Helios Radish, Heirloom Seeds

Helios Radish, Heirloom Seeds — The Golden Sun-God Radish With Sweet Mild Flavor and Heat Tolerance

Helios (Raphanus sativus) is named after the Greek god of the sun — and the name fits perfectly. This uniquely colored heirloom produces pale golden-yellow roots with a plump, olive-like shape and sweet, mild white flesh that is quite tasty and genuinely different from any standard radish. Not only beautiful, Helios holds better than most radishes without bolting or getting pithy in the heat — making it an excellent choice for early spring and fall crops in warmer regions. 30–35 days.

Why Grow Helios?

• Unique pale golden-yellow color — plump, olive-like shape unlike any standard radish
• Sweet, mild, tasty white flesh — approachable and crowd-pleasing
• Heat tolerant — holds without bolting or getting pithy longer than most
• Beautiful garnish and salad addition — golden color stands out in any dish
• Excellent spring and fall crop — reliable across seasons
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Sow seeds ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 6–8 inches apart. Thin to 2 inches. Full sun. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest at 30–35 days. Succession sow every 1–2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Days to maturity: 30–35 days
Root color: Pale golden-yellow, olive-like shape
Packet size: 2.6 g / 300+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Spacing: 16 per sq ft
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12