White Icicle Radish Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

pepper. Dating back to the 1800s, this dependable variety tolerates warmth better than many round radishes. Who it's for Ideal for gardeners who want a longer, milder radish and for cooks who enjoy a sweet, crisp root for slicing, roasting, and stir-frying. How & when to plant Direct sow 4 weeks before your last spring frost, and again in late summer for a fall crop. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 8 inches apart, in full sun to light shade. White Icicle grows well in USDA zones 2–11 and prefers deep, loose soil so the long roots can develop straight. Keep evenly moist. Harvest Roots are ready in about 27–30 days. Pull when they reach 4–5 inches long and about 3/4 inch thick; harvest promptly, as over-mature roots turn pithy and hot. Benefits & uses White Icicle radishes are excellent sliced raw into salads or used as crudités, and they hold up especially well to cooking. Roast, braise, or stir-fry them to bring out their natural sweetness. The greens are also edible and good sautéed. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow White Icicle Radishes From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.