Large, red round radish with strong tops. Flavor is sweet and has a buttery texture. This Italian heirloom has white flesh and some heat resistance. Best when 2.5-5 cm (1-2") in diameter. Latin Name: Raphanus sativus Online Code: 141489 Product Weight: 200 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Mildly sweet and never too hot or fibrous Days to Harvest: 25 to 28 days Days to Seed Germination: 4 to 7 days Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2") Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Plant Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Best Container Size: 12"+ Tolerance: Heat tolerant Planting Instructions: Make several plantings, 10 days apart until the weather becomes warm. May be sown again when weather cools for a fall crop. Plant in moist, well drained soil, as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. Suggestions: For space conservation, radishes can be planted in the same rows as onions and parsnips since the radishes will be done long before the other mature. Preparation Ideas: Sprinkle with oil and salt for a tasty appetizer.