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Annual Biennial

Raphanus sativus 'French Breakfast 4 Francis'

radish 'French Breakfast 4 Francis'

A bunching radish with uniform cylindrical roots of tender crunchy white flesh. Has high tolerance to summer heat and matures in only 21 days

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Raphanus can be annual, biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, often with lyrate, glaucous leaves, small, four-petalled flowers and indehiscent fruits. Edible species are cultivated as annual vegetables (radish)

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in fertile well-drained soil. Grow alongside mint to deter pests. Keep well watered to avoid the plant going to seed but overwatering could slow root development in favour or leaf growth. Good for successional sowing. See radish cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to flea beatles

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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