Radish National 2 organic seeds

The National 2 Radish, offered here in the form of AB certified seeds, is an old French variety cultivated for over 150 years. This radish is distinguished by its round root of bright carmine-pink with a white tip, and by its white, tender and crunchy flesh, with a sweet flavour. It is early, harvested approximately 25 to 28 days after sowing, without becoming hollow or pungent, if well maintained. The harvest, which extends from April to November, should be done as soon as the roots are sufficiently developed and before they grow too large. This easy-to-grow variety is ideal for regular harvests throughout the season.

The radish is a robust vegetable plant, grown as an annual or biennial, belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Its root is mainly consumed, often raw, but its fresh leaves can also be used, especially to enrich soups. This plant offers a beautiful diversity of colours: red, pink, white or grey. Two main categories of radishes are distinguished: those known as "year-round radishes", with short and small roots, and larger radishes with long roots.

Year-round and summer radishes are harvested approximately 4 to 6 weeks after sowing. The roots should be picked as soon as they reach a sufficient size, but before they grow too large, to prevent them from becoming hollow or pungent. These radishes should be consumed quickly after harvest.

To maximise your space and simplify your crops, sow radishes and carrots in the same row. Radishes germinate quickly and naturally mark the rows, allowing carrot seeds, which are slower, to space out better. Once the radishes are harvested, the carrots will have more space to develop. To protect your radishes from flea beetles, these small insects that puncture the leaves, plant mint nearby: it acts as a natural repellent. Finally, to enjoy crunchy radishes throughout the season, make staggered sowings every 2 to 3 weeks in the garden or in a planter.