Going to Seed Radish Grex

Raphanus sativus

Origin: US

Improvement status: Breeding population

Seeds per packet: ~100

Germination tested 10/2025: 97%

Life cycle: Annual or Biennial

This radish grex originated from the Going to Seed collaborative seed-share — a joyful experiment in diversity and cooperation. Gardeners across the continent inter-planted every kind of radish they could find — Daikon, spring types, winter types, etc — then saved and shared seed from plants that thrived under their local conditions. Each fall, the harvests were recombined and re-sown, blending regional adaptations into one vibrant, evolving population.

After three generations of open pollination, this mix leans mostly toward spring radish types, though surprises certainly still emerge. Expect roots of many shapes, colors, and flavors — each one a whisper of the places and people who helped shape it.

Plant freely, taste widely, and save seed from what loves your garden.

We got these seeds from our friend Joseph Lofthouse, and we're grateful to him and the whole Going to Seed community for sharing them with us!

GROWING TIPS: Direct-sow when danger of frost has passed. Feel free to dig up roots in order to examine them to determine which ones you want to re-plant.