Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 25 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hailstone, also sold as White Hailstone, is a small round white radish. Roots are about 1 to 1.5 inches with pure-white skin over firm, crisp flesh, on medium tops, ready in about 25 days.
Hailstone traits
- Round pure-white roots, 1-1.5 in
- Crisp, firm flesh
- Medium-sized tops
- About 25 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailstone this page | 25 days | — | — |
| Brio | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Burpee White | 25 days | — | — |
| Cherry Bomb II Hybrid | 25 days | — | — |
| Cincinnati Market | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Comet | About 25 days | — | — |
| Crunchy Royale | 25–28 days | — | — |
Hailstone FAQ
What kind of radish is Hailstone?
Hailstone, also sold as White Hailstone, is a small round white radish. Roots are about 1 to 1.5 inches with pure-white skin over firm, crisp flesh, on medium tops, ready in about 25 days.
How many days to maturity is Hailstone?
Hailstone is listed at 25 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Hailstone compare with other radish varieties?
Hailstone: 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 Hailstone good for?
Hailstone is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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