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Overview
Long Black Spanish is an old European winter radish, the elongated counterpart of Round Black Spanish and also sold under the French name Noir Gros Long d'Hiver. Its cylindrical roots reach about 9 inches, wrapped in a nearly jet-black skin that hides crisp white flesh. The flavor is far more pungent than a spring radish, with a horseradish-like bite that softens if you grate the flesh, salt it and let it rest. Sow in late summer or early fall for a cold-weather harvest; spring sowings bolt quickly as temperatures climb. The roots hold in the ground for weeks and keep for months in damp sand in a cool spot, which is what made this variety a winter staple in Polish, German and Ashkenazi kitchens. Peel before eating, since the dark skin is tough.
Long Black Spanish traits
- Winter storage radish of European heirloom origin
- Roots around 9 inches long with black skin and white flesh
- Sharp, pungent flavor that mellows after salting
- Sow late summer to early fall; spring sowings bolt
- Keeps for months in damp sand near freezing
- Long-rooted form of Round Black Spanish
Good for
- Grated winter salads
- Cold storage
- Fall and winter harvest
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Black Spanish this page | — | — | — |
| Altabelle | 26 days | — | — |
| Altaglobe | 28 days | — | — |
| Amethyst | 30 days | — | — |
| Bartender Red Mammoth | 35 days | — | — |
| Blue Moon F1 Radish | About 60 days | — | — |
| Brightest Breakfast | 28 days | — | — |
Long Black Spanish FAQ
What kind of radish is Long Black Spanish?
Long Black Spanish is an old European winter radish, the elongated counterpart of Round Black Spanish and also sold under the French name Noir Gros Long d'Hiver. Its cylindrical roots reach about 9 inches, wrapped in a nearly jet-black skin that hides crisp white flesh.
How does Long Black Spanish compare with other radish varieties?
Similar radish varieties include Altabelle (26 days), Altaglobe (28 days), Amethyst (30 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Long Black Spanish good for?
Long Black Spanish is grown for grated winter salads, cold storage, fall and winter harvest.
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.