VegetableRadish
Big Time Radish
Big Time Radish is a spring-season Korean radish hybrid that defies the reputation of its kind. Unlike traditional Korean radishes that demand a fall planting window, this variety thrives when sown early in the season, reaching harvest in 60 to 69 days. The roots stretch to eight inches long and three inches in diameter, dressed in distinctive deep green shoulders that fade into pristine white, and the flesh delivers the crisp, mild bite that makes radishes irresistible raw. Hardy across zones 3 through 10 and resistant to bolting, it's a hybrid bred specifically to give spring gardeners access to the Korean radish experience.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loose, Fertile Loam
Growth Stats
12 in
Height
Spacing
4
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3-10
Size
12in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
Big Time Radish breaks the mold of Korean radish timing, allowing spring planting when most varieties demand fall. The roots are visually striking: deep green shoulders melting into bright white, each one reaching a substantial eight inches with a clean three-inch diameter. Every bite is perfectly crisp with a mild, delicious flavor that doesn't assault the palate, and the hybrid's bolting resistance means you won't lose your crop to premature flowering when warm weather arrives.
Common Uses
Big Time Radish shines in fresh preparations where its crisp texture and mild flavor can take center stage. Slice it thin for salads, serve it whole as a crudités offering, or pickle it for a tangy condiment. The substantial roots also work beautifully in stir-fries and can be fermented into kimchi-style preserves, allowing gardeners to preserve the harvest beyond the season.
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Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow Big Time Radish seeds in early spring as soon as the soil is workable. Space seeds four inches apart in rows 24 inches apart, thinning seedlings after germination. For spring planting, sow as early as possible to take advantage of cool conditions before heat triggers bolting.
Harvesting
Harvest Big Time Radish when the roots reach approximately eight inches long, typically 60 to 69 days after sowing. You can gauge readiness by gently excavating soil around the shoulder of the root to check size without pulling. Once the roots reach full size with their characteristic deep green shoulders fading to white, pull them from the ground, brush away soil, and trim the greens. Harvest promptly once mature to prevent the roots from becoming woody or excessively pithy.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Raphanus sativus
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Raphanus
Native Status
L48 (I)AK (I)HI (I)PR (I)CAN (I)GL (I)
History & Origin
“Big Time Korean Radish is a hybrid developed to solve a real problem for spring gardeners: traditional Korean radishes are fall crops, leaving spring planters without options. This hybrid was bred to maintain the desirable traits of Korean radishes, the mild flavor and crisp texture that sets them apart from peppery European types, while shifting the growing window to early spring when most gardeners are itching to plant. The result is a variety that honors the Korean radish tradition while expanding when and where it can be grown.”