{"product_id":"radish-red-meat-watermelon-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Radish Red Meat Watermelon 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(243, 18, 18);\"\u003eRadish Red Meat Watermelon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e produces large, round roots measuring about 2–4 inches across, with a plain green-white exterior that reveals a striking dark pink interior when sliced. This Non-GMO heirloom has a sweet, mild flavor that becomes especially appealing in cool weather. Sow it as a summer-to-fall crop for the best root development, color, and flavor, then harvest the crisp roots for salads, pickles, garnishes, and colorful kitchen projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 1\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Radish Red Meat Watermelon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Interior Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice through the plain exterior to reveal a vivid dark pink center with dramatic visual appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, Mild Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a crisp root with a gentler flavor than many standard radishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow round roots about 2–4 inches in diameter with plenty of flesh for fresh eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Garden Favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool weather helps develop the best flavor and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserve the vibrant pink color in quick pickles and other tested recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional variety and save seed from properly isolated plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional variety without genetic engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in summer through early fall, generally July through September, for the best root development. Spring planting can trigger bolting before the roots mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use loose, well-drained soil with a target pH of about 6.0–7.0. Remove rocks and hard clods so roots can form evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow about ½ inch deep. Radishes are best sown in place rather than transplanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 2 inches apart, then thin to 4–6 inches so the roots have room to size up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist to reduce cracking and pithy roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler weather can improve sweetness and deepen the interior color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use light, low-nitrogen fertility. Excess nitrogen can promote leafy tops at the expense of roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin checking roots around 50 days and harvest promptly when they reach the size you prefer. Over-mature roots can become pithy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backing our commitment to responsible seed stewardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw in Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thinly to show off the pink center and add crisp, mild flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-pickle in vinegar with salt, sugar, ginger, or other favorite seasonings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve and roast until tender to mellow the flavor and bring out natural sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-Fried:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice and cook briefly with garlic, sesame oil, or other vegetables for a colorful side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use thin rounds or julienne strips on tacos, grain bowls, ramen, and snack boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermented:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in a tested kimchi or vegetable-fermentation recipe for color and mild radish flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 9, 9);\"\u003eOrder Watermelon Radish Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow crisp, sweet Watermelon Radishes with a dramatic pink center for fresh eating, pickling, and fall harvests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested watermelon radish rather than planting seeds. Per 1 cup (116g) raw sliced radish:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mg (2% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9g (1% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9g (7% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.2mg (19% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29mcg (7% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270mg (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePercent Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. 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