Radish is not just radish. It is available in a wide variety of sizes, colors and shapes. Whether pink, red, white or black; Bulbous, cone-shaped or cone-shaped - it is no easy task to keep an eye on the world of radishes…

The edible radish a favorite among gardeners

Botanists roughly distinguish between three types of radish. But for the cultivation in the garden mainly one type is important, the so-called garden radish. This is divided into three subspecies, with the latter being the favorite for horticulture:

  • Rat tail radish (pods and leaves are consumed)
  • Fodder radish (often grown as green manure)
  • Edible radish (roots are eaten)

summer and winter radishes

In the meantime, numerous varieties in the most diverse variations have developed from the radish. Essentially, all of these varieties differ in terms of their shape, when to sow, how they are planted, and how they are harvested.

In order to be able to keep a rough overview, the edible radish is subdivided into summer radishes and winter radishes.

  • Summer radishes: spherical to spindle-shaped, white to red in color, juicy and spicy-burning in taste
  • Winter radishes: thicker skin than summer radishes, can be stored well, firm flesh, pungent taste

The most famous and popular varieties of radishes

If you have been able to keep an eye on the radish jungle up to this point, you will now find out which varieties are particularly well-known and popular for growing in the garden. Make the most of the long season by growing both summer and winter radishes!

Sowing from June to September (winter radishes):

  • 'Münchner Bier': white, pointed, 20 cm long
  • 'Hilds Blauer': blue, pointed, hearty
  • 'Round Black': black, spherical, sharp, firm-fleshed
  • 'Ovale Blanc de Munich': white, oval
  • 'Long Black Winter': black, elongated, fleshy

Sow from March to June (summer radishes):

  • 'Rex': white, tetraploid, mildly spicy
  • 'Easter greeting pink': pink-red, icicle-shaped
  • 'Neckarruhm': red, icicle-shaped, 15 to 20 cm long
  • 'Champion': radish, scarlet, spherical, small
  • 'Red Meat': red-white, bulbous

tips and tricks

All radish varieties have one thing in common: they grow extremely quickly after sowing. If you can't wait, you should stick to radishes, which are ready to harvest within 4 weeks in summer.

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Vegetable garden