Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 55–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Chinese Rose, or China Rose, is a winter radish with 4- to 6-inch roots, rose-colored skin, and white flesh. The seed is also popular for sprouting and micro salad mixes.
Chinese Rose traits
- Winter type, 4-6 in roots
- Rose skin, white flesh
- Seed used for microgreens
Good for
- Winter storage
- Microgreens
- Grating
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Rose this page | 55–60 days | — | — |
| Everest | 55 days | — | — |
| Munchener Bier | 55 days | — | — |
| Round Black Spanish | 55–65 days | — | — |
| Blue Moon F1 Radish | About 60 days | — | — |
| Daebu Summer | 60–70 days | — | — |
| Green Heart | 50 days | — | — |
Chinese Rose FAQ
What kind of radish is Chinese Rose?
Chinese Rose, or China Rose, is a winter radish with 4- to 6-inch roots, rose-colored skin, and white flesh. The seed is also popular for sprouting and micro salad mixes.
How many days to maturity is Chinese Rose?
Chinese Rose is listed at 55–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Chinese Rose compare with other radish varieties?
Chinese Rose: 55–60 days. Similar radish varieties include Everest (55 days), Munchener Bier (55 days), Round Black Spanish (55–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chinese Rose good for?
Chinese Rose is grown for winter storage, microgreens, grating.
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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