Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Oriental Seed Pod Radish, the rattail type, is grown for its pods rather than its roots, which are not worth eating. Plants stand 3 to 4 feet tall and carry green to purple seed pods that are picked young and crisp.
Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail traits
- Grown for edible seed pods, not roots
- Plants 3 to 4 feet tall
- Pods green to purple
Good for
- Fresh pods in salads
- Stir-fries
- Pickling
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail this page | 50 days | — | — |
| Green Heart | 50 days | — | — |
| Nero Tondo | 50 days | — | — |
| Rat Tail | 50–57 days | — | — |
| Red Cloud | 50 days | — | — |
| Rose Heart | 50 days | — | — |
| Snowy | 50 days | — | — |
Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail FAQ
What kind of radish is Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail?
Oriental Seed Pod Radish, the rattail type, is grown for its pods rather than its roots, which are not worth eating. Plants stand 3 to 4 feet tall and carry green to purple seed pods that are picked young and crisp.
How many days to maturity is Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail?
Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail compare with other radish varieties?
Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail: 50 days. Similar radish varieties include Green Heart (50 days), Nero Tondo (50 days), Rat Tail (50–57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail good for?
Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail is grown for fresh pods in salads, stir-fries, pickling.
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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