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Raphanus sativus
RADISH-ORIENTAL-GREEN QINGLUOBO (TREATED) is a two toned radish originating from China and commonly recognised for its lime green colour both inside and out. It grows from 12-25cm long and gets hotter as it matures if it is allowed to develop in the sun. For a milder flavour plant in mid Summer or Autumn and harvest in Winter. Can be fermented, grated or sliced and added to salads, stir fry or soup or eaten raw. It tastes a bit like horseradish with a sweet undertone. Grows best in cool climates and can bolt in warmer climates but produces pretty purple flowers.
Any seeds IMPORTED from overseas must be TREATED now according to the new bio-security law. Thus this batch of Qingluobo is treated. If you save the seeds and replant the following year these seeds are considered NOT TREATED.
The heritage of Oriental Green Qingluobo radish can be traced back to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is believed to have been introduced to the United States in the late 19th century. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Unique in size, colour, and flavour, it can be pickled, cooked or eaten raw. The flavour is said to taste like sweet horseradish.
These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram), DO NOT eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Keep them away from children & animals. Wear gloves and thoroughly wash your skin with water & soap after touching the seeds. Treated seeds do not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. These treated seeds are strictly for propagation or growing in the garden only. THE RESULTANT CROP IS EDIBLE.
Fungicide seed treatment may be an AQIS (Biosecurity, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Government of Australia) requirement for certain seed varieties. Treated seeds may be dyed a distinct colour.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height (cm)
15 - 20
Season of Interest
Autumn
Temperature Range (°C)
10 - 25
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun / Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
pH
6 - 7
Soil Temperature (°C)
7 - 29
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in water for a few hours before planting
Sowing Depth (mm)
1
Plant Spacing (cm)
2 - 5
Row spacing (cm)
15 - 30
Watering
Regular watering, keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
5 - 7
Harvest Time (Days)
20 - 30
Good Companion Plants
Cucumber, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Beans, Carrots, Brassicas (e.g. cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower)
Bad Companion Plants
Mustard plants, Turnips, Radicchio, Potatoes
Pests
Flea beetles (Phyllotreta spp.), Root maggots (Delia spp.), Aphids (Aphis spp.), Slugs and snails (Gastropoda)
Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, Alternaria leaf spot, Clubroot, Root rot, Bacterial leaf spot
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
