Watermelon Radish
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| Binomial Name | Raphanus sativus |
| Taxon | Species |
| Description | Watermelon radishes are round roots with white skin and bright red or deep pink flesh. They have a sweet, delicious taste and can be eaten raw in salads, pickled, or cooked. They are best sown in summer or fall, as they will bolt from spring sowings. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growing Degree Days | 50 days |
| Sowing Method | Direct seed, thin to 5cm apart when seedlings are 3cm tall |
| Spread (diameter) | 8 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 5 centimeters |
| Height | 15 centimeters |