Organic White Icicle Radish

Organic White Icicle Radish Seeds: Mild Flavor, Long Crisp Roots

Extend your radish season with the Organic White Icicle Radish, a reliable heirloom variety known for its mild flavor with subtle hints of pepper. These radishes produce uniform, pure white roots that grow to an impressive 4-6 inches long, tapering to a delicate point. The delicious roots hold their quality exceptionally well, maintaining a crisp and mild texture. Enjoy a quick harvest in just 27-30 days!

• Heirloom Variety:
  • A trusted, open-pollinated heirloom radish, allowing for seed saving and the continuation of this excellent variety in your garden.
• Mild Flavor with Peppery Hints:
  • Offers a gentle, refreshing flavor with a subtle peppery undertone, making it enjoyable for a wide range of palates.
• Long, Uniform White Roots (4-6 Inches):
  • Produces attractive, pure white roots that grow to a good length of 4-6 inches with a consistent, uniform shape.
  • Ideal for slicing, salads, and fresh eating.
• Holds Quality Well:
  • The harvested roots maintain their crispness and mild flavor for a good period after picking.
• Better Heat Tolerance Than Spring Radishes:
  • Exhibits improved tolerance to warmer temperatures compared to typical spring radish varieties, allowing for a longer sowing window.
• Quick to Mature (27-30 Days):
  • Offers a very fast turnaround from sowing to harvest, providing quick gratification for gardeners.
• Important Growing Tip: Avoid Summer Heat:
  • While more heat-tolerant, it’s still best to refrain from sowing seeds when daytime temperatures consistently reach 80°F (around 27°C) or higher to prevent bolting and ensure good root development.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: Heirloom.
  • Flavor: Mild with hints of peppery taste.
  • Root Length: 4-6 inches.
  • Root Color: White.
  • Days to Maturity: 27-30 days.
• Growing Tips:
  • Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Sow seeds ½ inch deep and ½ inch apart in rows 6-12 inches apart.
  • Thin seedlings to 1-2 inches apart once they emerge.
  • Maintain consistent soil moisture; do not allow the soil to dry out, as this can affect flavor and texture.
  • For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks during the cooler parts of the growing season (spring and fall in many regions, including Egypt). In Al Obour City, consider sowing in early spring and again in late fall/early winter to avoid the summer heat.
• Harvesting and Culinary Use:
  • Harvest Organic White Icicle Radish when the roots reach the desired 4-6 inch length and are firm to the touch.
  • Enjoy raw in salads, sliced on sandwiches, as a crunchy snack with dips, or lightly cooked. Their mild flavor makes them versatile in the kitchen.