Brassicacées • Raphanus sativus

Giant Sicilian Radish - Organic

A radish with character, shaped by time and the heat of the Mediterranean lands.

$4.49

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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.

• Sowing: Easy germination

• Cultivation: Easy plant to grow

• Growing season: Cool to temperate season

• Growth: Slow growth

Note: Sow in late summer to avoid premature bolting. Regular growth without water stress promotes full, tender roots.

The Giant radish of Sicily can be eaten both raw and cooked. Raw, it is enjoyed thinly sliced ​​in salads or grated, where its mildness is a pleasant surprise. Cooked, it can be roasted, sautéed, or added to stews, developing a melting texture and milder aromas, sometimes reminiscent of turnip.

In Mediterranean traditions, this type of radish was cultivated as a late-season staple, used both in everyday cooking and to supplement autumn food stores. It testifies to an ancient use of radishes as root vegetables for storage, far beyond the simple spring radish.

Giant Sicilian Radish - Organic

Giant Sicilian Radish - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

4-8 jours

Germination temperature

5° to 22° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 1.5 cm

Transplantation

Transplantation not recommended

Technical

Row sowing

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 45 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3a

Distance between rows

20 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

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