Radish 'White Hailstone'

Raphanus sativus

How to grow Radish 'White Hailstone'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that White Hailstone is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Ideally plant in loamy, clay and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.8 as White Hailstone likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing White Hailstone from seed

Aim to sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting White Hailstone

Sow in stone-free soil in early spring to early summer, and agin in late summer for fall crop. Thrives in cool seather. Make successive sowing every 2 weeks.

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

Harvesting White Hailstone

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early spring.

Other Names for Radish 'White Hailstone'

White Globe, White Button