Radish 'French Breakfast'

French Breakfast is part of the Raphanus genus and is a Radish variety. Its scientific name is Raphanus sativus 'French Breakfast'. French Breakfast is a heirloom (open pollinated) variety.

Able to withstand a little heat, but mostly for cool season planting. Among the earliest radishes. Best grown in spring.

These radishes have a delicate, but still zippy, flavor and an even texture. The roots are elongated and bi-colored, with red bodies and white tips. Harvest when roots are 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) long, as they will get hot and pithy at larger sizes.

Because of their shape, these radishes work very well as crudités. They are not for long-term storage, but can be refrigerated for a week or two without ill effect.

Typically, French Breakfast Radish is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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Once your radishes germinate, keep them watered as evenly as possible. Do not over water, but don’t let them dry out either. French Breakfast is a bit pickier about even watering than other radish varieties.

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

Sow in stone-free soil in early spring to early summer, and again in late summer for fall crop (if desired). Thrives in cool weather. Make successive sowings every 2 weeks.

The recommendation for most root radishes is to directly sow them 4 weeks prior to your last frost date. However, you can start sowing as soon as the ground has thawed and air temperatures are averaging over 40 degrees on most days. Depending on what your springs are like (short and fast, long and drawn out), these conditions may emerge much sooner than or much later than the 4 week guide might suggest. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

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