Radish Black Spanish Seeds – Heirloom Cold-Hardy Winter Storage Classic

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  • Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-6341-RAD-DEF

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    • Organicly grown
    • Non GMO

    Description

    Radish 'Black Spanish' (Raphanus sativus var. niger), dating back to the 16th century, is a renowned open-pollinated winter heirloom prized for its remarkable storage ability, robust texture, and sharp, spicy flavor. The plant produces large, globe-shaped roots measuring 3 to 4 inches in diameter with a distinctive rough, coal-black skin. Beneath the dark exterior lies crisp, solid, bright white flesh that delivers a bold, peppery kick. Highly cold-hardy, Black Spanish radishes thrive during cool autumn weather and can be harvested late into the season, making them an essential staple for winter root cellars, roasting, pickling, or adding a vibrant bite to fresh winter salads.

    Specifications

    • Plant Name: Radish 'Black Spanish' / Black Spanish Round (Raphanus sativus)
    • Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (16th-Century Classic)
    • Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual / Winter Root Vegetable
    • Color: Deep charcoal-black skin, solid brilliant-white interior flesh
    • Plant Characteristics: Large globe-shaped roots (3–4 inches wide / 7.5–10 cm), dense firm texture, sharp peppery flavor, strong upright leafy green tops
    • Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised plots, deep soil rows, late autumn harvest gardens
    • Season: Late Summer through Late Autumn / Winter Harvest (Cool Season, ~55–60 Days to Maturity)
    • Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late July through August for fall
    • early winter harvests (sow 0.5 inches deep). Autumn sowing utilizes decreasing day lengths to build dense, store-worthy roots while preventing early summer bolting. Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart.: early winter harvests (sow 0.5 inches deep). Autumn sowing utilizes decreasing day lengths to build dense, store-worthy roots while preventing early summer bolting. Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart.
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    What is included?

    Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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    Good to know
    • Exceptional long-term storage potential, keeping firm and crisp for months in cool root cellars
    • Bold, sharp, authentic peppery flavor profile adds distinctive kick to dishes, fermented pickles
    • Outstanding cold tolerance allows late-season garden holding right through early winter frosts
    • Piquant, fiery flavor may prove too intense for those who prefer mild, sweet salad radishes
    • Requires longer growing window (~55–60 days) and wider spacing than small spring radish varieties

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