Radish 'White icicle'
Raphanus sativus
White icicle is a variety of Radish which is a member of the Raphanus family. Its botanical name is Raphanus sativus 'White icicle'. White icicle is a heirloom (open pollinated) variety.
Icy white, crisp, juicy radishes grow white tapered roots about 3-5 inches (7-12 cm) long that have mildly pungent white flesh. Where the radish protrudes above the ground the shoulders should be green, although there is a variant with purple shoulders.
White icicle grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Normally grows to a mature height of 15.0 cm (5.85 inches).White icicle Radish is normally fairly low maintenance and 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.
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How to grow Radish 'White icicle'
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Full Sun
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Medium
Growing White icicle from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing White icicle about 28 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting White icicle
Do not transplant. Sow in stone-free soil in early spring to early summer, and again in late summer for fall crop. Thrives in cool weather. Make successive sowing every 2 weeks.
White icicle is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.Harvesting White icicle
Radish 'White icicle' information
How long does White icicle take to grow?
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Other Names for Radish 'White icicle'
Lady Finger, White naples, White italian, White transparent
Popular varieties of Radish
- Cherry Belle
- French Breakfast
- Sparkler
- Watermelon
- Easter egg
- Early Scarlet Globe
- White icicle
- Champion
- French Breakfast 3
- Plum Purple
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