Round Black Spanish Radish

25 Seeds+

🌱 Round Black Spanish Radish Seeds
Raphanus sativus

A dramatic heirloom with centuries of history 🕰️🌿, Round Black Spanish Radish produces large, globe-shaped roots with striking jet-black skin ⚫✨ and crisp, white flesh 🤍. Known since the 16th century in Europe, it delivers a bold, peppery punch 🌶️ and exceptional storage life — keeping for months when properly cellared. Hardy, cold-tolerant, and full of character, it’s a radish that brings heritage flavor + rustic beauty to the garden and kitchen.

👅 Flavor Profile:
Sharp 🌶️, earthy 🌱, and spicy-peppery with a lingering bite 💥.

🍴 Culinary Uses:

🥗 Slice thin for salads or crudités with bold flavor contrast
🥪 Shave onto sandwiches & tacos for peppery crunch
🥘 Roast or sauté for mellowed, earthy sweetness
🥒 Pickle slices or matchsticks for gourmet condiments
🍵 Use in soups, stews, or fermentations (like kimchi) for depth

👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Round Black Spanish Radish is the chef’s heirloom powerhouse 🌱👨🍳🔥. Its inky-black skin and white interior create a dramatic visual, while its spicy bite elevates salads, pickles, and rustic European-inspired dishes. A root that offers storage, history, and bold flavor — perfect for creative kitchens.

🌱 Growing Notes:

🪴 Hardy biennial grown as annual, 50–70 days to maturity
⚫ Large round roots, 3–4” diameter, black skin, white flesh
🌞 Thrives in cool weather, best as a fall crop
❄️ Stores for months when harvested mature & cellared
🌿 Easy to grow, tolerant of poor soils

✨ Quick Facts:

• Latin Name: Raphanus sativus (‘Round Black Spanish’)

• Habit: Biennial root crop, grown as annual

• Root Size: 3–4” round, black skin, white flesh

• Flavor: Sharp, earthy, spicy-peppery

• Culinary Uses: Salads, pickles, roasts, soups, ferments

• Special Use: Exceptional storage heirloom