Radish, Red Stem radish
Raphanus raphanistrum 'Radish, Red Stem'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Radish, Red Stem' radish (Raphanus raphanistrum 'Radish, Red Stem') is a vegetable for food gardens, borders, and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. Its bright red stems add color to the bed, and red flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Mojito cucumber, Teddy dill, and Santo cilantro.