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Root · Radish
French Breakfast Radish
Brassicaceae
Oblong/elongated shape (3 inches) with red body and white tip. Slightly more heat-tolerant than Cherry Belle — planting window extends 1-2 weeks later into spring. Withstands crowding better. Mild flavor. Same ultra-fast DTM (21-28 days) and aggressive succession schedule.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
21–28 days
Sun
6+ hours
Container
Yes
1+ gallon pot
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
3–7 days
Optimal Temp
65°F
Seed Depth
0.5"
Watering
Needs
Moderate
Soil
pH Range
6–7
Resilience
Heat: Low
Cold: High
Drought: Low
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Light feeder
Sources
seed-catalog
Baker Creek — 28 DTM
seed-catalog
Thresh Seed — 20-30 DTM
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French Breakfast Radish Planting Dates by Zone
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