{"product_id":"radish-china-white-winter","title":"Radish Seeds - China White Winter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina White Winter produces substantial white roots, typically six to eight inches long and about two inches across. The cylindrical shape makes them easy to slice or grate for slaws, salads and pickles, while their firm flesh also suits cooking. This older winter radish needs more time and room than a quick spring radish. Plan a late-summer sowing so the roots develop in cooling weather and can be gathered before severe freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong white roots for cool-season meals and pickling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raphanus sativus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 in. long roots, about 2 in. across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 in between plants; rows 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina White Winter is an open-pollinated winter radish grown for developed white roots. It needs more room and a longer cool-season growing period than small, fast spring radishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1\/2 in. deep in late summer for cool-weather roots. Keep moist; allow 4-10 days to sprout. Thin to 6 in. apart, rows 18 in. apart. Use full sun and loose, fertile soil; water steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, stone-free soil helps roots develop evenly. Keep moisture consistent and weed gently to avoid root damage. Late-summer plantings are generally better for winter radishes than increasing spring daylength; thin crowded plants promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull crisp roots around 60 days, before they turn pithy. Remove tops and refrigerate. For seed, retain typical plants through flowering, allowing a cold period if needed; isolate radish varieties and dry mature pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadishes cross readily through insect pollination. Save from several healthy, typical roots, keeping them through any needed winter chilling and the following flowering period. Isolate from other flowering radishes, dry fully mature pods, then shell, clean and label the seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlea beetles injure leaves and root maggots can tunnel into roots. Use insect netting early and rotate the bed. Crowding, drought, heat and delayed harvest can cause poor roots, excessive pungency or pithiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes this variety?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina White Winter produces substantial white roots, typically six to eight inches long and about two inches across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull crisp roots around 60 days, before they turn pithy. Remove tops and refrigerate. For seed, retain typical plants through flowering, allowing a cold period if needed; isolate radish varieties and dry mature pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I avoid poor quality?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, stone-free soil helps roots develop evenly. Keep moisture consistent and weed gently to avoid root damage. Late-summer plantings are generally better for winter radishes than increasing spring daylength; thin crowded plants promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508653257006,"sku":"RD19","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/shutterstock_2246038505.jpg?v=1791497410","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/radish-china-white-winter","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}