Radish ‘Flamboyant 5’: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you sow 'Flamboyant 5' radishes outdoors?
Sow your 'Flamboyant 5' radishes directly where they will grow, preferably in mild spring weather or late summer. Adjust dates to your climate and seed-packet instructions. During strong heat, delay sowing or choose light shade: heat and drought make good root development harder.
Prepare a weed-free, loose surface with a fine enough texture for these medium-long roots. Remove large stones without deeply turning the whole bed. Make rows around 15 cm apart and distribute seeds without crowding them. Cover with roughly 1 cm of soil unless the supplier specifies a different depth.
Firm gently and water with a fine spray. Keep the seeded layer moist during emergence without saturating it. Mark the variety and sowing date, then weed carefully by hand once seedlings can be recognised.
Thin crowded seedlings to leave around 3 to 5 cm between radishes, depending on the size you want. Cut or remove spare plants without moving those you retain. Prefer small batches one to two weeks apart when conditions suit, rather than a large sowing that will need harvesting all at once.
How to care for this plant
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Thin seedlings
If emerged radishes are already crowded, remove the weakest. Follow packet spacing: winter radishes need more room.
How do you harvest 'Flamboyant 5' radishes?
