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- Days to maturity
- 20–25 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Holmes Royal Red is a round radish released in 1899 by Holmes Seed Company in Canton, Ohio. It is an early type with bright red bulbs about 1.25 inches across and white flesh, ready roughly 20 to 25 days from seed. Sow in cool weather at short intervals and pull promptly at size to keep the roots crisp.
Holmes Royal Red traits
- Round heirloom from 1899 (Holmes Seed Company, Ohio)
- Bright red bulbs about 1.25 inches with white flesh
- Early maturity, about 20 to 25 days
- Cool-season succession crop
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Salads
- Bunching
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Royal Red this page | 20–25 days | — | — |
| Champion | About 20 days | — | — |
| Cherriette | 20–26 days | — | — |
| Early Scarlet Globe | 20–28 days | — | — |
| D'Avignon | 21 days | — | — |
| French Dressing | 21 days | — | — |
| Cabernet | 22–23 days | — | — |
Holmes Royal Red FAQ
What kind of radish is Holmes Royal Red?
Holmes Royal Red is a round radish released in 1899 by Holmes Seed Company in Canton, Ohio. It is an early type with bright red bulbs about 1.25 inches across and white flesh, ready roughly 20 to 25 days from seed.
How many days to maturity is Holmes Royal Red?
Holmes Royal Red is listed at 20–25 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Holmes Royal Red compare with other radish varieties?
Holmes Royal Red: 20–25 days. Similar radish varieties include Champion (About 20 days), Cherriette (20–26 days), Early Scarlet Globe (20–28 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Holmes Royal Red good for?
Holmes Royal Red 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)
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