Round Black Spanish Radish Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

heat. Dating back centuries, this storage radish is a favorite for cool-season and winter gardens. Who it's for Suited to gardeners who want a storage radish for fall and winter, and to cooks who enjoy a strong, spicy root for cooking, grating, and fermenting. How & when to plant Sow in mid to late summer, about 8–10 weeks before your first fall frost, for a fall and winter harvest. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, thinning to 4 inches, in full sun. Black Spanish radishes grow well in USDA zones 2–10 and appreciate deep, loose soil for their large roots. Harvest Roots mature in about 55–60 days. Harvest when they reach 3–4 inches across, ideally after light frosts sweeten them; they store for months in a cool, humid cellar or the refrigerator. Benefits & uses Black Spanish radishes shine in cooked dishes, where their heat mellows into a rich, earthy flavor. Grate them raw as a horseradish substitute, roast or braise them, add them to soups and stews, or ferment them. The bold flavor stands up well to hearty winter cooking. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Round Black Spanish Radishes From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.