{"product_id":"fothergills-radish-whitella-f1-vegetable-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Radish Whitella F1 Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Raphanus sativus 'Whitella F1', an elite, market-first white hybrid selection within the Radish family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, possessing superior hybrid vigour for lightning-fast germination and highly uniform root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePure Alabaster White Globes:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears a prolific abundance of beautifully structured, round roots cloaked in a striking, bright white skin. The unique colouration offers a sophisticated, gourmet aesthetic that breaks away from traditional red radishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlow to Turn Woody:\u003c\/b\u003e Bred with advanced modern genetics to ensure the interior white flesh remains solid, crisp, and exceptionally juicy for a long period. Unlike older open-pollinated varieties, it is highly resistant to turning pithy, tough, or overly hollow past maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefined Peppery Flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with a clean, crisp, and delightfully refreshing mild peppery bite, making it an excellent, crowd-pleasing addition to any fresh seasonal dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutstanding Disease Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases superb built-in genetic protection, featuring high natural resistance in both the leaves and roots against Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt, keeping the plants healthy and productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Yielding Space Saver:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly valued for its neat, compact habit and strong leaf attachment. Because it occupies minimal space, it serves as an excellent \"intercrop\" choice, sown in the temporary empty spaces between slower-growing crops like brassicas or sweetcorn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly rewarding, health-boosting crop for home growers, serving as an excellent natural source of immune-supporting Vitamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e For a non-stop, continuous supply of crisp white radishes from spring through to autumn, sow small successional batches every 2 weeks from February through to September. Sow seeds thinly directly into finely raked, weed-free, and well-drained soil 1cm (0.5in) deep, in rows spaced 15cm (6in) apart. Position in full sun. \u003ci\u003e(Early February sowings can be started under cloches or in a cold greenhouse).\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThinning Out:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the young seedlings emerge, thin them out gradually to space individual plants roughly 2.5–5cm (1–2in) apart. Proper thinning ensures the roots have ample room to swell evenly into perfect spheres without crowding one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Speed Control:\u003c\/b\u003e The key to cultivating premium, crunchy radishes is rapid, unchecked growth. Keep the soil or container compost consistently moist but never waterlogged. Regular, even watering keeps the flesh sweet and crisp; allowing the soil to dry out completely stresses the hybrid root system, causing the radishes to develop a harsh, unpleasantly hot flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Pull the roots promptly when they are small to medium-sized (roughly the size of a marble to a walnut) for the absolute peak crispness and flavor. Pull them fresh as needed between March and October, trim the leafy tops, and wash thoroughly before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57675837866367,"sku":"FTG-47487","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Radish_Whitella_F1_Vegetable_Seeds.webp?v=1780483528","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-radish-whitella-f1-vegetable-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}