In My Seed Box For 2026 - Radish

 

I see these as not really needing a bed of their own but as squatters/ row markers at the end of other vegetables like Parsnips and carrots that take a time to germinate and show where they have been planted. 

With good storage conditions Radish seeds can last between 5 - 8 years and with most companies only allowing 2 - 3 years between the packing date and the sow by date, I have seeds for quite a few years to come. 

Prices are at the time of purchase and not current. 

    

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2023

Radish Mixed - 475 Seeds -    £1.99 - Organic Gardening Seeds - Packed year Ending 2021

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2024

De dix huit jours      –     2g Seeds -    20p – Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

French Breakfast 3 –   450 Seeds - £1.55 - Suttons - Sow By 07/2024 Packed year ending 2021

Saxa 2                    –     2g Seeds -    20p – Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

Vienna F1                - 2g of Seeds -    40p - Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

Felicia - Dobies       - 300 Seeds - £ 1.99 or 900 Seeds - £3.00

Cherry Belle            -    75 Seeds    - 29p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

Crimson Giant         -    50 Seeds    - 39p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

Rainbow Mix           -    75 Seeds    - 39p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

10% Discount on Seeds To Suit using code MANVSLUG10 at checkout

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2025

Sparkler 3               –   460 Seeds -    50p^ – Wilko - Sow By 2025

Whitella F1             –   300 Seeds -    50p^ – Mr Fothergill's - Packed year ending Jun 2023

Winter Watermelon Red Meat -  50 Seeds - 49p - Seeds To Suit - Sow By 2025 

^ Bought in wilko 50% Seed Sale for 25p         

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2026

New to Suttons for 2024

Royal Purple          –   200 Seeds -    £2.49 – Suttons - Sow By 2026    

Alphabetical Listing of varieties previously grown 

                                            Sowing            Harvest

Breakfast Mix                     Jan – Oct         Mar - Nov 
Bright and Spicy Mix          Mar – Sept       April -  Oct

Cherry Belle                       Mar – July        May - Oct
De dix huit Jours                Mar – Nov        May - Oct

Eiszapfen                           Mar – Sept       April -  Oct

Felicia                                Mar – Sept       April -  Oct     

Flamboyant 3                     May – July         July – Sept

French Breakfast 3            Mar – Sept       April -  Oct - Unwins

French Breakfast 3            Feb – Sept       April – Oct - Mr Fothergill

Icicle (Long White)            Feb – Sept       April – Oct

Royal Purple                      Mar – Sept       May -  Oct

Saxa                                   Mar – May        May - Oct

Scarlet Globe                     May – July         July – Sept

Sparkler 3                          Feb – Sept        April – Oct

Vienna                                Apr – Aug         May - Oct

Typical Notes about Radish 
   
Suitable for indoor and outdoor growing

Sow at 4 Week intervals

Prefers a moist well drained soil in full sun

Sowing Instructions

Sow thinly, 10mm (1/2” deep) deep in drills 300mm (12inch) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water the ground regularly especially during dry periods.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 25mm or 1 inch apart. Keep plants cool and moist to prevent running to seed.

In My Seed Box For 2026 - Index

Suttons - Royal Purple Radish

I've been sent these by Suttons to trial as they are a New variety to Suttons for 2024 sold for £2.49 for 200 seeds. So I'm adding them to my Radish seed collection, as I do love a radish.

The web site page for these Suttons Royal Purple Radish says:-

"Perfectly formed, plump, round radishes up to 5cm in diameter! The large, uniform roots of Radish ‘Royal Purple’ have mildly sweet flesh and a satisfying crunch that will please all radish-lovers! Ready to harvest in just 33 days from sowing, Radish ‘Royal Purple’ is perfect for beginners and budding young gardeners. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 10cm (4in).

Sowing Information

Direct sow radish seeds from February to March under glass at a temperature of around 15-20C (59-68F), or from April to August outdoors. Grow radish in a well prepared fertile, moist, free draining seedbed in full sun or semi shade. Sow radish seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (½in) in drills 15cm (6") apart. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 2.5cm (1in) apart. Regular sowings made at 4 week intervals will ensure a steady supply of radishes throughout the season. Radish plants are quick growing and can be used for intercropping between other slower growing vegetables such as parsnips. Where space is limited, growing radish in patio containers will also produce a worthwhile crop." 

In My Seed Box For 2024 - Radish

   

I see these as not really needing a bed of their own but as squatters/ row markers at the end of other vegetables like Parsnips and carrots that take a time to germinate and show where they have been planted. I have two square foot gardening beds there feature surrounding the solitary items at the back that are vertical growers see posting here re square foot garden beds layouts.

With good storage conditions Radish seeds can last between 5 - 8 years and with most companies only allowing 2 - 3 years between the packing date and the sow by date, I have seeds for quite a few years to come. 

