Radish Seeds, Chinese - Shunkyo - Heirloom

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How to Grow Shunkyo Chinese Radishes

Radishes need soft, loose soil to grow straight and reach their full size. Break up your soil and mix in sand if needed before planting. Shunkyo radishes are slow to bolt so you may plant them throughout the season. Sow 1 seed every inch in rows 6 to 12 inches apart, and thin seedlings 3 inches apart after they sprout. Water them consistently for the best flavor and texture.

Harvesting Chinese Radishes

Shunkyo radishes mature quickly and will lose their flavor just as fast, so be ready to harvest as soon as they are 4 to 8 inches long. Harvesting by pulling carefully or digging. For best results, store in the fridge or another cool, dry place after removing the tops.

Don’t just throw away those tops–Shunkyo radish tops are tender, delicious, and almost completely free of spines! Plus, their stems have a lovely hint of pink.

Culinary Tips

Lean into the Shunkyo radish’s natural spice and add to hot and sour soup, or make a crisp, fresh radish salad. Not a big fan of heat? Try grating it and then using it as a topping for burgers, noodle dishes, or anything you’d like! Use the tops in stir-fries or soups.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"It can be difficult to know when your radishes are ready, I know that from experience! I doubted that anything could grow that quickly, but I found out the hard way that radishes need to be harvested right away or they lose their flavor. Moral of the story? Harvest your radishes earlier rather than later!"

- Katie Robinson, True Leaf Market Writer and Horticulture Student

Seeds Per Package:

• 2 g packet - Approximately 225 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 3,180 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 12,720 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 50,880 Seeds