Radish China Rose Seeds – Heirloom Winter Storage Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-9965-RAD-DEF

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Radish 'China Rose' (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus), introduced to Europe by Jesuit missionaries in the 1850s, is one of the oldest open-pollinated Chinese winter heirloom radishes. Highly valued for its distinct rose-pink coloration, cold hardiness, and crisp texture, it produces long, cylindrical roots measuring 5 to 7 inches in length. The smooth, rose-red skin covers firm, juicy, solid white flesh that delivers a mild, pleasant sweetness with a balanced peppery bite. Exceptional for late summer planting, China Rose holds extremely well in the ground during cool autumn weather, providing an abundant supply of fresh roots for winter storage, roasting, pickling, or crisp salad slices.

Specifications

Plant Name: Radish 'China Rose' / Rose Colored Chinese (Raphanus sativus)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (1850s Historic Classic)
Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual / Winter Root Vegetable
Color: Vibrant rose-pink to deep magenta-red skin, solid white interior flesh
Plant Characteristics: Long cylindrical root habit (5–7 inches long / 13–18 cm), smooth skin, crisp juicy flesh, robust green canopy
Suitable Space: Deep vegetable garden rows, raised beds, loose soil plots, late autumn harvest beds
Season: Late Summer through Autumn / Winter Harvest (Cool Season, ~50–55 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late July through August for fall
winter harvests (sow 0.5 inches deep). Late summer sowing allows roots to develop during cool autumn weather, developing crisp texture: winter harvests (sow 0.5 inches deep). Late summer sowing allows roots to develop during cool autumn weather, developing crisp texture
preventing early spring bolting. Thin seedlings to 4–5 inches apart.: preventing early spring bolting. Thin seedlings to 4–5 inches apart.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full sun during cool autumn weather)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture to support deep root elongation, prevent cracking)
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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Outstanding winter storage capability, maintaining crisp texture and fresh flavor for months in cool cellars
Striking rose-pink skin provides attractive color contrast for fresh vegetable platters, pickles
Excellent cold tolerance, holding well in garden beds through light autumn freezing temperatures

Requires loose, deeply worked soil to allow straight 7-inch cylindrical root development without deformities
Spring sowings tend to bolt rapidly as day lengths increase, making late summer sowing strongly preferred

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