Radish 'Long black spanish'

Raphanus sativus

How to grow Radish 'Long black spanish'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Long black spanish is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. 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 Long black spanish likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Long black spanish from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Long black spanish about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Long black spanish

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

Harvesting Long black spanish

White flesh, black skin, these roots can grow to nine inches long.

Other Names for Radish 'Long black spanish'

Radish, Noir gros long d’hiver’