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- Days to maturity
- 50–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Watermelon radish is a Chinese type known under many names, including Red Meat, Shinrimei, Roseheart, Beauty Heart, and Mantang Hong. The round roots are 2 to 4 inches, white with green shoulders on the outside, and a vivid pink to magenta inside, so a crosswise slice mimics a small watermelon. Flavor is milder and sweeter than a small red radish, with a crisp, juicy bite. Spring sowings bolt, so plant from summer into fall; roots grown into cool weather color up best and taste mildest. Give it deep, loose soil, thin to 4 to 5 inches, and keep moisture even. Slice thin for salads and platters or pickle it.
Watermelon traits
- Round 2-4 in roots, white with green shoulders
- Dark pink interior, watermelon-like when sliced
- Milder and sweeter than red radishes
- Spring sowing bolts; plant summer through fall
- Large leafy tops
- Also called Red Meat, Shinrimei, Roseheart
Good for
- Salads and garnishes
- Pickling
- Vegetable platters
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon this page | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Green Heart | 50 days | — | — |
| Nero Tondo | 50 days | — | — |
| Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail | 50 days | — | — |
| Rat Tail | 50–57 days | — | — |
| Red Cloud | 50 days | — | — |
| Rose Heart | 50 days | — | — |
Watermelon FAQ
What kind of radish is Watermelon?
Watermelon radish is a Chinese type known under many names, including Red Meat, Shinrimei, Roseheart, Beauty Heart, and Mantang Hong. The round roots are 2 to 4 inches, white with green shoulders on the outside, and a vivid pink to magenta inside, so a crosswise slice mimics a small watermelon.
How many days to maturity is Watermelon?
Watermelon is listed at 50–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Watermelon compare with other radish varieties?
Watermelon: 50–60 days. Similar radish varieties include Green Heart (50 days), Nero Tondo (50 days), Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Watermelon good for?
Watermelon is grown for salads and garnishes, pickling, vegetable platters.
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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