500 Singara Rat's Tail Radish Seeds – Edible Pods & Heirloom Garden Radish

Singara Rat's Tail Radish is a unique heirloom radish grown for its long, slender edible seed pods rather than its roots. This variety produces vigorous plants with pretty white to pale purple flowers that develop into crisp, mildly spicy pods, often described as similar to a radish-flavored green bean. The pods can be harvested young and tender for fresh eating, stir-fries, pickling, or adding a peppery crunch to salads. Because the plants are both ornamental and productive, they fit well in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and edible landscaping.

Also known as Rat's Tail radish, this easy-to-grow heirloom is a favorite among gardeners looking for something different. The plants are generally vigorous and can tolerate light frost, making them a useful cool-season crop. Whether you are an experienced grower or trying radishes for the first time, Singara Rat's Tail offers a rewarding harvest of unusual and tasty pods.

Plant Features

• Heirloom radish variety grown for edible seed pods
• Produces long, slender, crisp pods with a mild radish flavor
• Attractive white to pale purple flowers
• Pods are best harvested young and tender
• Well suited to fresh eating, stir-fries, and pickling

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants

Planting & Care

Sow Singara Rat's Tail radish seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, or start them indoors a few weeks earlier for transplanting. Plant seeds about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow good air circulation and pod development. These plants prefer full sun but can tolerate some afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to encourage tender pod growth. Harvest the pods when they are young and crisp, typically before they become tough or overly seedy. Regular picking promotes continued production. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. With minimal care, you can enjoy a unique and productive harvest of edible pods throughout the season.

What's Included

500 Singara Rat's Tail Radish seeds.