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- Days to maturity
- 24 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Released by Sakata in 1994, Fireball is a hybrid round radish with dark scarlet-red skin and notably uniform shape, comparable to Cherriette. Tops are medium in size, convenient for bunching, and maturity is early to mid-season. It carries tolerance to Fusarium yellows. Use it for spring and fall sowings in cool soil, keeping moisture steady for smooth, crack-free roots.
Fireball traits
- Sakata hybrid (1994), similar to Cherriette
- Round roots with dark red skin and good uniformity
- Medium tops for bunching
- Mid-early maturity
- Tolerance to Fusarium yellows
Good for
- Bunching
- Fresh eating
- Spring and fall crops
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireball this page | 24 days | — | — |
| Hattorikun | 24 days | — | — |
| Brio | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Burpee White | 25 days | — | — |
| Cherry Bomb II Hybrid | 25 days | — | — |
| Cincinnati Market | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Comet | About 25 days | — | — |
Fireball FAQ
What kind of radish is Fireball?
Released by Sakata in 1994, Fireball is a hybrid round radish with dark scarlet-red skin and notably uniform shape, comparable to Cherriette. Tops are medium in size, convenient for bunching, and maturity is early to mid-season.
How many days to maturity is Fireball?
Fireball is listed at 24 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Fireball compare with other radish varieties?
Fireball: 24 days. Similar radish varieties include Hattorikun (24 days), Brio (25–30 days), Burpee White (25 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Fireball good for?
Fireball is grown for bunching, fresh eating, spring and fall crops.
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.