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Growing Organic Pink Summercicle Radish in the Vegetable Garden

Direct sow Organic Pink Summercicle radish seeds 0.5 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart, thinning to 2 to 3 inches once seedlings are established. Radishes should not be started indoors - they are fast-growing, shallow-rooted crops that are best sown directly where they will grow. Begin sowing in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, about 4 weeks before the last expected frost. For a continuous harvest, sow a short row every 2 weeks through spring, then again in late summer for a fall crop. Avoid sowing in the heat of midsummer, as high temperatures encourage bolting over root development.

Radishes grow quickly and require little fertilization during the growing period - amend the bed with compost before planting rather than applying nitrogen-heavy fertilizers mid-season, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of the root. Keep soil consistently moist for even, uninterrupted growth; irregular watering can cause roots to split or become pithy. Pink Summercicle is a slow-bolting type with better heat tolerance than many spring radishes, extending the productive window at both ends of the season. Radishes make excellent companion plants near cucumbers, squash, and peppers, where they can draw aphids away from those crops.

Harvesting Organic Pink Summercicle Radish

Begin checking roots at around 32 days by gently brushing aside soil at the base of the plant. Pink Summercicle is ready to harvest when roots reach 4 to 6 inches in length, and the skin has developed its characteristic bright pink color. Pull promptly - radishes left in the ground past their prime become pithy, fibrous, and overly pungent. Harvest in the cool of the morning for the best crispness. Twist off the tops and store unwashed roots in a sealed bag or container in the refrigerator with a damp paper towel; they will keep well for 1 to 2 weeks. The greens are also edible - use them sauteed in olive oil with garlic, or add raw young leaves to a salad alongside the sliced roots.

About Organic Pink Summercicle Radish Garden Seeds

Pink Summercicle is also known as Shunkyo Semi-Long, a name that reflects its Japanese heritage. It is a cylindrical, semi-long radish type developed within the broader Asian radish tradition - distinct from the small, round European radishes that most North American gardeners are familiar with. The elongated shape and vivid pink coloring make it as attractive as it is flavorful.

Radishes as a crop have ancient roots - they were cultivated in China, Egypt, and Greece thousands of years ago, and were well established throughout Europe by the 16th century. The cylindrical and elongated forms, such as Pink Summercicle, were largely refined in East Asia, where they remain staple crops in home and market gardens alike.

Pink Summercicle is also an excellent microgreen variety. The seeds germinate quickly and produce vivid pink-stemmed microgreens with bright green leaves in just 8 to 10 days - delivering the same bold, peppery radish flavor in miniature. Gardeners who enjoy microgreens will find that the same seed lot works beautifully for both full-size garden production and year-round indoor microgreen trays.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Pink Summercicle is one of my favorite radishes to grow because it gives you two crops in one - a beautiful, mild root for the spring garden and a vivid pink-stemmed microgreen you can grow on the kitchen counter all winter. I sow a short row outdoors every couple of weeks in spring, and when the garden winds down I bring it indoors as a microgreen. Never without it."

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Pink Summercicle Radish Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g Packet - Approximately 435 Seeds
• 1 oz Bulk - Approximately 3,080 Seeds
• 4 oz Bulk - Approximately 12,320 Seeds
• 1 lb Bulk - Approximately 49,280 Seeds
• 5 lb Bulk - Approximately 246,400 Seeds
• 25 lb Wholesale - Approximately 1,232,000 Seeds

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