Prices are at the time of purchase and not current. 

    

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2022

Vienna F1                - 2g of Seeds -    40p - Lidl - Sow by 12/2022

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2023

Radish Mixed - 475 Seeds -    £1.99 - Organic Gardening Seeds - Packed year Ending 2021

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2024

De dix huit jours      –     2g Seeds -    20p – Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

French Breakfast 3 –   450 Seeds - £1.55 - Suttons - Sow By 07/2024 Packed year ending 2021

Saxa 2                    –     2g Seeds -    20p – Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

Vienna F1                - 2g of Seeds -    40p - Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

Felicia - Dobies       - 300 Seeds - £ 1.99 or 900 Seeds - £3.00

Cherry Belle            -    75 Seeds    - 29p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

Crimson Giant         -    50 Seeds    - 39p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

Rainbow Mix           -    75 Seeds    - 39p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

10% Discount on Seeds To Suit using code MANVSLUG10 at checkout

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2025

Sparkler 3               –   460 Seeds -    50p^ – Wilko - Sow By 2025              

Sparkler 3               –   460 Seeds -    50p^ – Wilko - Sow By 2025

Whitella F1             –   300 Seeds -    50p^ – Mr Fothergill's - Packed year ending Jun 2023

Winter Watermelon Red Meat -  50 Seeds - 49p - Seeds To Suit - Sow By 2025 

^ Bought in wilko 50% Seed Sale for 25p         

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2026

New to Suttons for 2024

Royal Purple          –   200 Seeds -    £2.49 – Suttons - Sow By 2026    

Alphabetical Listing of varieties previously grown 

                                            Sowing            Harvest

Breakfast Mix                     Jan – Oct         Mar - Nov 
Bright and Spicy Mix          Mar – Sept       April -  Oct

Cherry Belle                       Mar – July        May - Oct
De dix huit Jours                Mar – Nov        May - Oct

Eiszapfen                           Mar – Sept       April -  Oct

Felicia                                Mar – Sept       April -  Oct     

Flamboyant 3                     May – July         July – Sept

French Breakfast 3            Mar – Sept       April -  Oct - Unwins

French Breakfast 3            Feb – Sept       April – Oct - Mr Fothergill

Icicle (Long White)            Feb – Sept       April – Oct

Royal Purple                      Mar – Sept       May -  Oct

Saxa                                   Mar – May        May - Oct

Scarlet Globe                     May – July         July – Sept

Sparkler 3                          Feb – Sept        April – Oct

Vienna                                Apr – Aug         May - Oct

Typical Notes about Radish 
   
Suitable for indoor and outdoor growing

Sow at 4 Week intervals

Prefers a moist well drained soil in full sun

Sowing Instructions

Sow thinly, 10mm (1/2” deep) deep in drills 300mm (12inch) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water the ground regularly especially during dry periods.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 25mm or 1 inch apart. Keep plants cool and moist to prevent running to seed.

In My Seed Box For 2024 - Index

Radish - Winter Watermelon Red Meat

 Winter Watermelon Red Meat - 50 Seeds - 49p Seeds To Suit

Seeds To Suit - Radish

I do love a radish, in fact a have a few with each lunchtime sandwich

Radish Crimson Giant - Seeds To Suit

Approximate Seed Quantity 50 

As the name suggests this is one of the largest you can grow. 

The globe shaped root reaches golf ball size and retain their tender and crisp texture with a mild flavour. Successional sow little and often from the last frost until winter for a continuous crop  

Radish Cherry Belle - Seeds To Suit

Approximate Seed Quantity 75

An early maturing, Consistent variety producing excellent cherry re globe radishes of approximately 20mm across. The brilliant white flesh is crisp with an excellent flavour. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions. Succession sow little and often from the last frost until winter for a continuous crop. 

Radish Ranbow Mix - Seeds To Suit 

Globe Sparkler - Tasty and attractive these crisp roots are a deep red with white tips. Quick to Mature and keeps well after harvest. 

Black Spanish Round - Black Skinned producing globe shaped roots up to 65mm in diameter with hot white flesh. Sow from early spring until July - August for a crop into winter. 

Zlata Yellow - With its yellow skin and white flesh this variety crops well all summer long. Resistant to cracking and bolting.

White Hailstone - Crisp, tender with a mild flavour this variety produces medium sized globes of brilliant white. 

Succession sow little and often from the last frost until winter for a continuous crop. 

In My Seed Box For 2023 - Radish

  

I see these as not really needing a bed of their own but as squatters/ row markers at the end of other vegetables like Parsnips that take a time to germinate and show where they have been planted. Now that I'm having 3 square foot gardening beds there feature surrounding the solitary items at the back that are vertical growers see posting here re square foot garden beds layouts. 

