Radish Violet de Gournay seeds - Winter radish
Radish Violet de Gournay seeds - Winter radish
Raphanus sativus Violet de Gournay
Winter radish
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Description
The Violet de Gournay Radish is a heritage variety that is productive and prized for its elongated root with violet skin and white flesh, which is crisp and flavoursome with a mild, delicate flavour. Suited to autumn and winter cultivation, it develops quickly in moist, deep, well-worked soil, with a sunny to partially shaded exposure. Ideal for growing directly in the ground in vegetable gardens, it can also be cultivated in large containers on a balcony, provided the soil is sufficiently deep. Water regularly to prevent premature bolting.
The radish is a fairly hardy annual or biennial vegetable plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. We mainly consume the root raw, but its freshly picked leaves can enhance soups. Radishes come in different colours, red being the most common, but also pink, white, or grey. They are generally classified into 2 main types: monthly radishes, varieties with a small root, and winter radishes, with a long root.
There are also Japanese radishes or 'daikon', which have a long, white, conical root, sometimes marketed as turnips. The winter radish has a large taproot with black, pink, or purplish skin. Its flesh is white. Its leaves are green and divided, forming a compact clump at the base of the plant. Its taste is stronger than that of monthly radishes. It has a pungent flavour and can be eaten cooked, like turnips, or raw, like carrots. The winter radish has many virtues: it contains vitamin C and sulphur, but also phosphorus and magnesium. It is antiscorbutic and diuretic and is recommended for people suffering from liver and gallbladder issues.
Harvest and storage:
Harvest winter radish 4 to 5 months after sowing by gently lifting with a garden fork and leaving to dry on the soil before bringing them in. If they are to overwinter in the ground, cover the soil with straw.
The chef's tip:
Enjoy it thinly sliced with a little salt, or prepare pickles in the style of gherkins.
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Plant habit
Foliage
Botanical data
Raphanus
sativus
Violet de Gournay
Brassicaceae
Winter radish
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing
Sow Violet de Gournay radish from June to August. The seeds should be sown thinly, directly in position, in a loosened soil in rows spaced 20 to 30 cm apart, cover with 2 cm of compost or fine soil. Firm lightly with the back of a rake and water with a fine spray. Keep sufficiently moist until germination.
Radishes like bright and sunny situations, and appreciate light shade in the height of summer. Watering should be light but regular.
Maintenance
Once the seeds have germinated, thinning is required. This involves removing the weakest young plants so as to keep only the most vigorous ones every 10 to 15 cm for round radishes.
The soil should be kept relatively moist by regular watering. Hoeing, weeding and mulching combined with watering will help limit the production of pungent radishes. Furthermore, the moisture will prevent flea beetle infestations, which proliferate in hot, dry weather.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.