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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Description: Large, round black-skinned radish with a sweet purple amethyst interior. This is a variety developed by Tourne-Sol. It is an evolving plant population with a lot of genetic diversity. That means the plants are not uniform and they dont all look the same. They are all edible, beautiful and delicious.
Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 150 seeds
Latin Name:Raphanus sativus
Main Uses:Culinary
Days to Maturity:65 days
Zone Hardiness: Annual
Exposure:Full sun
Certified Organic:Ecocert Canada
Germination: 4 – 6 days at 15 – 21C. Keep moist.
Outdoors: Fall radishes can be sown starting in early August. The optimum temperature for radishes is 15 C to 18 C.
Planting Depth: 1/2″ (plant to 1.5″ for larger radishes).
Spacing: 1″ in rows 12″ apart. Thin to 2″ once seedlings are ” tall.
Growing in Containers:Grows very well in larger containers and raised beds.
Fertilizing (Containers):Plant in a rich, composty potting mix. No additional fertilizer is typically required since radishes are a quick crop.
Watering (Containers):Great radishes come from even watering throughout the life cycle of the plant.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Does well in larger mixed planters and raised beds – think square foot gardening!
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden recently amended with compost. No further fertilizing required.
Watering (Garden):Great radishes come from even watering throughout the life cycle of the plant.
Harvesting:Harvest in smaller lots every few days.
Garden Companions:
Radish Companions: Beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, chervil, corn, cucumber, lettuces, melons, nasturtiums, parsnips, peas, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato
Avoid: Hyssop
Special Requirements for Cold Climate Gardeners: Winter radishes should be sown in mid-summer for fall harvest.
