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- Days to maturity
- 22–23 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Scarlet Knight is a Northrup King radish from 1966, selected out of Wisconsin material carrying Fusarium resistance. It produces smooth, round scarlet roots with white flesh under light green tops about 3 inches tall; the top is a bit taller than Red Prince yet lighter in color, and it matures a touch earlier than Early Scarlet Globe. Fusarium tolerance makes it dependable in beds where radishes have struggled.
Scarlet Knight traits
- Smooth, round scarlet roots with white flesh
- Light green tops about 3 inches
- Tolerant of Fusarium
- Slightly earlier than Early Scarlet Globe
- Northrup King selection (1966)
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Bunching
- Salads
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Knight this page | 22–23 days | — | — |
| Cabernet | 22–23 days | — | — |
| Mister Red | 22 days | — | — |
| Red Boy | 22 days | — | — |
| D'Avignon | 21 days | — | — |
| French Breakfast | 23–28 days | — | — |
| French Dressing | 21 days | — | — |
Scarlet Knight FAQ
What kind of radish is Scarlet Knight?
Scarlet Knight is a Northrup King radish from 1966, selected out of Wisconsin material carrying Fusarium resistance. It produces smooth, round scarlet roots with white flesh under light green tops about 3 inches tall; the top is a bit taller than Red Prince yet lighter in color, and it matures a touch earlier than Early Scarlet Globe.
How many days to maturity is Scarlet Knight?
Scarlet Knight is listed at 22–23 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Scarlet Knight compare with other radish varieties?
Scarlet Knight: 22–23 days. Similar radish varieties include Cabernet (22–23 days), Mister Red (22 days), Red Boy (22 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Scarlet Knight good for?
Scarlet Knight is grown for fresh eating, bunching, 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.