{"product_id":"radish-red-arrow","title":"Radish Seeds - Red Arrow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Arrow is best known for vivid red stems at the young seedling stage, but it can also develop an elongated, daikon-type root. Pink skin surrounds white flesh with a mild radish bite, giving the garden harvest an appeal beyond its colorful greens. Grow spaced plants for roots to slice, grate or add to salads. Harvest promptly while crisp, since leaving radishes too long in warm or dry soil reduces quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColorful seedlings and pink-skinned roots with a mild bite.\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 40 days for roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size varies with harvest stage; allow the stated plant spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 in between plants; rows 24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Arrow was selected for conspicuously red young stems and is widely sold for microgreens. The supplier also describes mature pink-skinned, white-fleshed daikon-type roots. The root harvest is separate from the much earlier seedling harvest.\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 24 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 40 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\u003eRed Arrow is best known for vivid red stems at the young seedling stage, but it can also develop an elongated, daikon-type root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull crisp roots around 40 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":52508652437806,"sku":"RD18","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/shutterstock_160636709.jpg?v=1791492115","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/radish-red-arrow","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}