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- Days to maturity
- 50 days
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- United States
Overview
Nero Tondo (the name is Italian for round black) is a refined Black Spanish radish sold by Johnny's, selected for rounder, more uniform roots and better bolt resistance than the old strain. Roots are large, 2 to 4 inches, with matte black skin and crisp, hot white flesh that turns earthy and sweet when roasted or braised. Sow from mid spring through fall once soil is above 60 F to prevent bolting, though roots maturing in cool weather taste and store best; it is not advised for spring sowing in muck soils. About 50 days, and it keeps in the ground and in the cellar much longer than a spring radish.
Nero Tondo traits
- Black Spanish type, round 2-4 in roots
- Black skin, crisp hot white flesh
- More uniform and bolt resistant than old strain
- Sow when soil is above 60 F
- About 50 days
- Long storage keeper
Good for
- Roasting
- Winter storage
- Slaws and pickles
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nero Tondo this page | 50 days | — | — |
| Green Heart | 50 days | — | — |
| Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail | 50 days | — | — |
| Rat Tail | 50–57 days | — | — |
| Red Cloud | 50 days | — | — |
| Rose Heart | 50 days | — | — |
| Snowy | 50 days | — | — |
Nero Tondo FAQ
What kind of radish is Nero Tondo?
Nero Tondo (the name is Italian for round black) is a refined Black Spanish radish sold by Johnny's, selected for rounder, more uniform roots and better bolt resistance than the old strain. Roots are large, 2 to 4 inches, with matte black skin and crisp, hot white flesh that turns earthy and sweet when roasted or braised.
How many days to maturity is Nero Tondo?
Nero Tondo is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Nero Tondo compare with other radish varieties?
Nero Tondo: 50 days. Similar radish varieties include Green Heart (50 days), Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail (50 days), Rat Tail (50–57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Nero Tondo good for?
Nero Tondo is grown for roasting, winter storage, slaws and pickles.
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.