Radishes come in a wide variety of colors and shapes: white, pink, red, violet or black; round, oval or pointed; small, medium, large. All types have one thing in common: the savory taste that radishes are valued for.
Overview of the radish species
A distinction is first made between summer and winter radishes. Radishes are also divided into small and large. The radishes are among the small radishes. The large radishes are usually white, red or black winter varieties that are sown at the end of June and harvested before the first frost.
variety selection
Many fast-growing, bolt-resistant and robust summer and winter varieties are available in specialist shops. In terms of taste and ingredients, the many different types of radishes are pretty close together. The difference is in shape and coloring. The storage life can also be decisive when selecting the variety for cultivation in your own garden.
summer radishes
- Easter greeting pink, half long, bright dark pink, very early variety
- Half-long white summer, approx. 20 cm long, white, mildly spicy,
- Neckarruhm, about 15-20 cm long, white, early variety,
winter radishes
- Icicles, actually a very long type of radish, white, cylindrical, tender and flavorful pulp
- Munich beer, medium-sized radish, pure white, rounded at the top, tapered at the bottom, healthy snack with beer
- Rex, medium long, white beets, smooth and evenly shaped, mildly spicy
- Round black winter, small balls, black on the outside, sharp, firm flesh, known for good storability
- Neptune, white, pointed cone, mild, high tolerance to black radish
- Mantanghong F1, approx. 25 cm long, tennis ball size, white on the outside, red on the inside, mildly nutty
The summer varieties are usually sown between February and June according to the information on the seed bag. Winter varieties are usually sown from the end of May to the beginning of June. The seeds are suitable for growing on the window sill or in the greenhouse, and if the outside temperature is permanently above 12 °C, they can also be sown immediately outdoors.
tips and tricks
In Bavaria's nurseries, local varieties are often cultivated and cultivated. The seed is mainly available online. It is worth browsing and searching: you will discover a variety of colors and shapes that will amaze any hobby gardener.