Radish

Originating from the large family of spring radishes, the Cherry Belle has become a classic in vegetable gardens for its earliness and consistent quality. Its round, bright red roots quickly emerge in the still-cool soil at the beginning of the season, providing the first crisp notes of a vibrant garden.

In welcoming, well-loosened soil, it produces small, uniform radishes with white flesh, best harvested young to enjoy their full sweetness. This reliable variety, well-suited to staggered sowing, naturally finds its place in a diverse garden. Cultivated using respectful methods, it integrates easily among rows of lettuce and other slower-growing vegetables, participating in the cycle of seasons as one of the first signs of spring's renewal.

Known as French Breakfast , the Petit Déjeuner Français radish variety belongs to those early root vegetables that faithfully accompany the start of the season. Its elongated, bright red root, ending in a white tip, easily finds its way into the rows of the vegetable garden and then naturally finds its place on the table, for a simple and nourishing snack.

In a thriving garden, it's a reliable plant: sowing takes place early in spring in already receptive soil, and the harvest follows in just a few weeks. Its light foliage covers the ground and participates in the cycle of seasons, making way, after harvest, for other light-loving crops. Easy to integrate into a diverse growing area, the French Breakfast radish is well-suited to respectful cultivation practices and careful observation of living things.

The watermelon radish, often called the watermelon radish , is an old variety originating in China, a cousin of the winter radish. From the outside, it appears as a round root with white or greenish skin, rather inconspicuous. But when cut, it reveals a bright pink to red heart, reminiscent of the flesh of a watermelon, hence its evocative name.

In a vibrant and nourishing garden, this radish finds its place among the late summer and autumn crops. It thrives in cool, well-worked soil and consistently accompanies the cycle of the cooler seasons. Its crisp, mild flesh, less pungent than that of small spring radishes, makes it an excellent addition to colorful salads, marinades, and crudités platters. Grown with a soil-friendly approach, it contributes to crop rotation and integrates naturally into a harmonious and diverse vegetable garden.

In soil that has already warmed up, mixed radishes appear as a simple joy in the vegetable garden: a small seed sown at the beginning of the season that quickly offers a diversity of shapes and colors. Round or elongated, white, pink, or red depending on the varieties included, they dot the first rows of the vegetable garden and invite close observation of the cycle of the seasons.

In the garden, this mixture acts like a partner in sowing: by carefully thinning, you first harvest a few crisp young roots, then others follow, spreading the harvest over several weeks. Their presence encourages soil -friendly cultivation : sown shallowly, they take advantage of loose, well-watered soil, while then making room for other crops when the summer heat becomes more intense.

Native to East Asia, the Daikon radish is a large white radish that has long been a staple in vegetable gardens. Its elongated, smooth, and pristine white root contrasts with its bright green leaves, which stand upright above the soil. In a harmonious garden, it silently accompanies the cycle of the seasons, taking root deep in the fertile soil.

In the vegetable garden, Daikon stands out for its rapid growth in late summer and early autumn. It thrives in well-drained, cool soil, where it develops a crisp, juicy, and rather mild root, less pungent than small spring radishes depending on its maturity and growing conditions. It's a reliable plant for extending harvests into autumn and providing a consistent supply of produce in the garden.

Belonging to the large group of Asian daikon radishes , the mini daikon radish retains the slender shape of large white radishes while remaining modest in size. Its cylindrical root, generally white, forms quickly in well-loosened soil and offers a crisp flesh that integrates naturally into a harmonious garden, where sowing and harvesting follow the cycle of the seasons.

In the vegetable garden, this radish is well-suited to staggered sowings, allowing for small, regular harvests. Its presence is discreet above ground, with upright leaves typical of radishes, but beneath the fertile soil, it creates a precious, nourishing space at the heart of the garden. Cultivated with a respectful approach to soil and crop rotation, it contributes to the diversity of textures and flavors offered by a thriving garden.

The Giant Sicilian radish is an old variety originating from the Mediterranean basin, known for its large, elongated roots and its mild flavor, quite different from the usual spiciness of spring radishes. When mature, it develops a firm, juicy white flesh, prized for its delicate taste and versatility in cooking.

