Radish Chandelle de Glace - organic seeds

Radish Chandelle de Glace – Early Variety for All Months

An early radish variety with long, white roots that are crispy and sweet. Can be harvested after 4-5 weeks. The roots are fully buried at first, then loosen and come out of the ground.

Growing Tips for Radish Chandelle de Glace

Sowing Radish
Sow:

• From February to September for early varieties (under tunnel at the beginning of the season)
• From March to September for varieties that can be sown all year round
• From May to August for winter varieties
  Sow in rows with a 25 cm spacing. Cover with 1-2 cm of light soil. Thin to 3-5 cm to promote root development. Sow every 15 days to ensure continuous production.

Growing Radish
Ensure light, fertile soil that remains cool and shaded in summer. Excessive heat and drought will result in very spicy radishes. Water regularly, as radishes are hardy but suffer from drought.

Radish Diseases and Pests
The short growing season makes radishes less susceptible to fungal diseases. Rotational planting, spacing, and regular soil moisture help minimize risks. In addition to birds and slugs, radishes can be attacked by flea beetles. Use covers and shaded areas for protection. In case of an infestation, spraying cold water on the leaves will deter flea beetles as they prefer heat and dryness.

Harvesting Radishes
Radishes can be harvested between 4 and 6 weeks after sowing. If left too long in the ground, radishes will become spicier.

• Early varieties and all-year-round varieties can be harvested from April to November.
• Winter varieties can be harvested from September to December. Winter radishes store well in a cellar, while others should be consumed fresh.

Radish Companion Planting
Good companions: carrots, peas, beans, cabbage, spinach, and lettuce. Avoid: onions and cucumbers. Note that chervil, if planted nearby, can enhance the spiciness of radishes.

Health Benefits of Radishes
Radishes are rich in Vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system. They also contain fiber, which aids digestion and has detoxifying properties.

Tips from Semailles
Sow round varieties just below the surface (1 cm deep), while half-long and long varieties can be sown deeper (1.5-3 cm deep). Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest. Water regularly and harvest radishes early to avoid them becoming too spicy. To protect radishes from flea beetles, use yellow sticky traps or insert broom branches into the rows.