{"product_id":"cherry-belle-radish","title":"Cherry Belle Radish","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-subtitle\"\u003eHeirloom · Open-Pollinated · 22–28 days from direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-pill\"\u003ecool-season · timing varies by zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-grows-label\"\u003eGrows well in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eRaised Bed ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eIn-Ground ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eContainer\/Pot ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eGrow Bag ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Belle is THE radish. It has bright red skin, crisp white flesh, and it's mild in flavor. If all goes well you can have it on your plate in as little as 22 days. For a root vegetable, that's practically unheard of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the one you grow when you need something to move fast and make you feel like a gardener while everything else is still getting started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, clean, and mildly peppery. Less sharp than most radishes you've had. The kind that actually converts people who thought they didn't like radishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eFull sun preferred. Tolerates partial shade but roots develop better with good sun exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist. Uneven watering produces misshapen, cracked, or hollow roots. Steady moisture is the whole game with radishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSowing Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e¼–½ inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e1 inch, thinning to 2–3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e6–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e2–3 inches. Don't skip this. Crowded radishes make tops, not roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e3–7 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e22–28 days from direct seeding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e❄️ Cool Climates · Zones 3–6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003eFor spring, direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked, even 3–4 weeks before your last frost when daytime temperatures are consistently in the 40s to 50s°F. Radishes handle frost without trouble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fall, direct sow 4–6 weeks before your first fall frost or once daytime temperatures begin dropping below about 75°F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuccession sow every 7–10 days in both seasons for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e☀️ Warm Climates · Zones 7–11\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 7–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow in early spring while temperatures are still cool and again in late summer once the heat breaks. Radishes bolt fast in heat and the roots lose their crunch, turn hollow, and get bitter. Don't push it into summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFall through winter is your best season. Direct sow once the heat breaks and keep succession sowing through the cooler months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Friend Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eThin them or you're wasting seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eCrowded radishes put their energy into tops instead of roots. Thin to 2–3 inches as soon as seedlings hit 2 inches tall. It feels wasteful but if you don't, they won't develop proper roots and you'll get a bunch of scraggly plants that never bulb up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eWant radishes all season? Sow every 7–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eEach planting matures fast and all at once. A short row sown every week or so keeps a steady trickle of radishes coming instead of one overwhelming harvest followed by a long wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003ePull them on time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eRadishes don't hold in the ground. Once they hit mature size they start to decline fast. Check them at 22 days and pull when they're about 1 inch across. If you leave them too long they'll get dry, spongy, and bitter inside. When the shoulder of the root starts pushing up above the soil line, that's your signal to pull everything that's left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eLoose soil makes better radishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eRocky, compacted, or clay-heavy soil produces misshapen roots. Radishes need loose, well-draining soil to form those perfect round globes. If your soil is heavy, work in compost before planting. It makes a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eThey grow great in containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eA container at least 6 inches deep works fine. Just be sure to thin properly, water consistently, and pull on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-companions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-companion-label\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eLettuce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eCarrots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eCucumbers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eSpinach\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003ePeas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; What to Do With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it's ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull when the shoulder of the root starts pushing up above the soil line and the root is about 1 inch across, typically 22–28 days. Don't wait. Radishes decline fast once they hit their peak and the window is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab the base of the greens and pull straight up. If the soil is dry, water first to loosen it. Radishes should come out clean and easy. Twist off the greens right away if you're storing the roots, but save them if you're going to use them. They're edible and peppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short row gives you a surprisingly generous harvest for the space it takes up. Succession sowing is the secret to keeping a steady supply going all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShort-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the greens, wrap roots in a damp paper towel, and refrigerate. Keeps up to 2 weeks. Greens store separately and are best used within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-yes\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eRefrigerator pickling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Radishes pickle beautifully. Slice thin, pack into a jar with vinegar, salt, sugar, and whatever spices you like. Ready in a few hours and keeps in the fridge for weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Radishes lose their crunch completely when frozen. Not worth it raw.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eDehydrating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Possible but not practical. Texture suffers badly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003ePressure canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not appropriate for radishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eWater bath canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not safe on their own. Pickled radishes in an acidified brine are fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eRoot cellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not ideal for spring radishes. They do better in the fridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw is where Cherry Belle shines. Sliced thin on a salad, eaten whole with butter and flaky salt, or piled on tacos. The crunch and mild bite are the whole point. Pickling is the other move. Pickled radishes are one of the easiest and most satisfying things you can make with a garden harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Storage \u0026amp; Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sc-seed-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry Belle Radish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom · Open-Pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~200 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring unused seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep somewhere cool, dark, and dry. Viable up to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radishes are insect-pollinated and will cross freely with other radish varieties nearby. Isolate by at least half a mile for reliable purity, or grow only one variety at a time. Let a few plants bolt and flower. Once the seed pods are dry and papery on the plant, pull the whole plant, bring it inside to finish drying, then crush the pods by hand to release the seeds. Store in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sow Chaotic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43810695512142,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/3630\/6254\/files\/11.png?v=1786476311","url":"https:\/\/sowchaotic.com\/products\/cherry-belle-radish","provider":"Sow Chaotic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}