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- Days to maturity
- About 25 days
- Breeder
- Zwaan & Van der Molen
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Comet is a 1936 All-America Selections radish from Zwaan & Van der Molen. Round roots keep firm, crisp flesh into late spring, and the variety is early enough for a main crop yet suited to midsummer sowing as well. Count about 25 days.
Comet traits
- Round roots that stay firm and crisp
- Holds quality in late spring
- Suited to main crop and midsummer planting
- 25-day maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Succession sowing
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comet this page | About 25 days | — | — |
| Brio | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Burpee White | 25 days | — | — |
| Cherry Bomb II Hybrid | 25 days | — | — |
| Cincinnati Market | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Crunchy Royale | 25–28 days | — | — |
| Easter Egg II Blend | 25–28 days | — | — |
Comet FAQ
What kind of radish is Comet?
Comet is a 1936 All-America Selections radish from Zwaan & Van der Molen. Round roots keep firm, crisp flesh into late spring, and the variety is early enough for a main crop yet suited to midsummer sowing as well.
How many days to maturity is Comet?
Comet is listed at About 25 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Comet compare with other radish varieties?
Comet: About 25 days. Similar radish varieties include Brio (25–30 days), Burpee White (25 days), Cherry Bomb II Hybrid (25 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Comet good for?
Comet is grown for fresh slicing, 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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