German Giant (Parat) Radish Seeds

German Giant, also known as Parat, is a radish famous for reaching baseball size while staying sweet, tender, and free from cracks. It takes about a month to size up but can be harvested smaller, and it never turns too hot or fibrous.

At a glance

• Variety: German Giant (Parat) radish
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Root: large, red, crack-free, stays tender
• Days to size: about 30 days to full size
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 2 to 4 inches apart after thinning
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Season: spring or fall

Best for

• Fresh eating at any size
• Salads and veggie platters
• Gardeners who want a large, mild radish
• Spring and fall crops

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in early spring for a spring crop, and again in late summer for a fall crop. Thin plants to 2 to 4 inches apart in a single row or solid wide row block. Maintain a weed-free bed in full sun with adequate moisture.

Flavor profile

Sweet and mild with crisp, tender flesh that stays pleasant even at large size.

About Papaws Garden Supply

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