{"product_id":"german-giant-radish-seeds","title":"German Giant Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus) – German Mammoth\/Giant Red Radish, Amish Heirloom, Grows to Baseball Size Without Cracking, Sweet Crisp Flavor, Fast 30-Day Harvest","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e50+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eGerman Giant Radish — The Amish Heirloom That Grows to Baseball Size Without Cracking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerman Giant breaks the radish rule book that says large roots get woody and pithy. Harvest this one at golf ball, cue ball, or baseball size, and it remains crisp, mild, and genuinely sweet. Scarlet-red skin conceals creamy white flesh with a whisper of peppery warmth... the kind of radish that makes you slice thin rounds and pair with sharp cheddar and summer sausage. Maturity is lightning-fast: 30 days from direct sowing. It tolerates cold weather far better than heat, making it ideal for spring and fall gardens where most vegetables struggle. This Amish heirloom from Germany proves that size and quality are not enemies... they just needed proper breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows German Giant Radish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHome gardeners tired of pithy oversized radishes and ready to prove this variety different. Cooks who slice radishes thin for charcuterie boards and summer snacks. Anyone with spring and fall gardens wanting fast, reliable harvests. Kids excited by truly giant vegetables. And anyone who appreciates a plant that breaks the rules and succeeds anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Heirloom Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e, an Amish heirloom from Germany dating back to the 1800s. Round, globe-shaped roots with scarlet-red skin and crisp white slightly peppery flesh. The defining trait: grows large... golf ball to baseball size... without becoming woody, pithy, or spongy. Most radishes above 1.5 inches lose quality; German Giant maintains fine texture and sweetness up to 3+ inches. Maturity: 25-30 days from seed. Germination: 4-10 days at 45-85°F soil temperature. Flavor: mild, crisp, slightly peppery with underlying sweetness. Excels in cool weather. Open-pollinated heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharcuterie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin. Pair with cheese and cured meats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dice or slice into greens. Sweetness balances vinaigrettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice and pickle. Stays crisp for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButter \u0026amp; Salt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic German preparation. Slice thin, serve with butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer thin slices on rye with butter and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve and roast. Sweetness intensifies, bite disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin before serving or purée into cream soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing German Giant Radish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow spring or late summer. ½ inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 1 inch apart; thin to 2-3 inches for large roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-10 days at 45-85°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade. 4-5 hours daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, deeply worked, well-prepared. Radishes hate compaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture, 1-2 inches per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool season crop. Thrives 50-70°F. Avoid sustained heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golf ball to baseball size. All remain crisp and mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool\/humid conditions. Lasts 2-3 weeks refrigerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmish heirloom from Germany. Grows to baseball size without cracking. 30-day harvest. Scarlet-red skin, white sweet-peppery flesh. Mild, crisp at any size. Perfect for raw slicing, charcuterie, salads, pickling. Cold-hardy, spring and fall crop. Fast germination, direct sow. Open-pollinated. Breaks the rule book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860742037822,"sku":"11481","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5535.png?v=1785806629","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/german-giant-radish-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}