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- Days to maturity
- 29–40 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
German Giant, also sold as Parat Sperling, is a round scarlet radish with white flesh that can be eaten small or left to swell to baseball size without splitting or going woody and spongy. Many gardeners pull it at quarter size for the crispest texture, but the tolerance for late harvest is its real appeal. Sow it in early spring, then again in late summer; thin generously so the big roots have room, and keep moisture even. Seeds of Change lists maturity at 40 days.
German Giant traits
- Round scarlet roots with white flesh
- Can grow to baseball size while staying crisp
- Will not split or turn woody or spongy
- Also known as Parat Sperling
- Sow early spring and late summer
- About 40 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Large-root harvests
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Giant this page | 29–40 days | — | — |
| Altaglobe | 28 days | — | — |
| Amethyst | 30 days | — | — |
| Brightest Breakfast | 28 days | — | — |
| Crimson Crunch | 28 days | — | — |
| Crimson Giant | 30 days | — | — |
| Easter Egg | 30 days | — | — |
German Giant FAQ
What kind of radish is German Giant?
German Giant, also sold as Parat Sperling, is a round scarlet radish with white flesh that can be eaten small or left to swell to baseball size without splitting or going woody and spongy. Many gardeners pull it at quarter size for the crispest texture, but the tolerance for late harvest is its real appeal.
How many days to maturity is German Giant?
German Giant is listed at 29–40 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does German Giant compare with other radish varieties?
German Giant: 29–40 days. Similar radish varieties include Altaglobe (28 days), Amethyst (30 days), Brightest Breakfast (28 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is German Giant good for?
German Giant is grown for fresh slicing, salads, large-root harvests.
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.