Radish 'German Giant' Seeds

‘German Giant’ is just what it sounds like – a very large round red radish heirloom from Germany. Scarlet-red skin, crisp white flesh. You can harvest these beauties from marble to baseball size. ‘German Giant’ is great at retaining its flavor and texture – will not get woody or spongy. Delicious in salads, on sandwiches, or eaten like an apple.

3 g. seed packet

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus ‘German Giant’

Days to Maturity: 28 days

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is above 40°F Successive Sowings: Every 1 to 2 weeks until late spring. Sow again in late summer until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ½"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 3"

Row Spacing: 12"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 3" apart

Harvesting: Harvest when radish is no larger than 2" in diameter. If allowed to grow bigger, 'German Giant' will get hot.