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Mantanghong Watermelon Radish Seeds
Mantanghong Watermelon Radish Seeds
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It is no wonder that 'Mantanghong' is the most popular of the Chinese "beauty heart" radishes. This summer/fall-sown radish produces large, 3" round, mild radishes that can weigh up to 1 pound each! Slice the greenish white exterior to reveal a vivid, fuchsia interior. Whether you enjoy radishes raw, cooked, or pickled, these beauties are sure to be a star. Winter radishes are best sown in the late summer or fall, as short days trigger root growth.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Type: Winter radish (Learn more)
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 3" diameter white radish with greenish shoulders
Variety Info: 3" diameter, white radish with green shoulders, and red or reddish-pink interior. 'Mantanghong' is a winter radish, crisp, with a mild, sweet flavor. This hybrid produces more consistent, quality radishes than older varieties.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 10 days for about 3 weeks. In mild climates, successive sowings can be continued until temperatures are too cold (below 40°F) for germination.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 5"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 5"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest at any size—tiny for hors d'oeuvres or large for cooking, but before the ground freezes (unless well mulched).
- NancyVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 2, 20245 Stars
These "watermelon" radishes were very easy to grow. I planted them in my Fall/Winter garden in Atlanta (7b). I cut them both ways so you can see different views of this radish. They are very pretty when you grate them into salads. I should have thinned them more so mine did not get super big. Rookie mistake which I will correct when I plant these for spring/summer.
- Laura C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 27, 20245 Stars
Beautiful radishes that grow well in Wisconsin’s fall weather. My son’s girlfriend also had success in Denver.
- Jenn S.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsNov 12, 20234 Stars
I grew these as an experiment in my Greenstalk Vertical Garden.
They came out pretty good, they have a little heat kick to them which I love, just wished they were a little brighter in color. May do better in the ground.
EGEpic GardeningNov 13, 2023Hey Jenn, Thank you so much for sharing your photo! Those look beautiful! If you do try them in ground next we'd love to hear your thoughts on the difference. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Nancy S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 23, 20245 Stars
Quick germination
- Janice A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 22, 20245 Stars
This Watermelon Radish is a beautiful and tasty addition to any salad or dish. Each time I serve these I get tons of questions and compliments. Also I had almost 100% germination for the seeds I planted. Nice!
