Radish 'French Breakfast'

French breakfast radish

  • Radish with white on the tip
  • Small to medium-sized
  • Syn. Raphanus sativus

  • Included in Recipe(s):
  • Category: Vegetable
  • Hardiness Zone: 2-11

French Breakfast radishes produce crisp, cylindrical roots with a single taproot and smooth, thin skin. Their distinctive two-toned coloring features vibrant fuchsia-red shoulders fading to white tips. Beneath the skin, the white flesh is dense, succulent, and delightfully crisp with a satisfying snap. Enjoy their mild, earthy, and peppery flavor fresh, or cook them to bring out a subtly sweet, nutty taste. The leafy green tops are also edible.

Attributes
Border or Bed
Edible
Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Low Maintenance
Programs
Sara's Superb Herbs
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Radish 'French Breakfast'

Thrives in moist well-drained soils, with average amount of water. Harvest promptly to avoid pithiness.