Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish Round' syn. Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish', Raphanus sativus 'Round Black Spanish'
Radish 'Black Spanish Round'
Radish is an edible, pungent root vegetable that is usually eaten raw in salads. It is quick and easy to grow, and can be round, cylindrical or long. Radishes can be red, white, purple or black, with white flesh. 'Black Spanish Round' (or simply 'Black Spanish' or 'Round Black Spanish' as it is sometimes sold as) produces black skinned radishes and has a spicy flavor.
Contributed by @midgetwizard
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Radish 'Black Spanish Round'
Latin name
Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish Round' syn. Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish', Raphanus sativus 'Round Black Spanish'
type
Root Vegetable
family
Brassicaceae
ph
5.8 - 6.8 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish Round' syn. Raphanus sativus 'Black Spanish', Raphanus sativus 'Round Black Spanish'
Radish is an edible, pungent root vegetable that is usually eaten raw in salads. It is quick and easy to grow, and can be round, cylindrical or long. Radishes can be red, white, purple or black, with white flesh. 'Black Spanish Round' (or simply 'Black Spanish' or 'Round Black Spanish' as it is sometimes sold as) produces black skinned radishes and has a spicy flavor.
Propagating by seed
From Early Spring TO Late Summer
Sow radish seeds thinly in light, well-draining soil. Sow at a depth of about 1/2". They can be sown as a "catch crop" between other types of slower-growing vegetables, as radishes grow quickly, and can usually be harvested in about 4 weeks from sowing. If sown thinly, (1" apart) will not need thinning. Sow every two weeks for a succession. Water well after sowing, and keep the soil moist.
Planting
From Mid Spring TO Late Autumn
Root vegetables do not always transplant well, so, although it can be done, with care, it is usually best to grow them in the site where you want them to stay.