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- Days to maturity
- 30–32 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Shunkyo, or Shunkyo Semi-Long, is an early Chinese radish with thin, smooth, deep pink roots 4 to 5 inches long and a white interior. It is slow to bolt, and the rhubarb-pink stems are good in salads or pickled.
Shunkyo traits
- Thin, smooth deep pink roots 4-5 in
- White interior
- Slow to bolt
- Pink stems edible
Good for
- Salads
- Pickling
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shunkyo this page | 30–32 days | — | — |
| Amethyst | 30 days | — | — |
| Crimson Giant | 30 days | — | — |
| Easter Egg | 30 days | — | — |
| Helios | 30–35 days | — | — |
| Ping Pong | 30 days | — | — |
| Rivoli | About 30 days | Compact, upright | — |
Shunkyo FAQ
What kind of radish is Shunkyo?
Shunkyo, or Shunkyo Semi-Long, is an early Chinese radish with thin, smooth, deep pink roots 4 to 5 inches long and a white interior. It is slow to bolt, and the rhubarb-pink stems are good in salads or pickled.
How many days to maturity is Shunkyo?
Shunkyo is listed at 30–32 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Shunkyo compare with other radish varieties?
Shunkyo: 30–32 days. Similar radish varieties include Amethyst (30 days), Crimson Giant (30 days), Easter Egg (30 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Shunkyo good for?
Shunkyo is grown for salads, pickling.
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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