Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Munchener Bier (Munich Beer, also Madras Podding) is a rat-tail radish grown for its pods. Plants 2 to 5 feet tall bear heavy crops of 2- to 3-inch seed pods that are stringless and a little sweet that are eaten fresh or pickled.
Munchener Bier traits
- Podding rat-tail type
- Plants 2-5 ft tall
- Stringless, slightly sweet 2-3 in pods
- Also called Munich Beer, Madras
Good for
- Raw snacking
- Pickling
- Stir-fries
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchener Bier this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Chinese Rose | 55–60 days | — | — |
| Everest | 55 days | — | — |
| Round Black Spanish | 55–65 days | — | — |
| Blue Moon F1 Radish | About 60 days | — | — |
| Daebu Summer | 60–70 days | — | — |
| Green Heart | 50 days | — | — |
Munchener Bier FAQ
What kind of radish is Munchener Bier?
Munchener Bier (Munich Beer, also Madras Podding) is a rat-tail radish grown for its pods. Plants 2 to 5 feet tall bear heavy crops of 2- to 3-inch seed pods that are stringless and a little sweet that are eaten fresh or pickled.
How many days to maturity is Munchener Bier?
Munchener Bier is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Munchener Bier compare with other radish varieties?
Munchener Bier: 55 days. Similar radish varieties include Chinese Rose (55–60 days), Everest (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 Munchener Bier good for?
Munchener Bier is grown for raw snacking, pickling, stir-fries.
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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