Easy to grow and fast growing makes it ideal for children to grow. Bright scarlet red top, white tip, 1″-1½” (2.5-3.75 cm) globes, firm mild flesh grows large but not pithy, holds well and can stand cold. Excellent as a salad vegetable, eaten plain or as a garnish. Culture: Sow in spring and/or fall. Best in spring and fall. As with all root crops, thinning is most important. Harvest: When roots are ½”-1″ (1.25-2.5 cm) in diameter, overgrown roots become pithy and stringy. Nutrition: Source of vitamin C.