Organic White Icicle Radish

Organic White Icicle Radish Seeds: Mild Flavor, Long Crisp Roots

Extend your radish season with the Organic White Icicle Radish, a reliable heirloom variety known for its mild flavor with subtle hints of pepper. These radishes produce uniform, pure white roots that grow to an impressive 4-6 inches long, tapering to a delicate point. The delicious roots hold their quality exceptionally well, maintaining a crisp and mild texture. Enjoy a quick harvest in just 27-30 days!

• Heirloom Variety:
  • A trusted, open-pollinated heirloom radish, allowing for seed saving and the continuation of this excellent variety in your garden.
• Mild Flavor with Peppery Hints:
  • Offers a gentle, refreshing flavor with a subtle peppery undertone, making it enjoyable for a wide range of palates.
• Long, Uniform White Roots (4-6 Inches):
  • Produces attractive, pure white roots that grow to a good length of 4-6 inches with a consistent, uniform shape.
  • Ideal for slicing, salads, and fresh eating.
• Holds Quality Well:
  • The harvested roots maintain their crispness and mild flavor for a good period after picking.
• Better Heat Tolerance Than Spring Radishes:
  • Exhibits improved tolerance to warmer temperatures compared to typical spring radish varieties, allowing for a longer sowing window.
• Quick to Mature (27-30 Days):
  • Offers a very fast turnaround from sowing to harvest, providing quick gratification for gardeners.
• Important Growing Tip: Avoid Summer Heat:
  • While more heat-tolerant, it’s still best to refrain from sowing seeds when daytime temperatures consistently reach 80°F (around 27°C) or higher to prevent bolting and ensure good root development.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: Heirloom.
  • Flavor: Mild with hints of peppery taste.
  • Root Length: 4-6 inches.
  • Root Color: White.
  • Days to Maturity: 27-30 days.
• Growing Tips:
  • Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Sow seeds ½ inch deep and ½ inch apart in rows 6-12 inches apart.
  • Thin seedlings to 1-2 inches apart once they emerge.
  • Maintain consistent soil moisture; do not allow the soil to dry out, as this can affect flavor and texture.
  • For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks during the cooler parts of the growing season (spring and fall).
• Harvesting and Culinary Use:
  • Harvest Organic White Icicle Radish when the roots reach the desired 4-6 inch length and are firm to the touch.
  • Enjoy raw in salads, sliced on sandwiches, as a crunchy snack with dips, or lightly cooked. Their mild flavor makes them versatile in the kitchen.