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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mantanghong is a hybrid Chinese radish of the watermelon type. Roots are round with white skin and green shoulders, and inside the flesh runs from intense red to bright magenta. Flavor is mild and sweet, so thin raw slices are the classic way to serve it. Sow in late summer for a fall crop and allow the roots to size up in cool weather for the deepest color.
Mantanghong traits
- Hybrid Chinese watermelon-type radish
- Round white-skinned roots with green shoulders
- Red to magenta interior
- Mild, sweet flavor
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Garnish
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantanghong this page | 65 days | — | — |
| Misato Rose | 65 days | — | — |
| Blue Moon F1 Radish | About 60 days | — | — |
| Daebu Summer | 60–70 days | — | — |
| Giant White | 70 days | — | — |
| Misato Green | 60 days | — | — |
| Nam Pan | 60 days | — | — |
Mantanghong FAQ
What kind of radish is Mantanghong?
Mantanghong is a hybrid Chinese radish of the watermelon type. Roots are round with white skin and green shoulders, and inside the flesh runs from intense red to bright magenta.
How many days to maturity is Mantanghong?
Mantanghong is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Mantanghong compare with other radish varieties?
Mantanghong: 65 days. Similar radish varieties include Misato Rose (65 days), Blue Moon F1 Radish (About 60 days), Daebu Summer (60–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mantanghong good for?
Mantanghong is grown for fresh slicing, salads, garnish.
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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