Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 28 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Altaglobe is a large, dark red round radish sold by Chriseed and protected under PVP since 1996. Its root color resembles Cherry Belle, and it is slow to become pithy. Disease tolerance is broad: fusarium resistance, strong tolerance to Rhizoctonia scurf and moderate tolerance to downy mildew. Medium tops suit bunching. It performs well on muck soils and in Pacific coastal regions.
Altaglobe traits
- Large, dark red round roots, Cherry Belle color
- Slow to become pithy
- Resistant to Fusarium yellows
- Strong Rhizoctonia tolerance, moderate downy mildew tolerance
- Medium tops for bunching
- Suited to muck soils and Pacific coastal areas
Good for
- Bunching
- Fresh eating
- Salads
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altaglobe this page | 28 days | — | — |
| Brightest Breakfast | 28 days | — | — |
| Crimson Crunch | 28 days | — | — |
| Petit Dejeuner | 28 days | — | — |
| German Giant | 29–40 days | — | — |
| Lady Slipper | 27–30 days | — | — |
| Pink Beauty | 27 days | — | — |
Altaglobe FAQ
What kind of radish is Altaglobe?
Altaglobe is a large, dark red round radish sold by Chriseed and protected under PVP since 1996. Its root color resembles Cherry Belle, and it is slow to become pithy.
How many days to maturity is Altaglobe?
Altaglobe is listed at 28 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Altaglobe compare with other radish varieties?
Altaglobe: 28 days. Similar radish varieties include Brightest Breakfast (28 days), Crimson Crunch (28 days), Petit Dejeuner (28 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Altaglobe good for?
Altaglobe 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.