Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 25 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee White was developed by W. Atlee Burpee Company by inbreeding a Chinese radish for uniformity, and listed in the 1947 catalog. The roots are round to flattened globes about an inch across with pure white skin and flesh, a sweet mild flavor, and medium-tall foliage. It adapts widely and resembles Philadelphia White Box.
Burpee White traits
- Round to flattened white roots about 1 in
- Sweet, mild flavor
- Medium-tall foliage
- Wide adaptation
- Burpee introduction, 1947
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee White this page | 25 days | — | — |
| Brio | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Cherry Bomb II Hybrid | 25 days | — | — |
| Cincinnati Market | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Comet | About 25 days | — | — |
| Crunchy Royale | 25–28 days | — | — |
| Easter Egg II Blend | 25–28 days | — | — |
Burpee White FAQ
What kind of radish is Burpee White?
Burpee White was developed by W. Atlee Burpee Company by inbreeding a Chinese radish for uniformity, and listed in the 1947 catalog.
How many days to maturity is Burpee White?
Burpee White 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 Burpee White compare with other radish varieties?
Burpee White: 25 days. Similar radish varieties include Brio (25–30 days), Cherry Bomb II Hybrid (25 days), Cincinnati Market (25–30 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Burpee White good for?
Burpee White 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.