Cincinnati Market Radish, 1907 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Long Scarlet) Historic variety described in the 1907 Landreth & Sons catalog; now becoming scarce. Deep red radishes are 6" long and tapered. The flesh is tender, crisp, and mild. Medium tops are good for bunching. 25-30 days. ±2,500 seeds/oz.

Characteristics: 

• Pink-red roots grow to 6 inches
• Crisp and tender with a mild flavor
• Good for bunching
• 25-30 days
• 250 Seeds per packet

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in full sun. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest.

Plant 1" apart

Plant 1/2" deep

Plant Rows 12" apart

Thin 2-3" apart

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