New 2008

A traditional 'winter' variety for sowing in late June and July to harvest and store for winter use in salads. Quite long, tapering roots of carmine skin and pure white, crisp pungent flesh.

Sow June to July. Sow thinly, 13mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well drained , fertile soil , which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods. Thin out seedlings to allow 5-7cm (2-3in) between plants.

Keep cool and moist to help prevent running to seed.

Lift roots before winter weather gets too sever and store in boxes of moist peat/sand.