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Radish 'Cherry Belle'

Raphanus sativus

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Cherry Belle is part of the Raphanus genus and is a Radish variety. Its scientific name is Raphanus sativus 'Cherry Belle'. Cherry Belle is a (open pollinated) variety. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Normally grows to a mature height of 15.0 cm (5.85 inches).

Cherry Belle Radish is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Radish 'Cherry Belle' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Radish 'Cherry Belle'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cherry Belle is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Cherry Belle are Zone 5 and Zone 14. Cherry Belle tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.5 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Cherry Belle from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.3 inches (0.76 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cherry Belle about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Cherry Belle

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cherry Belle is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Cherry Belle

Radish 'Cherry Belle' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Cherry Belle exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Cherry Belle plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Cherry Belle frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Cherry Belle grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches Mature Spread How wide does Cherry Belle grow? 12.5 cm / 4.88 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Cherry Belle grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Cherry Belle. 5.5 - 6.8
Sun How much sunlight does Cherry Belle need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Cherry Belle require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Cherry Belle need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Cherry Belle need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 18°C / 64°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Cherry Belle in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Cherry Belle seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Cherry Belle? 0.76 cm / 0.3 inches
Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Cherry Belle. 20.0 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Cherry Belle 1.27 cm / 0.5 inches
Edible? Is Cherry Belle edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Cherry Belle seedlings? 7.5 cm / 2.93 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Cherry Belle seedlings? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet

How long does Cherry Belle take to grow?

These estimates for how long Radish 'Cherry Belle' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Cherry Belle to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 1 days | Max 16 days (129)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Cherry Belle? + 13 days Average 13 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Cherry Belle is ready for harvest / bloom? + 32 days Average 32 days | Min 27 days | Max 37 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Cherry Belle? = 51 days

When should I sow Cherry Belle?

Folia's when to plant Radish 'Cherry Belle' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Radish 'Cherry Belle' Reviews

24 May 2013

Mr_Uke's Radis 'Cherry Bell' / Radish 'Cherry Belle' was Reviewed day 4

0 stars
27 Feb 2013

GreenGuy's Radish 'Cherry Belle'- Weeding (pigweeds) was Reviewed day 48

Fun, easy organic crop. Cheap seed too. Grows in wet clay. Doesn’t need much fertilizer. Nearly pest free. Quick and yummy. Got mildewy squash, wormy corn, leafmined basil? Grow this for morale lift!

5 stars
20 Feb 2013

KiriBean's Radish 'Cherry Belle' (OP) #1 was Reviewed day 312

Easy to grow. Very fast. Tasty!

5 stars
19 Feb 2013

Sprocket1980's Radish - Cherry Belle [2010] was Reviewed day 6

One of the most popular and easy to grow. I recommend to beginners & newbies. If you can’t grow these, you need a new hobby. From seed to table in about a month!

5 stars