{"product_id":"radish-watermelon-1010","title":"Radish Watermelon Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon Radish is a beautiful heirloom producing large, round roots with creamy white to pale green skin and a spectacular rose-pink centre. Sliced open, the colourful flesh resembles a miniature watermelon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crisp flesh is mild, sweet and refreshing, with less of the sharp bite associated with many radishes. Slice thinly into salads, pickle, grate into slaws or use as a striking fresh garnish. Roasting also brings out its natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon Radish is an old Chinese winter radish, traditionally known as \u003cstrong\u003eShinrimei\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning “beauty in the heart”, an apt description for its vivid interior. It performs best in cool weather, when the roots develop their best flavour, texture and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February–September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: August–April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 10–15 mm deep directly into loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Space seeds approximately 5–8 cm apart to allow the larger roots room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun during cool weather and keep soil consistently moist for crisp, tender roots. Avoid hot conditions, which can affect flavour and root quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest once roots have reached a good size but before they become overly mature. Slice across the root to reveal the characteristic pink centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 50 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649651167450,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Radish_Watermelon_594302b4-896b-4aff-ae79-30499c5bb50c.jpg?v=1770865432","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/radish-watermelon-1010","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}