Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 25 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
A French Breakfast style radish, Fire 'n Ice grows roots roughly 3 to 4 inches long that shade from vivid red at the shoulder down to white at the tip. Sow it in cool spring or autumn soil, keep watering steady, and harvest as soon as the roots fill out so they stay crisp. Its two-tone look makes it a natural for a snack plate with butter and salt.
Fire 'n Ice traits
- French Breakfast type with elongated roots
- Roots 3 to 4 inches long
- Red shoulders grading to a white tip
- Quick cool-season crop for spring or fall
Good for
- Fresh eating with butter and salt
- Salads
- Snack plates
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire 'n Ice this page | 25 days | — | — |
| Brio | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Burpee White | 25 days | — | — |
| Cherry Bomb II Hybrid | 25 days | — | — |
| Cincinnati Market | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Comet | About 25 days | — | — |
| Crunchy Royale | 25–28 days | — | — |
Fire 'n Ice FAQ
What kind of radish is Fire 'n Ice?
A French Breakfast style radish, Fire 'n Ice grows roots roughly 3 to 4 inches long that shade from vivid red at the shoulder down to white at the tip. Sow it in cool spring or autumn soil, keep watering steady, and harvest as soon as the roots fill out so they stay crisp.
How many days to maturity is Fire 'n Ice?
Fire 'n Ice 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 Fire 'n Ice compare with other radish varieties?
Fire 'n Ice: 25 days. Similar radish varieties include Brio (25–30 days), Burpee White (25 days), Cherry Bomb II Hybrid (25 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Fire 'n Ice good for?
Fire 'n Ice is grown for fresh eating with butter and salt, salads, snack plates.
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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