Radish, French Breakfast (Raphanus sativus)

1879. An old Paris market radish, its shape was known as “olive shaped”. An oblong radish, about 2” long, red with white tip whose flesh is crisp and tender.
To grow: Sow seed ¼” deep in spring as soon as soils can be worked. Thin to 2-3” apart. Successive plantings every 3 weeks ensure a consistent crop all summer. Radishes like cool soil all summer.