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- Days to maturity
- 25 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sparkler, an old American radish also called Scarlet Turnip White Tip, is the two-toned one: the round root is scarlet over its upper portion and clean white below, which makes it festive on a relish tray. Flesh is white, mild, and crisp, a touch gentler than solid red types, with medium tops. It matures in about 25 days and becomes hollow if left, so pull at three-quarters to one inch. Sow a quarter inch deep once the soil is workable, thin plants to 2 inches, and resow every two to three weeks; it bolts in summer heat, so keep to spring and fall.
Sparkler traits
- Round scarlet roots with white tips
- Mild, crisp white flesh
- Medium-sized tops
- About 25 days
- Late-19th-century American heirloom
- Also known as Scarlet Turnip White Tip
Good for
- Relish trays
- Salads
- Succession sowing
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkler 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 | — | — |
Sparkler FAQ
What kind of radish is Sparkler?
Sparkler, an old American radish also called Scarlet Turnip White Tip, is the two-toned one: the round root is scarlet over its upper portion and clean white below, which makes it festive on a relish tray. Flesh is white, mild, and crisp, a touch gentler than solid red types, with medium tops.
How many days to maturity is Sparkler?
Sparkler 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 Sparkler compare with other radish varieties?
Sparkler: 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 Sparkler good for?
Sparkler is grown for relish trays, salads, 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: 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.