Radish 'Riesenbutter'

Raphanus sativus

How to grow Radish 'Riesenbutter'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Riesenbutter is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Riesenbutter requires a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Riesenbutter 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 Riesenbutter about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Riesenbutter

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

Harvesting Riesenbutter