Add a touch of French charm to your garden!
With their rosy red tops and crisp white tips, French Breakfast radishes are as elegant as they are tasty. These heirloom beauties grow fast and bring a mild, peppery crunch to your plate, perfect for gardeners who love a quick reward and a gourmet touch.
Variety: French Breakfast Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 6–8 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, crisp, and slightly peppery
Color: Rosy red with white tips
Planting Conditions: Full sun and loose, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in just 25–30 days
Uses: Fresh eating, gourmet salads, market displays
Fun Fact: In France, they’re traditionally served with butter and salt, simple, rustic, and delicious!
These radishes are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Slice them into leafy greens for a pop of color and crunch, or enjoy them whole with a dab of butter and a sprinkle of sea salt. Their elegant shape and quick growth make them a favorite for gardeners who love to snack straight from the soil.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Look for a spot with full sun and loose, fertile soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow ½ inch deep, spacing seeds 1 inch apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep the soil evenly moist, don’t let it dry out.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Once sprouted, thin seedlings to 2 inches apart for best root development.
✂️ Harvest: Pull when roots are 2–3 inches long and still tender for the best flavor and texture.
