Chinese Shawo Fruit Radish
Raphanus raphanistrum 'Chinese Shawo Fruit Radish'
USDA zones9 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Chinese Shawo Fruit Radish' (Raphanus raphanistrum 'Chinese Shawo Fruit Radish') is a vegetable for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. Give it full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Tomato, Nasturtium, and Garlic.