Brighten up your garden with these snowy gems!
Hailstone radishes are like little snowballs popping out of the soil, pure white, crisp, and refreshingly mild. They grow fast and add a clean crunch to any dish, making them a favorite for springtime snacking and garden-to-table freshness.
Variety: Hailstone Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 6–8 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, crisp, and juicy
Color: Smooth white skin and flesh
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 25–30 days
Uses: Fresh eating, salads, kid-friendly snacks
Fun Fact: Also called “White Globe,” this variety adds a snowy contrast to colorful radish mixes.
These little white radishes are perfect for gardeners who love instant gratification. Their mild flavor makes them a hit with kids, and their clean crunch adds freshness to salads, slaws, and veggie trays. Imagine pulling these bright roots from the soil and slicing them into a crisp spring salad, pure joy!
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with loose, well-drained soil is ideal.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow ½ inch deep, spacing seeds 1 inch apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep the soil evenly moist to ensure tender roots.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart once they sprout.
✂️ Harvest: Pull when roots are 1–1.5 inches in diameter and still firm.
