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- Days to maturity
- About 20 days
- Breeder
- A.R. Zwaan & Son
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Champion is a 1957 All-America Selections winner bred by A.R. Zwaan & Son. The globe-shaped roots are deep scarlet with firm white flesh that stands in the ground well without going pithy, and the plants are vigorous with large tops. Maturity is quick, about 20 to 25 days. Sow half an inch deep in cool weather, thin to about an inch, keep the soil evenly moist, and repeat sowings in spring and fall. It resembles Crimson Giant.
Champion traits
- Deep scarlet globe roots, firm white flesh
- Stands well without becoming pithy
- Vigorous plants with large tops
- 20-25 day maturity
- 1957 AAS winner, A.R. Zwaan & Son
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Bunching
- Succession sowing
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion this page | About 20 days | — | — |
| Cherriette | 20–26 days | — | — |
| Early Scarlet Globe | 20–28 days | — | — |
| Holmes Royal Red | 20–25 days | — | — |
| D'Avignon | 21 days | — | — |
| French Dressing | 21 days | — | — |
| Cabernet | 22–23 days | — | — |
Champion FAQ
What kind of radish is Champion?
Champion is a 1957 All-America Selections winner bred by A.R. Zwaan & Son.
How many days to maturity is Champion?
Champion is listed at About 20 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Champion compare with other radish varieties?
Champion: About 20 days. Similar radish varieties include Cherriette (20–26 days), Early Scarlet Globe (20–28 days), Holmes Royal Red (20–25 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Champion good for?
Champion is grown for fresh slicing, bunching, succession sowing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every radish variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Radish growing guide
- How to Sow Radishes: Thin Drills and a Quarter Inch of Soil
- Thinning Radishes in Two Rounds to Two Inches Apart
- Watering and Feeding Radishes: Steady Moisture Stops Splitting
- Radish Growing Calendar: Sow Every Two Weeks for a Long Harvest
- Radish Problems: Flea Beetle Holes and Split Roots
- When to Harvest Radishes and How to Store Them
- All 106 radish varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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