Grown Purple Plum Radish?

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Purple Plum Radish — Root vegetables

25-30days to harvest

4-7days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost and again in late summer. Plant seeds ½ inch deep, thin to proper spacing.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-8 hours)
Water: ½-1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, loose soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 1-2 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple skin with bright white flesh
Size: 1-1.5 inches diameter
Shape: Round, globe-shaped
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and crisp with less bite than traditional radishes

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, garnish, pickling. Beautiful when sliced to show purple and white contrast.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage root maggots
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to clubroot and downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

LettuceQuick-growing leaves provide shade for radish roots and help retain soil moisture

CarrotsRoot zones don't compete as carrots grow deeper, and radishes help break up soil for carrot growth

SpinachCool-season companion that shares similar growing conditions and harvest timing

ChivesNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and flea beetles that commonly attack radishes

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting radish foliage

MarigoldsRepels root maggots and other soil pests that can damage radish roots

PeasFixes nitrogen in soil and provides natural support structure without competing for root space

CucumberRadishes help deter cucumber beetles and can be harvested before cucumbers need full space

Avoid

HyssopAllelopathic compounds inhibit radish germination and early growth

Brussels SproutsBoth are brassicas competing for same nutrients and susceptible to similar pests and diseases

TurnipsSame plant family with identical pest and disease issues, creating concentrated infestations

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 Purple Plum Radish?

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