Vegetable Description: Champion is a large Cherry Belle type radish. The bright-red roots of this vegetable average 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter with firm mild flesh. Grows large without getting pithy and holds well. This variety is resistant to cold temperatures, and is great for early or late plantings. Matures in 20 to 30 days. Seeds are poisonous if ingested.

Vegetable Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus

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Vegetable Duration: Biennial

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 28

Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 3000

Vegetable Height: 6” to 12”

Vegetable Spacing: 2” to 3”

Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 2” apart and 1/2“ below soil surface. Can sow closer, then thin later. Rows should be spaced 18” apart.

Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow seed heads to dry on plants; then remove heads, break them open, and collect seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.