Edward
Edward is a white radish for the open ground with a slim, slightly round shape and feathery leaves. Smooth surface with minimal side root growth. Strong crown with ca. 30 cm long leaves. Roots 25 cm long. Medium length growing period, for the entire growing season. Good level of sharpness with sweetness and flavour.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Raphanus sativus var. nigerGrowing situation: open ground
Origin
Breeder: J. JacobsMultiplier: De Beersche Hoeve / René Groenen und Gineke de Graaf Cerifications: Demeter
Cultivation
Direct sowing: for bunching and single roots: begin March (under fleece) till end of April and mid of July till mid of August forcing raddish: in cold greenhouse end of January till end of February or end of August till beginning of September Autumn and winter radish: beginning of July till beginning of August single roots ca. 25 x 20 cm Note: sow more thickly and thin out to the required spacing single roots: 30-60 g/a; 5-7 seeds per running metre single roots ca. 20 plants/m²