With good storage conditions Radish seeds can last between 5 - 8 years   

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2022

Vienna F1                - 2g of Seeds -    40p - Lidl - Sow by 12/2022

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2023

Radish Mixed - 475 Seeds -    £1.99 - Organic Gardening Seeds - Packed year Ending 2021

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2024

De dix huit jours      –     2g Seeds -    20p – Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

French Breakfast 3 –   450 Seeds - £1.55 - Suttons - Sow By 07/2024 Packed year ending 2021

Saxa 2                    –     2g Seeds -    20p – Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

Vienna F1                - 2g of Seeds -    40p - Lidl - Sow by 12/2024

Felicia - Dobies       - 300 Seeds - £ 1.99 or 900 Seeds - £3.00

Cherry Belle            -    75 Seeds    - 29p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

Crimson Giant         -    50 Seeds    - 39p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

Rainbow Mix           -    75 Seeds    - 39p - Seeds To Suit Sow by 2024

10% Discount on Seeds To Suit using code MANVSLUG10 at checkout

Review Of Seed Stocks in Packets Sow 2025

Sparkler 3               –   460 Seeds -    50p^ – Wilko - Sow By 2025              

Sparkler 3               –   460 Seeds -    50p^ – Wilko - Sow By 2025

Whitella F1             –   300 Seeds -    50p^ – Mr Fothergill's - Packed year ending Jun 2023

Winter Watermelon Red Meat -  50 Seeds - 49p - Seeds To Suit - Sow By 2025 

^ Bought in wilko 50% Seed Sale for 25p         

Alphabetical Listing of varieties previously grown 

                                            Sowing            Harvest

Breakfast Mix                     Jan – Oct         Mar - Nov 
Bright and Spicy Mix          Mar – Sept       April -  Oct

Cherry Belle                       Mar – July        May - Oct
De dix huit Jours                Mar – Nov        May - Oct

Eiszapfen                           Mar – Sept       April -  Oct

Felicia                                Mar – Sept       April -  Oct     

Flamboyant 3                     May – July         July – Sept

French Breakfast 3            Mar – Sept       April -  Oct - Unwins

French Breakfast 3            Feb – Sept       April – Oct - Mr Fothergill

Icicle (Long White)            Feb – Sept       April – Oct

Saxa                                   Mar – May        May - Oct

Scarlet Globe                     May – July         July – Sept

Sparkler 3                          Feb – Sept        April – Oct

Vienna                                Apr – Aug         May - Oct

Typical Notes about Radish 
   
Suitable for indoor and outdoor growing

Sow at 4 Week intervals

Prefers a moist well drained soil in full sun

Sowing Instructions

Sow thinly, 10mm (1/2” deep) deep in drills 300mm (12inch) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water the ground regularly especially during dry periods.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 25mm or 1 inch apart. Keep plants cool and moist to prevent running to seed.

In My Seed Box For 2023 - Index

Mr Fothergill's - Radish Whitella F1

NEW to Mr Fothergill's - Whitella F1 Radish - Item Code 38215 - 300 Seeds - £2.40

The Mr Fothergills web site says "Premium quality, crisp tasty roots. This fast-growing variety is ideal for seasonal growing. Slow to turn woody, it’s highly trusted and performed strongly on our trials."

Now I got this radish because I have grown white radishes before and quite liked them. Doing a little digging on the internet, I have found out that Whitella F1 is the first white radish hybrid on the market. 

Average to long strong leaves, good leaf attachment. Clear white bulb colour. Round uniform bulbs. Cross section diameter up to 35 mm. Rapidly growing and very productive variety. High tolerance to splitting and drying out (except in cold conditions). 

Good internal quality. Good and long storage life and storing quality. High resistance against false mildew on foliage and bulb. 

High Fusarium ox resistance. Suitable for bunching. Growing in greenhouse: year-round sowing is possible, but not during hot summers (long leaf) and cold winters (risk of splitting).

Beautiful white radish with good uniformity and internal quality. With stress it may develop a faint pink cap near the stem attachment but remains attractive. With medium to tall tops.

Hydrating Coco Coir & Bloody Foxes!

A couple of hours on the plot today hydrating Coco Coir, tidying up the shed, fixing the hook and eye on the shed door, sowing Radishes and hating the bloody foxes that have damaged the grapevine I've only just planted.

One daff nearly dead and one tulip open, unimpressed

The grapevine as supplied and planted

What's left of the grapevine after the Bast*&d Fox has done a Watusi on the bed and broken the two vines one at the grafting point with the root stock. I just hope they have not killed the vine.

Mesh panel to protect what is left of the grapevine, I'm so gutted and fox hating at the moment 

Hook and Eye added to the shed door 

Coco Coir hydrated and stored in the dustbin bought for the purpose ready for using in the Square Foot Gardening Bed 1

  Old seeds left out for the robins and other birds

Radishes sown in the high level trug.

Cover fitted but trug a bit warped so brick put on the weight it down.