Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 25 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Glow is a small round radish from Burpee, introduced in 2003, with red globes finished by a ring of white at the tip. Sow it thickly in cool weather, thin early and pull the roots while they are still small and crisp. A good choice for a quick, colorful bunching radish in US gardens.
Red Glow traits
- Small round red globes
- White ring at the tip
- Burpee introduction (2003)
- Quick cool-season radish
Good for
- Bunching
- Fresh eating
- Salads
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Glow 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 | — | — |
Red Glow FAQ
What kind of radish is Red Glow?
Red Glow is a small round radish from Burpee, introduced in 2003, with red globes finished by a ring of white at the tip. Sow it thickly in cool weather, thin early and pull the roots while they are still small and crisp.
How many days to maturity is Red Glow?
Red Glow 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 Red Glow compare with other radish varieties?
Red Glow: 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 Red Glow good for?
Red Glow is grown for bunching, fresh eating, 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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