Radish 'Green luobo'

Immature bolting if planted in spring. Hot weather may result in poor and small roots. Keep evenly watered. Grows best in a long, cool fall.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Green luobo is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in 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 Green luobo likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Radish plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Do not transplant.

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

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid autumn.

The Chinese name of this radish (Qingluobo) sounds a bit like the English words “Green luobo” — and since this radish is green, that name stuck in English at least.

Qingluobo