Raphanus sativus

Raphanus sativus (radish) — one of the oldest cultivated vegetables, from fast salad globes to mild winter mooli. The botanical home of our radish range.

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  • Daikon Sprouting seeds (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual sprouting seeds Daikon Sprouting (Raphanus sativus) – organic annual sprouting seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Organic daikon sprouts for fresh indoor dishes daikon sprouting seeds are selected for producing crisp, peppery shoots with a clean radish character. This organic vegetable seed is commonly used for quick, fresh garnishes and everyday...
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    Organic radish variety for crisp garden harvests radish french breakfast seeds are an organic choice for gardeners who want a classic, slender radish with a cheerful look. This annual root vegetable forms elongated, smooth roots...
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    Organic radish for crisp, early harvests radish saxa 2 seeds are an organic choice for gardeners who want a reliable, annual vegetable for the kitchen garden. This saxa 2 radish variety is known for producing...
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    Round radish mix for annual vegetable gardens radish seeds in a round radish seed mix are a practical choice for anyone who enjoys mixed radish varieties in the annual vegetable garden. This selection is based...
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    Radish Saxa 2 for quick garden harvests radish saxa 2 seeds are a reliable choice for an annual vegetable garden, valued for producing neat, round roots with a bright red skin and a mild, pleasant...
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    Radish Viola seeds for colourful kitchen gardens radish viola seeds are an annual vegetable choice for gardeners who want a striking purple radish with a crisp texture and mild, pleasant flavour. This medium-early variety is...
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    Radish variety for crisp, round roots radish gaudry 3 seeds is an annual vegetable garden seed selection valued for producing neat, round roots with an attractive red skin and a small white tip. This classic...
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    Radish Saxa 2 for crisp harvests radish saxa 2 seeds are a classic choice for gardeners who want a reliable, fast-maturing radish with an attractive, uniform look. This Saxa 2 radish variety forms a Raphanus...
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    Radish variety for open ground and glass radish gaudry 3 seeds are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a neat, uniform radish for the vegetable patch or protected cultivation. This annual radish variety produces...
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    Organic sprouting radish variety for fresh garnish radish china rose seeds are an organic, annual vegetable variety selected for producing crisp sprouts with a pleasantly spicy, light flavour. This is a dedicated sprouting type, suitable...
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    Organic radish variety with striking bicolour roots radish sparkler 2 seeds are an organic annual vegetable choice valued for their crisp, round roots with a classic red radish white tip appearance. This variety belongs to...
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    Cherry Belle radish seeds for crisp roots radish cherry belle seeds are a popular choice for gardeners who want a dependable, round red radish variety with an attractive, uniform shape. This annual vegetable is grown...
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    Round mix radish tape for neat rows radish seed tape makes it easy to place a round radish mix in straight, evenly spaced lines for a tidy vegetable patch. This pre sown radish tape is...
  • Radish French Breakfast seeds (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable Radish French Breakfast (Raphanus sativus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    French Breakfast radish seeds for crisp roots radish french breakfast seeds are an annual vegetable choice valued for their classic, elongated roots with a distinctive half-red, half-white appearance. This French Breakfast radish variety is known...
  • Daikon Radish Microgreens seeds (Raphanus sativus) – grow kit Daikon Radish Microgreens (Raphanus sativus) – grow kit seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Daikon microgreens for fresh indoor harvests daikon radish seeds are a popular choice for producing crisp, flavorful microgreens in a compact home setup. This variety of Raphanus sativus is valued for its fast, reliable sprouting...
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Raphanus sativus — the radish

Raphanus sativus is the botanical name for the radish, a fast, hardy member of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) grown for its crisp, peppery root. It is the species behind our whole radish range within the root vegetable collection.

History & origin

The radish is one of humanity's oldest cultivated vegetables, thought to have been domesticated in Southeast or Central Asia and grown across China and the Mediterranean for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians reportedly fed radishes to the workers who built the pyramids, and Greek and Roman writers praised the root long before it reached northern Europe. Over the centuries growers selected an enormous range, from tiny salad globes to the giant daikon and mooli of East Asia.

Its name reflects that long history: Raphanus comes from the Greek for “quickly appearing,” a nod to how fast the seedlings emerge, while sativus simply means “cultivated.”

Botanical characteristics

Radishes form a swollen root that can be round or long, and red, pink, white, purple, black or bicoloured depending on type. Quick summer radishes mature in as little as three to four weeks, while winter and daikon types grow larger, milder and store well. Left to flower, the plant sends up sprays of pale blooms followed by edible seed pods. Their speed makes radishes a star among our fast-growing vegetables, sitting alongside other roots like carrots and beetroot.

Growing Raphanus sativus from seed

Sow radishes direct and thinly where they are to grow, in moist, fertile soil, and keep them growing fast — checked, dry plants turn woody and hot. Summer types are perfect for slipping between slower crops as a catch crop, while winter radishes are sown from midsummer for autumn and winter use. Steady water is the secret to crisp, mild roots; our vegetable sowing calendar shows the sowing windows and our watering guide keeps them tender.

Ready to grow radishes? Browse the varieties or read up first.

Related categories: Radish · Root Vegetables · Carrot · Beetroot · Fast-Growing Veg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raphanus sativus?
It is the botanical name for the radish, a fast-growing root in the cabbage family.

Where do radishes originate?
From Asia, and they have been cultivated for thousands of years across Egypt, Greece, Rome and China.

What does the name mean?
Raphanus comes from the Greek for “quickly appearing” and sativus means “cultivated.”

How fast do radishes grow?
Summer salad types can be ready in just three to four weeks.

How do I grow them?
Sow direct and thinly, keep the soil moist, and grow them fast for crisp, mild roots.