Unlike early radishes, this variety requires patience. It takes its time to fully develop, allowing the root to reach an impressive size without becoming hollow or fibrous. Its flavor mellows with growth, resulting in a rounder, more subtle radish.

In the garden, the Giant of Sicily is primarily cultivated in late summer and autumn. It thrives in deep, loose, well-drained soils and prefers consistent moisture. Its hardiness and tolerance to cooler temperatures make it an excellent choice for extending the harvest season.

Originating from ancient European market gardening traditions, the large, long black winter radish has long been a staple in kitchen gardens, ensuring late harvests and good preservation. Its elongated roots, with black skin and white flesh, penetrate the autumn soil with remarkable resilience, offering a discreet yet reliable presence at the heart of the vegetable garden, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

In favorable soil, this variety forms large, cylindrical roots that are harvested at the end of the season, when the days grow shorter. When cultivated with care, it produces firm roots with the typical flavor of winter radishes. It's a reliable plant for extending the daily enjoyment of harvests, as the garden slowly enters dormancy and we start thinking about preserving in the kitchen.

Native to Asia, the Shunkyo radish belongs to those Asian varieties that have naturally found their place in the organic vegetable garden thanks to their remarkable vigor. Its elongated roots, ranging from pink to bright red with crisp white flesh, evoke the freshness of early spring sowings and the sweetness of autumn harvests. In favorable soil, it grows quickly and produces uniform roots that are easy to harvest as needed in the kitchen.

In the garden, it's a small, benevolent presence in the cycle of the seasons: a short, simple crop that quickly gives way to other companions in the vegetable patch. Its delicate foliage can also contribute, on a small scale, to ground cover and nourish the biodiversity of the living garden. Integrated into a respectful cultivation approach, the Shunkyo radish becomes a trusted plant, ideal for observing, understanding, and taking action within the intimacy of the food garden.

Originally from Asia, the Dragon's Tail radish is shaking up our habits in the vegetable garden: here, it's not the roots that count, but the long, fleshy pods that come from its flowering .
In a living garden , it stands out for its upright and branching habit , laden with purple to greenish pods that lengthen and twist like small dragon tails .

Planted in welcoming, well-drained soil , it accompanies the cycle of the seasons with remarkable consistency: first classic radish foliage , then an abundance of flowers and edible pods . It brings an original presence to the garden , offering the curious gardener another way to connect with the radish , which is simultaneously a leafy vegetable, a pod vegetable, and a bee-friendly plant .

The pinkish-white flowers , perched on long stems, attract pollinators, while the pods become both a spectacle and a harvest. An aesthetic, generous, and intriguing plant.

Allow 30 to 60 cm in diameter per plant. Very easy to grow, it thrives in full sun or partial shade .

Native to Asia, the Rat Tail radish (often called stalk radish or snake radish) is one of the older varieties of radish cultivated for its long, crisp pods rather than its root. While other radishes remain close to the ground, this one grows upwards, developing a light foliage and bearing its thin, elongated pods high up, which are harvested young and still tender.

In a thriving garden, it finds its place as an original companion plant: its delicate, nectar-rich flowers attract pollinating insects, while its pod production continues throughout much of the growing season. Planted in suitable soil, it accompanies the seasons with remarkable consistency, offering the gardener the pleasure of both observing it and harvesting its pods daily.

Originating from the spring radish family, the Hailstone radish is distinguished by its round, bright white root, which seems to blend in with the light pebbles of healthy soil. In a vegetable garden, it offers a simple yet effective presence: a small rosette of leaves close to the ground, then very quickly, roots ready to be eaten.

In the cycle of the seasons, this variety is a boon to gardeners eager to taste the first harvests. Planted in suitable soil, it grows remarkably consistently, without requiring much, provided it receives regular watering and well-drained soil. Its rapid growth allows it to fill the gaps between rows in a suitable vegetable garden, until other plants take over.

With its rapid growth, Hailstone fits perfectly into an approach to sustainable gardening: it is sown, watched grow almost daily, and harvested young, leaving the soil available for a new crop. A small, reliable plant that simply contributes to the harmonious life of a garden.