West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (French Breakfast)
West Coast Seeds (French Breakfast)
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Bright rose scarlet at the top with white blunt tips, this popular heirloom radish is 5cm (2") long and perfect for enjoying raw in salads. This variety grows well from spring through summer with upright tops that grow to about 15cm (6") tall. Gather and refrigerate for best storage. This variety has been in cultivation since the 1880s, which speaks to its reliability, flavour, and charm. Learn when to plant radish seeds in our How to Grow Radishes instructions below. Be sure to sow some French Breakfast radish seeds in your organic vegetable garden.
| Latin Name |
Raphanus sativus |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Exposure | Full-sun |
| Sprouting | 5-7 days |
| Matures | 25-30 days |
| Starting |
Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, 25 seeds per 30cm (12″) in rows spaced 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and thin to 6-12 plants per 30cm (12″). |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Radishes are moderate to heavy feeders. Best in rich, loamy soil amended with composted manure. Add 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10′) of row for background fertility. Lime beds the previous fall. The real secret to growing this little vegetable is speed. Sow a short row frequently, thin them quickly, keep them watered, eat them quickly, and sow some more. |
| Germination Rate | 80% |
| Seed Life | 4 years |
Perfect for raw eating
5cm (2") long
Fast growth
Open-pollinated seeds
