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Easter Egg Radish — Root vegetables

30days to harvest

3-7days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Very easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep, thin to proper spacing. Succession plant every 10 days.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: 0.5-1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 1-2 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Mixed colors: purple, pink, red, white
Size: 1 inch diameter, round
Shape: Globe-shaped, uniform round roots
Flavour: Mild, crisp, and sweet with less bite than traditional radishes

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, garnishes, pickling, roasting when larger

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, root maggots, aphids
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew
Resistance: Generally disease resistant due to quick maturity

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	May – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceShares space efficiently as lettuce grows above ground while radishes grow below

SpinachCompatible growth habits and similar water requirements, can be interplanted

CarrotsRadishes break up soil for carrots and mature faster, allowing succession planting

ChivesRepels aphids and flea beetles that commonly attack radishes

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting radishes

MarigoldsDeters root maggots and other soil-dwelling pests that damage radish roots

PeasNitrogen fixation benefits radish growth, and peas provide light shade

CucumberRadishes may help deter cucumber beetles and striped cucumber beetles

Avoid

HyssopInhibits growth of radishes and other brassicas through allelopathic compounds

TurnipsCompetes for same soil nutrients and space, both being root brassicas

Grape vinesRadishes can stunt grape growth and affect root development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 16
Protein (g): 0.68
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 3.4
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 1.86
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 14.8
Vitamin E (mg): 0
Vitamin K (µg): 1.3
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.071
Folate (µg): 25
Calcium (mg): 25
Iron (mg): 0.34
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 20
Potassium (mg): 233
Zinc (mg): 0.28
Selenium (µg): 0.6

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Easter Egg Radish?

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