Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 40 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
White Rat is a Korean hybrid radish with small, oblong white roots, a compact size for salads and quick pickles. Sow in cool weather and harvest while the roots are still tender.
White Rat traits
- Korean hybrid
- Small, oblong white roots
Good for
- Quick pickles
- Salads
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rat this page | 40 days | — | — |
| Sweet Baby F1 | About 40 days | Upright | — |
| Bartender Red Mammoth | 35 days | — | — |
| China Express | 45 days | — | — |
| Hong Vit | 35–37 days | — | — |
| Purple Olive Shaped | 35–40 days | — | — |
| Salad Rose | 35 days | — | — |
White Rat FAQ
What kind of radish is White Rat?
White Rat is a Korean hybrid radish with small, oblong white roots, a compact size for salads and quick pickles. Sow in cool weather and harvest while the roots are still tender.
How many days to maturity is White Rat?
White Rat is listed at 40 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does White Rat compare with other radish varieties?
White Rat: 40 days. Similar radish varieties include Sweet Baby F1 (About 40 days), Bartender Red Mammoth (35 days), China Express (45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is White Rat good for?
White Rat is grown for quick pickles, 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)
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