Purple Plum Radish Seeds - Radish, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Purple Plum is a round radish with deep purple skin and crisp white flesh, grown for its mild peppery flavor and striking color in salads. Its botanical name is Raphanus sativus. Each packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Plant type: cool-season root vegetable
• Common name: Purple Plum radish
• Botanical name: Raphanus sativus
• Life cycle: annual
• Sunlight: full sun to light shade
• Watering: even moisture for crisp roots
• Soil: loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Planting time: early spring and again in late summer for fall

Growing Instructions

• Direct sow in cool weather, about 1/4-1/2 inch deep.
• Plant in loose, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
• Seeds generally germinate in 3-7 days at soil temperatures around 55-75°F.
• Thin seedlings to about 2 inches apart so roots can size up.
• Water evenly; irregular watering can make roots pithy or hot.
• Harvest in about 25-30 days, pulling roots while they are young and crisp.
• Sow small batches every week or two for a continuous harvest in cool weather.