The French breakfast radish is a classic variety producing elongated, red roots with white tips, crisp flesh, and a mild, slightly peppery flavor. Very early-maturing and easy to grow, it is ideal for quick spring and fall harvests in Quebec vegetable gardens.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Direct sowing outdoors as soon as the soil is workable (May in zones 5-6) and successive sowings throughout the season
Sowing technique : In rows or broadcast, lightly press the seeds into the soil
Sowing depth : ~ 1 to 2 cm
Germination time : 3 to 7 days
Germination temperature : 8 to 20 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Cool season spring and autumn
Transplanting : Not necessary (direct sowing)
Plant spacing : ~ 5 to 8 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 25 to 30 cm
Hardiness zone : Annual plant adapted to cool climates
Light : Full sun to partial shade
Soil type : Loose, light and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil evenly moist
Soil fertility : Moderately fertile soil recommended
Pre-harvest time : Approximately 20 to 25 days after sowing
Watering : Regular, avoid drying out
Other features : Successive sowing for continuous harvests

4. Usage

Delicious raw as a snack, in salads, on toast, or as a garnish. The French breakfast radish is prized for its freshness and crisp texture.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Lettuce, carrot, peas, cucumber
Nefarious plants : Cabbage