Radish 'Sicily Giant'
Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. sativus 'Sicily Giant'
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Radish 'Sicily Giant' is a heirloom variety from Sicily that can get to 5cm wide.
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Planning
Difficulty
Easy
Fruiting time
Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring
Harvesting
Harvest 3-5 weeks after sowing. Pick radishes any time after the tuber has developed but they will be larger if left in the ground. The tuber should be visible through the soil or you can brush some of the soil from the radish top to check the tuber.
Propagation
Seed
Sow seeds in early spring to early summer, and again from late summer, 12-15 cm apart and 10-15 mm deep. Germination takes 4-10 days. continue sowing every second week to have continuous supply.
Special features
Crop rotation
Do not plant rootcrops or cabbage family in the same spot, alternate with legume family or light feeders like salads first.
Pot plant
They can be grown in pots in a light potting mix. Provide the wide pot at lease 10 deep.
Special features
Origin
Europe
Natural climate
Cool and moist
Environment
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Compost
Soil PH preference
Neutral, Acid
Frost hardiness
Tender
Uses
Medicinal
Vitamin C and other minerals.
Edible
The crunchy taproots are edible with a sweetly spicy flavour. They are great sliced or grated in salads and make beautiful garnishes.
Notes
Culinary
Personality
Family
Brassicaceae
Flower colour
White
Scent
None
Problems
This variety is generally disease free but can be bothered by flea beetles that cause pinholes in the leaves which can reduce the growth rate and quality of radishes. Radishes can also be bothered by root maggots. Both pest's populations can be reduced by using a row cover.
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