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Purple Plum Radish Seeds For Planting (Raphanus sativus)

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ALL ABOUT THIS RADISH

SEED COUNT

500 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Purple Plum Radishes, known for their vibrant purple skin and crisp, white interior, have a history that weaves through both culinary and agricultural innovations. Though radishes in general have been cultivated for thousands of years, with origins possibly tracing back to Southeast Asia and records from ancient Greece around 400 BC, the specific variety known as Purple Plum is a relatively modern development. It was first introduced in Vernon, Washington, in 1985, and has since become appreciated for its mild, sweet flavor and aesthetic appeal in dishes. This radish variety represents not just a culinary delight but also reflects ongoing human efforts to diversify and enhance vegetable crops for taste, color, and nutritional value. Posts on platforms like X highlight its use in various recipes and its resurgence in popularity, indicating its place in both historical and contemporary culinary landscapes.
ALL ABOUT THIS RADISH

SEED COUNT

500 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Purple Plum Radishes, known for their vibrant purple skin and crisp, white interior, have a history that weaves through both culinary and agricultural innovations. Though radishes in general have been cultivated for thousands of years, with origins possibly tracing back to Southeast Asia and records from ancient Greece around 400 BC, the specific variety known as Purple Plum is a relatively modern development. It was first introduced in Vernon, Washington, in 1985, and has since become appreciated for its mild, sweet flavor and aesthetic appeal in dishes. This radish variety represents not just a culinary delight but also reflects ongoing human efforts to diversify and enhance vegetable crops for taste, color, and nutritional value. Posts on platforms like X highlight its use in various recipes and its resurgence in popularity, indicating its place in both historical and contemporary culinary landscapes.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

No prep needed.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sun.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a loose, rich soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily but avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Germinates in 7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Tops typically grow 6” to 12” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 8” to 10” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants / roots 4” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 10” apart.

FRUIT SIZE

Produces 1” to 2” roots.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Raphanus sativus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.

HARVEST

30 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

No prep needed.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sun.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a loose, rich soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily but avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Germinates in 7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Tops typically grow 6” to 12” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 8” to 10” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants / roots 4” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 10” apart.

FRUIT SIZE

Produces 1” to 2” roots.

SEASON

Annual crop