Description

Red and green Rat Tail radish
Raphanus sativus var. caudatus

Forms aerial pods that are eaten young, raw or cooked. Radish flavor. Blend of red and green. About 1 meter high. May need support. Also called snake radish. The red variety is called Dragon’s Tail radish. Re-seeds itself. 50 days to maturity.

Full sun to part shade. Well drained soil. Direct sowing in spring or early summer. 1 cm deep. 15 cm between plants.

Germination: 90% in November 2023
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.