Dealing with Radish Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Radishes
  • Plant Profiles

  • Miyashige Radish
  • Early Scarlet Globe Radish
  • Bartender Mammoth Radish
  • French Breakfast Radish
  • Watermelon Radish
  • Recipes

  • Salted Radish and Chive Baguettes
  • Rainbow Shaved Radish Salad
  • Radish Lemonade
  • Radish Salsa
  • Baked Brown Butter Radishes
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Radishes
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Radishes
  • Resources about Radishes
  • Radish Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • How to Start Growing Radishes in Grow Bags

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