What are some good radish varieties for the home garden?

Question:

What are some good radish varieties for the home garden?

Answer:

Suggested radish varieties (cultivars) for home gardens include:

• ‘Champion’ (scarlet red, globe-shaped, white flesh, 20 to 25 days)
• ‘Cherriette’ (cherry red, globe-shaped, white flesh, 20 days)
• ‘Cherry Belle’ (bright cherry red, round to globe-shaped, white flesh, 24 days)
• ‘Easter Egg II’ (blend of red, purple, and white radishes, round, 28 days)
• ‘Ping Pong’ (pure white, round, white flesh, 30 days)
• ‘Red Satin’ (bright red, round, white flesh, 23 days)
• ‘Sparkler’ (bright red top with white tip, round, white flesh, 25 days)
• ‘White Icicle’ (snow white, slender tapered 4 to 6 inches long, white flesh, 28 to 30 days).

Learn more about growing radishes in this article: Growing Radishes in Iowa