French Breakfast Radish Seeds (Organic)

French Breakfast Radish Seeds grow a classic organic heirloom radish (Raphanus sativus) with slender, oblong roots about 2 inches long that shade from deep scarlet-pink at the top to a crisp white tip. The tender, crisp flesh has a mild peppery flavor, and the roots mature in just 25 days for one of the fastest crops in the garden.

At a glance

• Variety: French Breakfast, Raphanus sativus (heirloom, organic)
• Type: Annual root vegetable
• Days to maturity: 25 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 4 to 6 inches
• Germination: 4 to 12 days at 45 to 90°F
• Height at maturity: 6 inches
• Seeds per packet: about 200 (9,821 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Fast spring and fall harvests
• Salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards
• Succession planting for continuous harvest
• Companion planting to deter pests and loosen soil
• Farmer's market growers and beginners alike

How to grow

Sow seed 1/2 inch deep in full sun and well-draining soil, thinning to 4 to 6 inches apart. Radishes perform well in both spring and fall and tolerate cooler temperatures while keeping their sweetness. Their quick 25-day growth makes them ideal for succession sowing.

Flavor profile

Mild and crisp with a gentle peppery bite, refreshing eaten raw straight from the garden.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies organic and non-GMO seeds, amendments, and tools for gardeners who want a chemical-free, productive garden.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.