Radish – Plum Purple

Heirloom.
A French heirloom, plant produces beautiful bright purple round radishes with white sweet flesh. This radish stays mild all season. It has a mild spicy flavor. Excellent for gourmet dishes, salads, garnishes, and more. Firm crunchy texture, it resist pithyness even when well past maturity. It does not becomes woody or bitter to the taste. It remains crisp and sweet all season long. It is a very hardy radish that can grow in any climate. It has an unusual rich coloration. An excellent variety for the home garden or fresh market!
Sowing: Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost in the spring, and 6 weeks before first frost in the fall. Sow into well cultivated soil 1/2 inch deep. Keep moist during germination.
Germination: 3-8 days Spacing: Plant spacing 4 inches. Row spacing 8 inches Days to maturity: 25-30 Moisture: Keep fairly well watered Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Light: Full to part sun Height: 2-6 inches
Information: Can succession sow every couple of weeks for continuous harvest. Radishes are a cool weather crop and do best in cooler weather. For best results, harvest on time. Begin harvesting in about 3 weeks. To be mild tender and attractive they should be grown rapidly with plenty of moisture. If left too long the roots may become hot, tough, and pithy.
Raphanus sativus
Heirloom