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'Nero Tondo' Radishes
 
Sub-Category: Round
 
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Description: Black Spanish type. Large, round, 2- to 4-inch black-skinned, roots with hot-flavored, white flesh. Sow midspring or later when soil temperatures are above 60°F to prevent bolting.
Days To Maturity: 50
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Yield: (1.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (1.0 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 04/13/2008 by SewingDiva - An intermediate gardener

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Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

I had high hopes but this variety was a complete failure last year, so the low rating is really due to my problems/mistakes. I started them mid August and aphids destroyed 95%, so I had to pull them up. This year I planted them mid April and will use row covers on my 18 inch raised beds. However, I did get to taste at least one and they are indeed hot! The white flesh and dark skin is very pretty.
 




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