Radish 'Icicle Short Top'

Raphanus sativus

How to grow Radish 'Icicle Short Top'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Icicle Short Top is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Planting Icicle Short Top in loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 6.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Icicle Short Top from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 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 Icicle Short Top about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Icicle Short Top

As Icicle Short Top is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Icicle Short Top