Summit – Radish Seed

Description

The Summit Radish is a fast-growing, high-yielding variety that thrives in cool conditions. Known for its round, smooth red roots and crisp, mild flavor, it is a favorite for both beginner gardeners and experienced growers looking to harvest radishes quickly. This hybrid radish variety matures in just 25-30 days, making it perfect for quick turnovers in the garden or for extending your growing season with successive plantings.

Key Features:

• Variety: Summit is a high-performance hybrid radish that combines the best of both fast growth and uniformity in root size.
• Appearance: This radish features bright red, smooth, round roots with a white interior, offering an attractive and uniform look in the garden.
• Taste: Mild and crisp, with a refreshing bite that is not too spicy, making it ideal for salads, pickling, or garnishes.
• Maturity: Fast-growing, reaching full maturity in just 25-30 days, allowing for quick harvesting and replanting cycles.
• Plant Height: Compact growth habit, with a short leafy top and the edible root forming just below the soil surface.

Growing Information:

• Preferred Growing Conditions:
  • Best grown in cool temperatures, between 50-70°F (10-21°C). Radishes tend to become pithy or overly spicy in hot weather, so early spring or fall is ideal.
  • Prefers well-drained, loose, and slightly sandy soil that is rich in organic matter.
  • Can be grown in raised beds, garden plots, or containers.
• Spacing: Space seeds about 1 inch apart in rows that are 6-12 inches apart for best root development.
• Watering: Regular watering is crucial for radishes. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, to promote crisp and tender roots.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. Radishes need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth.

Care Tips:

1. Thinning: Once seedlings have a couple of leaves, thin them out to ensure that each radish has enough space to develop properly.
2. Weeding: Keep the area free of weeds, as they can compete with radishes for nutrients and water.
3. Fertilizing: Radishes generally don’t require heavy fertilizing. A balanced fertilizer or compost added to the soil before planting will be sufficient.
4. Pest Control: Radishes are susceptible to root maggots and aphids. Use row covers to protect from pests or apply organic insecticides if needed.
5. Temperature Control: To avoid bolting (premature flowering) or poor flavor, keep radishes in moderate temperatures. If growing during the summer, consider providing partial shade.

Benefits:

• Quick Growth: With a maturity time of just 25-30 days, you can harvest radishes quickly and continue to grow more in successive plantings.
• Mild Flavor: The crisp, mild flavor makes it a great addition to fresh salads or as a garnish for a variety of dishes.
• High Yield: Summit radishes produce a generous yield per planting, making them a productive crop for gardeners with limited space.
• Uniform Size: As a hybrid variety, Summit radishes are known for their uniform size, making them visually appealing and perfect for market or culinary use.
• Compact Growth: With a small, compact growth habit, they are ideal for smaller gardens or container gardening.

Summit – Radish Seed is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a quick, easy-to-grow radish with great flavor and high productivity. Whether you are growing in a garden bed or container, Summit radishes are a fast-growing and reliable variety that offers a crisp, refreshing bite in just a matter of weeks.