The Rido Red watermelon radish is a unique variety producing large roots with pale green skin and bright red flesh reminiscent of a watermelon. Crisp, sweet, and slightly peppery, it is highly prized for its refined flavor and striking visual impact in cooking.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Direct sowing in open ground as soon as the soil can be worked in spring or late summer for an autumn harvest (zone 5-6)
Sowing technique : Online or in pockets
Sowing depth : ~ 1 to 2 cm
Germination time : 5 to 10 days
Germination temperature : 10 to 20 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Cool season spring and autumn
Transplantation : Not recommended (direct sowing)
Plant spacing : ~ 10 to 15 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 30 to 45 cm
Hardiness zone : Annual plant adapted to cool climates
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Loose, fertile and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil evenly moist
Soil fertility : Soil enriched with organic matter is recommended
Pre-harvest time : Approximately 55 to 65 days after sowing
Watering : Regular, avoid drying out the soil
Other characteristics : Large-caliber roots with colored flesh; slow and regular growth promotes better quality

4. Usage

Excellent raw in salads, thinly sliced or julienned. Its bright red flesh adds color, crunch and originality to dishes, and it is also delicious lightly marinated.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Lettuce, peas, beans, carrots, cucumber
Negative plants : Cabbage, turnip, chervil, potato