Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 22–23 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cabernet (NVH3301) is a Rogers Brothers hybrid from 1992 with round, dark-red globe roots and lush, hardy tops of 3.5 to 4.5 inches. It is meant for short-day harvest, matures in 21 to 23 days with uniform shape and deep color, and carries club root resistance plus tolerance to Rhizoctonia scurf. Similar to Rave and Cherriette.
Cabernet traits
- Round, deep red, globe to tall-globe roots
- Lush, hardy tops 3.5-4.5 in
- Resistant to club root; tolerant of Rhizoctonia
- Short-day harvest, 21-23 days
- Rogers Brothers hybrid, 1992
Good for
- Bunching
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet this page | 22–23 days | — | — |
| Mister Red | 22 days | — | — |
| Red Boy | 22 days | — | — |
| Scarlet Knight | 22–23 days | — | — |
| D'Avignon | 21 days | — | — |
| French Breakfast | 23–28 days | — | — |
| French Dressing | 21 days | — | — |
Cabernet FAQ
What kind of radish is Cabernet?
Cabernet (NVH3301) is a Rogers Brothers hybrid from 1992 with round, dark-red globe roots and lush, hardy tops of 3.5 to 4.5 inches. It is meant for short-day harvest, matures in 21 to 23 days with uniform shape and deep color, and carries club root resistance plus tolerance to Rhizoctonia scurf.
How many days to maturity is Cabernet?
Cabernet is listed at 22–23 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Cabernet compare with other radish varieties?
Cabernet: 22–23 days. Similar radish varieties include Mister Red (22 days), Red Boy (22 days), Scarlet Knight (22–23 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cabernet good for?
Cabernet is grown for bunching, fresh slicing.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.