| Main centres: | 1-3 business days |
| Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
| Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
Misato Rose Flesh is characterised by a creamy white to pale green skin with an attractive pink to magenta flesh as a result this variety is commonly known as "watermelon radish". The flavour and texture of Misato Rose Fleshis sweet and turnip-like, with a mild pungent radish finish. Misato Rose Fleshmakes a fantastic ingredient for stir fry meals, to incorporate colour and flavour to fresh salads and as a garnish.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTIC*: MISATO ROSE FLESH
TYPE: F1 hybrid round radish (Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus L.)
MATURITY: Mid to late, 28 42 days from sowing
SOWING SEASON: Warm season
ROOT DIMENSIONS: 2 -3 cm x 2 3 cm
ROOT SHAPE: Globe
ROOT UNIFORMITY (SHAPE AND SIZE): Good
SKIN/EXTERNAL ROOT COLOUR: Creamy white to pale green (a pink tint can be conspicious)
ROOT SKIN SMOOTHNESS: Smooth
FLESH/INTERNAL ROOT COLOUR: Bright circular striations of pink and magenta
FLESH TEXTURE: Very firm, crisp
PITH RESISTANCE: Very good
CRACK RESISTANCE: Very good
FLAVOUR: Sweet to mild
TOP/FOLIAGE HEALTH AND HABIT TOP: Medium to tall with strong leaf attachment
TOP/FOLIAGE HEIGHT: 10 18 cm
TOP/FOLIAGE COLOUR: Light green
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC): None claimed
FIELD HOLDING ABILITY: Good
YIELD POTENTIAL: Good
SUGGESTED SOWING DENSITY: 1 000 000 1 600 000 seeds per ha
MARKET USE: Baby radish, salad packs, garnish and pre-pack
SPECIAL FEATURES, BENEFITS AND REMARKS: High quality roots, slow to pith and crach. Attractive internal colour, pleasant taste and excellent texture, perfect for stir fry meals, fresh salads and as a garnish.
