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Purple Radish Microgreens — Microgreens

6-12days to harvest

2-3days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Very Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Soak seeds 4-6 hours for faster germination. Broadcast densely on growing medium, lightly cover, and mist regularly. No blackout period needed.

Cultivation

Sun: Indirect light or grow lights
Water: Daily misting, consistent moisture
Soil: Any soilless growing medium
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: Dense broadcast seeding
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Year-round indoors

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright purple-red stems with vibrant green cotyledons
Size: 1-2 inch cotyledons on colorful stems
Shape: Round to oval cotyledons on sturdy colored stems
Flavour: Crisp, peppery, and spicy with classic radish bite and slight sweetness

In the kitchen

Salads, sandwiches, garnishes, tacos, avocado toast, microgreen mixes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles if grown outdoors, minimal issues indoors
Diseases: Very disease resistant, occasional damping-off if overwatered
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

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

LettuceCompatible growing conditions and harvest timing, doesn't compete for space

Arugula MicrogreensSimilar growth requirements and harvest period, complementary flavors

SpinachThrives in cool conditions like radish microgreens, non-competitive root systems

PeasFixes nitrogen in soil which benefits radish growth, compatible spacing

ChivesRepels aphids and flea beetles that can damage radish microgreens

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

CarrotsDifferent root depths prevent competition, carrots benefit from radish's pest-repelling properties

CilantroSimilar cool-weather preferences and quick growth cycle

Avoid

Brassica Family PlantsSusceptible to same diseases like clubroot and black rot, attracts similar pests

TomatoesDifferent water and temperature requirements can stress radish microgreens

Pole BeansCan shade delicate microgreens and compete for nutrients during rapid growth phase

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 microgreens 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 Radish Microgreens?

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