Beautiful Pink Roots
Produces attractive soft-pink to rosy-pink roots with a smooth surface and distinctive elongated shape.
Lady Slipper Radish Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Lady Slipper Radish Seeds
Lady Slipper Radish is an attractive heirloom vegetable variety known for its plump, elongated roots and beautiful soft-pink skin. Its crisp, pure-white flesh offers a deliciously mild and slightly sweet flavor, making it a wonderful choice for fresh salads, sandwiches, vegetable platters, and garden harvests. This early-maturing radish produces tender roots in approximately 25–30 days under suitable growing conditions. Its unique shape, appealing color, and refreshing taste make it a favorite among home gardeners and vegetable growers.
Soft Pink Radish
Heirloom Variety
Crisp White Flesh
Early Harvest
Key Features
Crisp White Flesh
Features bright white flesh with a refreshing crunch that makes it excellent for fresh vegetable dishes.
Mild and Sweet Flavor
Offers a pleasantly mild, slightly sweet radish flavor that is suitable for salads, sandwiches, and snacks.
Quick Growing Variety
Typically reaches harvest maturity in approximately 25–30 days, allowing gardeners to enjoy an early crop.
Product Highlights
Distinctive soft-pink root color
Plump and elongated root shape
Crisp and bright white flesh
Mild and slightly sweet taste
Early harvest in 25–30 days
Open-pollinated heirloom variety
Excellent for fresh salads and sandwiches
Suitable for home and container gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Raphanus sativus |
| Common Name | Lady Slipper Radish; Pink Lady Slipper Radish |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds — Open-Pollinated Heirloom Variety |
| Plant Type | Root Vegetable |
| Root Color | Soft Pink to Rosy Pink |
| Flesh Color | Bright White |
| Root Shape | Plump, Elongated, and Oval-Shaped |
| Flavor | Mild, Sweet, and Refreshing |
| Growth Habit | Compact Leafy Top with Edible Underground Roots |
| Life Cycle | Biennial, Commonly Grown as an Annual |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 25–30 Days |
| Germination Time | Approximately 4–10 Days Under Suitable Conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 15–24°C |
| Planting Season | Spring and Fall; Cool-Weather Growing Periods |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sowing Recommended |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 0.5–1.25 cm |
| Seed Spacing | Approximately 2.5 cm; Thin Seedlings as Needed |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 30–45 cm |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, Fertile, Well-Drained Sandy Loam Soil |
| Watering | Regular and Consistent Moisture |
| Container Growing | Suitable for Containers with Adequate Rooting Depth |
| Harvesting | Harvest When Roots Reach Suitable Size and Tenderness |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Not Typically Specified for This Annual Vegetable Crop |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Select a sunny garden location or a suitable container. Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil free from large stones and hard clumps. A loose growing medium encourages straight, well-shaped radish roots.
Select a sunny garden location or a suitable container. Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil free from large stones and hard clumps. A loose growing medium encourages straight, well-shaped radish roots.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow Lady Slipper Radish seeds directly into the prepared soil at approximately 0.5–1.25 cm deep. Space seeds about 2.5 cm apart and maintain approximately 30–45 cm between rows. Direct sowing helps prevent disturbance to developing roots.
Sow Lady Slipper Radish seeds directly into the prepared soil at approximately 0.5–1.25 cm deep. Space seeds about 2.5 cm apart and maintain approximately 30–45 cm between rows. Direct sowing helps prevent disturbance to developing roots.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Seeds generally emerge within approximately 4–10 days under favorable conditions. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Seeds generally emerge within approximately 4–10 days under favorable conditions. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Care
Provide full sunlight or partial shade depending on your local climate. Thin overcrowded seedlings to allow enough room for the roots to develop properly. Maintain consistent watering and remove weeds around the plants.
Provide full sunlight or partial shade depending on your local climate. Thin overcrowded seedlings to allow enough room for the roots to develop properly. Maintain consistent watering and remove weeds around the plants.
Step 5: Harvest Fresh Radishes
Lady Slipper Radishes are generally ready for harvesting in approximately 25–30 days. Check root development and harvest when the roots have reached a suitable size. Timely harvesting helps maintain their crisp texture, mild flavor, and tender quality.
Lady Slipper Radishes are generally ready for harvesting in approximately 25–30 days. Check root development and harvest when the roots have reached a suitable size. Timely harvesting helps maintain their crisp texture, mild flavor, and tender quality.
Grow Beautiful and Delicious Lady Slipper Radishes
Bring something special to your vegetable garden with Lady Slipper Radish Seeds. These attractive pink radishes combine an elegant elongated shape, crisp white flesh, and a mild, sweet flavor. Their quick-growing nature makes them an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy fresh homegrown vegetables. Sow your seeds, provide consistent moisture, and enjoy a beautiful harvest of refreshing radishes in approximately 25–30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Lady Slipper Radish Seeds, including their unique root characteristics, growing requirements, and harvesting tips.
What makes Lady Slipper Radish different from regular radishes?
Lady Slipper Radish is distinguished by its attractive soft-pink skin and plump, elongated root shape. Unlike many common round radish varieties, it develops oval to elongated roots with crisp white flesh and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Its distinctive appearance makes it particularly attractive for fresh salads, vegetable platters, and homegrown produce displays.
How long does Lady Slipper Radish take to grow from seed to harvest?
Lady Slipper Radish generally takes approximately 25–30 days from sowing to harvest under suitable growing conditions. Seeds usually germinate within 4–10 days when provided with adequate moisture and favorable soil temperatures. Harvest the roots when they reach a suitable size rather than leaving them in the ground for too long, as delayed harvesting can affect their texture and flavor.
Why are my Lady Slipper Radishes growing leaves but not forming large roots?
Excessive leafy growth with poorly developed roots can result from overcrowded seedlings, overly rich nitrogen-heavy soil, insufficient sunlight, inconsistent watering, or unsuitable temperatures. Provide loose, well-drained soil, thin seedlings to allow enough growing space, and maintain consistent moisture. Growing radishes during cooler weather also helps encourage healthy root development.