Pepito is a compact F1 hybrid radish that lives up to its name with rapid maturity, reaching harvest in just 21 days. This variety brings superior heat tolerance to the radish patch, a genuine advantage when spring turns warm faster than expected. The compact growth habit means Pepito fits neatly into small spaces and succession plantings, while its frost tolerance extends the growing season on both ends. With moderate water needs and a preference for neutral soil (pH 6.0, 7.0), it's straightforward to grow well.
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Speed is Pepito's signature: ready to harvest in three weeks, it outpaces many other radish varieties. The hybrid vigor combined with heat tolerance means you can keep harvesting through conditions that would send traditional radishes bolting or turning pithy. At just 2 inches of spacing, you can pack remarkable yields into a small bed, making this variety especially valuable for gardeners working with limited room.
Pepito radishes are eaten fresh, typically sliced thin into salads, pickled whole, or served as a crisp side at the table. Their rapid maturity makes them excellent for quick successions, allowing you to plant new crops every two to three weeks for continuous harvests throughout the season.
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Direct sow Pepito radish seeds in friable, well-drained soil when soil temperatures reach 45, 75°F. Plant in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in late summer for fall harvest. Space seeds 2 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart.
Pepito radishes are ready in 21 days from sowing. Harvest when roots reach usable size, typically 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Pull gently from the soil and rinse immediately. Radishes remain in prime condition only a few days, so harvest frequently for best quality, texture, and mild flavor.
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