Cherry Belle Radish Seeds

Raphanus sativus Cherry Belle Radish

Raphanus sativus Cherry Belle Radish is an All-America Selections Winner renowned for its rapid growth, crisp texture, and classic bright red appearance. Reaching maturity in as little as 22 to 25 days with roots growing to about 1 inch in diameter, this variety is the perfect choice for impatient gardeners, children’s projects, and succession planting in vegetable beds and containers. Unlike many other varieties that can become woody or pithy quickly, Cherry Belle retains its solid, crunchy white flesh and mild, sweet-peppery flavor for a longer harvest window, making it the standard by which other garden radishes are measured.

Culinary and Practical Uses

• The crisp, peppery roots are a salad staple, adding a vibrant splash of red color and a satisfying crunch to fresh greens, tacos, and sandwiches.  
• The leafy green tops are fully edible and nutritious, offering a peppery bite perfect for blending into pestos or sautéing quickly with garlic and oil.
• When roasted whole, the radishes lose their spicy bite and become tender, sweet, and juicy, serving as a delicious low-carb alternative to potatoes.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Rosette of lobed, bright green leaves that grow rapidly; the greens are edible but are most often used as an indicator of when the roots are ready to pull.
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing annual root vegetable that forms a round, uniform red globe just below the soil surface; ideal for filling gaps between slower-growing crops.
• Flowers: If left unharvested in heat, the plant bolts to produce small, cross-shaped pink, white, or purple blossoms which attract pollinators but signal the end of root quality.
• Seeds: Develop inside edible, green seed pods (siliques) if the plant is allowed to flower; the dried pods turn brown and brittle, releasing round, reddish-brown seeds.

Growing Requirements

• Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; prefers cooler temperatures and requires at least 6 hours of light for good root formation.
• Soil: Adapts to most soil types but requires loose, well-draining soil free of stones to prevent forking; avoid high nitrogen, which promotes leaves over roots.
• Water: Requires consistent, even moisture; fluctuating water levels can cause the roots to crack or become surprisingly spicy and woody
• Spacing: Sow seeds directly 1 inch apart and thin seedlings to 2 to 3 inches apart to allow the round roots to expand without crowding.
• Maintenance: Harvest promptly when roots reach the size of a large marble; plant small batches every 2 weeks (succession planting) for a continuous supply in spring and fall.

Shipping Info

Cherry Belle Radish seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.