An elongated red radish with a crisp white tip and mild, peppery bite. One of the fastest crops of all, ready in weeks and perfect for succession sowing.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 20 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Radish 'French Breakfast'
Botanically, Raphanus sativus 'French Breakfast' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Brassicaceae family. It reaches around 20 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Radish 'French Breakfast'
Radish 'French Breakfast' suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Radish 'French Breakfast' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Radish 'French Breakfast' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Radish 'French Breakfast' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Radish 'French Breakfast' in the garden
Radish 'French Breakfast' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Radish 'French Breakfast' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Radish 'French Breakfast'
Plant Sale lists Radish 'French Breakfast' as seed and seedlings. Stock isn't live yet — register your interest using the panel above and we'll email you the moment it lands.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Radish 'French Breakfast' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.