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Thu, Oct 20, 05 at 0:19
| Just bought some of these at the farmer's market. Looks like a turnip, 3-4 inch diameter, redish-purple flesh, mild radish flavor. Would like to grow some, but can't find seeds online. Can anybody help? Maybe it has another name? |
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- Posted by therainfallsup (My Page) on Sun, Oct 23, 05 at 8:53
| 1. try spelling watermelon correctly. 2. try using google. I found them in 3 seconds. |
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| Thanks. I've never encountered such a combination of wisdom and courtesy. |
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| It looks like a great radish. I've never had any luck growing radishes here in Winnipeg - it gets too hot too quickly. I've tried mustard too - same problem. Joe |
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- Posted by Marshallz10 z9-10 CA (My Page) on Fri, Oct 28, 05 at 13:19
| The radish is a great taste treat because all the heat is in the peel and underlying white tissue. The "watermelon" pink to red center is sweet, reminiscent of watermelon. The radish has several names, depending upon the seed company selling this Asian radish. Some call it Red Heart for example. Among those that sell seed are Johnny's Selected Seed and Pinetree Seed. The tops are good edible greens too. |
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- Posted by Greenwitch Sz19 SoCal (My Page) on Wed, Nov 9, 05 at 12:27
| Botanical Interests offers them so if you know a nursery that carries that line you might find them there. They are called Watermelon Mantang Hong, it's a Chinese winter radish. Rahanus sativus is the botanical name. |
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