Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 21 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
French Dressing is a Burpee radish of the French type, released in 1999, with bright red roots about 2 inches long and a white tip at the base. Roots are medium-sized and uniform, which makes bunching tidy. It is a fast crop; sow in cool soil, keep evenly watered and harvest young for a crisp, mild bite.
French Dressing traits
- French-type radish from Burpee (1999)
- Roots about 2 inches long, scarlet red with white tip
- Uniform, medium-sized roots
- Fast-maturing cool-season crop
Good for
- Fresh eating with butter
- Salads
- Bunching
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Dressing this page | 21 days | — | — |
| D'Avignon | 21 days | — | — |
| Cabernet | 22–23 days | — | — |
| Champion | About 20 days | — | — |
| Cherriette | 20–26 days | — | — |
| Early Scarlet Globe | 20–28 days | — | — |
| Holmes Royal Red | 20–25 days | — | — |
French Dressing FAQ
What kind of radish is French Dressing?
French Dressing is a Burpee radish of the French type, released in 1999, with bright red roots about 2 inches long and a white tip at the base. Roots are medium-sized and uniform, which makes bunching tidy.
How many days to maturity is French Dressing?
French Dressing is listed at 21 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does French Dressing compare with other radish varieties?
French Dressing: 21 days. Similar radish varieties include D'Avignon (21 days), Cabernet (22–23 days), Champion (About 20 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is French Dressing good for?
French Dressing is grown for fresh eating with butter, salads, bunching.
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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