Radish German Giant offers the rare ability to grow large radishes — ranging from the size of a golf ball up to a baseball — while maintaining a mild flavor and excellent texture without becoming woody or pithy. This variety’s standout characteristic is its extended harvest window: roots can be left in the ground well past standard harvest size and will remain crisp and tender, giving gardeners flexibility to pick at their preferred size. Maturing in approximately 30 days, German Giant is one of the fastest-producing large radish varieties available and is ideal for succession planting throughout the cool season.

Germination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 3/25. TLM.

Why Choose Radish German Giant?

• Exceptional Size: Grows from golf ball to baseball size — among the largest round radish varieties available to home gardeners.
• Stays Tender at Large Size: Unlike most radishes that become pithy and bitter when large, German Giant remains crisp and mild — the key trait that defines this variety.
• Extended Harvest Window: No need to harvest all at once — roots hold quality in the ground for an extended period, offering genuine flexibility.
• Rapid Maturity: Ready in just 30 days — one of the fastest large-rooted vegetables from seed to table.
• 97% Germination Rate: Exceptional germination reliability for a consistent, predictable stand.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Passed down through generations for at least 75 years — save seeds year after year.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Full sun — at least 6 hours per day for best root development.
• Soil: Loose, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Remove rocks and clods that can cause misshapen roots. Sandy loam is ideal for large round radishes.
• Planting: Direct sow ½ inch deep as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or 6–8 weeks before first fall frost. Do not transplant — radishes do not tolerate root disturbance.
• Spacing: Sow seeds 2 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Thin to 4–6 inches once established — German Giant needs more room than standard radishes to reach full size.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist — inconsistent watering causes cracking and pithiness even in this variety.
• Succession Sowing: Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest throughout the cool season.
• Harvesting: Ready in approximately 30 days. Can be harvested anywhere from golf ball to baseball size. Roots hold quality in the ground longer than most radishes — harvest when desired size is reached.

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Cooking Methods

• Raw in Salads: Slice or quarter for a satisfying crunch in green salads and slaws — the large size makes for impressive, substantial pieces.
• Pickled: Quick-pickle halved or quartered pieces in apple cider vinegar with salt and sugar — the large size gives a meatier pickle than standard radishes.
• Roasted: Halve or quarter and roast at 400°F for 25–30 minutes — roasting mellows the flavor and caramelizes natural sugars beautifully.
• Stuffed: Hollow out large baseball-size roots and stuff with cream cheese, herb spreads, or savory fillings for a showstopping appetizer.
• Crudités: Slice into thick rounds or wedges for a bold, impressive addition to a vegetable platter with dips.
• Soups & Braises: Quarter and add to soups or braises where the large pieces hold their shape and absorb rich savory flavors.

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Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested radishes (not planting seeds). Per 1 cup (116g) raw sliced radishes:

• Calories: 19
• Total Fat: 0.1g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 45mg (2% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 3.9g (1% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9g (7% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 2.2g
• Protein: 0.8g
• Vitamin C: 17.2mg (19% Daily Value)
• Folate: 29mcg (7% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 270mg (6% Daily Value)

*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested roots from mature radish plants.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: While German Giant holds quality at larger sizes better than most radishes, harvest before skin becomes dull or cracked for best flavor. Results may vary by growing conditions and climate.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored radish seeds remain viable for 4–5 years.
• Planting Zones: Grown as a cool-season annual in all USDA zones. Best in spring and fall. In Zones 9–11, plant October–March for a winter harvest.

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