RADISH CHERRY BELLE AB
Raphanus sativus
Cherry Belle radish is a medium-sized, round radish, bright red in color with white flesh and a delicate, delicious flavor. Its leaves can be used in soups. Ideal as an aperitif, you can eat Cherry Belle raw, "à la croque-au-sel" (salt-crusted), with bread and/or butter.
How to successfully sow Cherry Belle radishes
Sowing: light from February under cover, from April to September in open ground, broadcast in rows spaced 25 cm apart in loose, rich, fresh soil in a sunny location, then thin out to about 1 cm in the rows. Cover with 1 cm of potting soil. Pack lightly. Thin out.
Remove weeds as soon as they appear. Water frequently to prevent the radishes from becoming too prickly or overgrown.
It is entirely possible to grow radishes in a planter, but be careful with watering.
Harvesting radishes
Harvesting usually takes place 4 to 6 weeks after sowing. Don't let the radishes get too big; it's better to harvest them small than too large.
Use the tops to make radish top soup.
