Radish White Icicle [Raphanus sativus]

Radish 'White ice' is a white, old and annual root vegetable variety that has been used since the beginning of the 19th century. Century is known. The fast-growing and hardy plants develop dark green foliage and form 10-15 cm long and pure white roots. The taste of the tender and juicy roots is spicy and pleasantly slightly spicy. Suitable for raw consumption and year-round cultivation.

General information
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Life Cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 40 days
Plant height approx.: 30 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Weak Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to-4 °C
Location: Sunny to partially shaded
Floor: Permeable, moist, loamy, humus

PH: 5.5 to 7

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 12-15 °C
Germination time: 5-10 days
Planting, row spacing: 5x20 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Bean, pea, lettuce, nasturtium, chard, parsley, spinach, carrot, leek, tomato, black salsify
Unfavorable mixed culture: Cucumber, cabbage, radish, arugula, mustard, zucchini, corn, potato

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly into the open air all year round.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly into the frost-free open air from March to September.

General
Due to the simple and uncomplicated germination, no-till seeds in rows are recommended. Sow the seeds no deeper than 1 cm so that the root can develop. The sowing can be done tightly, by later singling the small and densely growing young radishes can be harvested early to give others the space they need to grow.
Radishes prefer a sunny location with a nutrient-rich and humus-rich clay soil. Prepare the soil with deposited animal manure. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
For a continuous harvest, we recommend a recurring 2-week spiked sowing. The nature of the soil determines the degree of sharpness of the tubers. In principle, year-round sowing is possible for radishes in subtropical climates. At very cold temperatures, there is only a growth retardation, which only extends the culture time. Pot culture possible. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
Regular watering during drying times is necessary to minimize the bursting of the roots. M It animal manure prepared beds and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Raphanus sativus
English Names: Radish
German names: Radieschen
Portuguese names: Rabanete
Spanish Names: Rábano, Rabanillo, Rabanito
French names: Radis, Un radis