Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Leafminer
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
फ्रेंच मूली
Chionodoxa
In German
Französisch Rettich
Chionodoxa
In French
radis français
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
rábano francés
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
Chionodoxa
In Polish
French Radish
Chionodoxa
In Latin
French radicula
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Raphanus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Radish and Chionodoxa
Season and care of French Radish and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Radish and Chionodoxa Physical Information
French Radish and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of French Radish and Chionodoxa are as follows:
French Radish flower color: White
French Radish leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of French Radish and Chionodoxa
Care of French Radish and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.