Early radish seed Donato

annualfusarium resistantpowdery mildew resistant

New! Early, mildew resistant, and reliable. Our first downy mildew-resistant radish. Donato has consistently performed well in trials, holding its round shape and quality even during warm, summer weather. Earlier and with better field-holding ability than Crunchy King. Crisp and mild with a hint of sweetness. Disease Resistance: • Black Root (High) • Downy Mildew (High) • Fusarium Yellows (Intermediate) • Rhizoctonia (High) Specs: • Packet: 250 seeds • Avg. 55,000 seeds/lb SCIENTIFIC NAME: Raphanus sativus CULTURE: Radishes require friable, well-drained soils with a pH range of 5.8–6.8. Radishes are adversely affected by hot, dry weather. They remain in prime condition only a few days and should be grown rapidly with plenty of moisture to be mild, tender, and attractive. If growth is checked, roots may become tough, pithy, and too spicy. DAYS TO MATURITY: From date of direct seeding. DIRECT SEEDING: Sow at any time during the season, beginning in early spring. Use 2–3" wide bands, seeds about 3/4–1" apart (about 35 seeds/ft.), 1/2" deep, rows 1' apart. For longer, straighter French Breakfast radishes, sow 15–20% more seeds per row than round radishes, 1/2 to 1 cm deeper, and do not irrigate unless absolutely necessary. AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 1 oz./70', 14 oz./1,000', 31 lb./acre in rows 12" apart.