Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 27–30 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Lady Slipper is a radish whose roots grow long and oval rather than round, with soft pink skin over white flesh. Because the shape is elongated, give it loose soil and pull the roots young for the crispest bite.
Lady Slipper traits
- Oval, elongated root shape
- Pale pink skin with white interior
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Slipper this page | 27–30 days | — | — |
| Pink Beauty | 27 days | — | — |
| Roxanne F1 | About 27 days | Compact, upright | — |
| White Icicle | 27–35 days | — | — |
| Altabelle | 26 days | — | — |
| Altaglobe | 28 days | — | — |
| Brightest Breakfast | 28 days | — | — |
Lady Slipper FAQ
What kind of radish is Lady Slipper?
Lady Slipper is a radish whose roots grow long and oval rather than round, with soft pink skin over white flesh. Because the shape is elongated, give it loose soil and pull the roots young for the crispest bite.
How many days to maturity is Lady Slipper?
Lady Slipper is listed at 27–30 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Lady Slipper compare with other radish varieties?
Lady Slipper: 27–30 days. Similar radish varieties include Pink Beauty (27 days), Roxanne F1 (About 27 days), White Icicle (27–35 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Lady Slipper good for?
Lady Slipper 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)
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