The Mysterious Carrot Radish

When I pulled up the first group of these Cincinnati market radishes (from Seed Savers) I had forgotten they were this elongated variety. So when I pulled up these carrot-like suckers I was completely befuddled. Thanks to modern technology I was able to check the website for what I had ordered, and promptly felt like an idiot. :)

Fruits... er, Vegetables... of My Labor

The first bunch of radishes has been harvested..  and consumed! There weren't many. Pictured are Rover (the round red ones), French Breakfast, and Ping Pong. There are still more in the ground since these got a slow start, and another round is coming up fast.

Can't Wait for Radishes

Radishes are quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Not only are they delicious but they come up so quickly, it satisfies my natural impatience. Here is my initial patch of radishes on May 10, and a close-up from the 18th. Another week and it'll be fresh radishes to snack on!

These guys have done so well on their own, with just a little water, I was reluctant to give them any help. Finally I broke down and weeded by hand. It's tedious work since the weeds are still pretty small, but now the radishes have less competition for nutrients.

The second sowing from May 15 is emerging as expected. Regular plantings spaced a week or so apart will mean a good supply all summer long!