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- Days to maturity
- 25 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Fuego was bred cooperatively by the Universities of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Florida and released through Rogers-Northrup King. Roots are deep scarlet, oval to round or slightly barrel-shaped, mild in flavor and seldom pithy, with medium-short tops. It resists Fusarium yellows and tolerates black root and Rhizoctonia scurf, a strong package for beds with a history of radish problems.
Fuego traits
- Deep scarlet, oval-round to barrel-shaped roots
- Mild flavor; seldom pithy
- Medium-short tops
- Resistant to Fusarium yellows
- Tolerant of Rhizoctonia scurf and black root
- University-bred (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Florida)
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Salads
- Bunching
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuego 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 | — | — |
Fuego FAQ
What kind of radish is Fuego?
Fuego was bred cooperatively by the Universities of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Florida and released through Rogers-Northrup King. Roots are deep scarlet, oval to round or slightly barrel-shaped, mild in flavor and seldom pithy, with medium-short tops.
How many days to maturity is Fuego?
Fuego 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 Fuego compare with other radish varieties?
Fuego: 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 Fuego good for?
Fuego is grown for fresh eating, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.