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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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A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. White icicle is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. White icicle needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing White icicle from seed

Sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

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

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early spring.

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

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