Radish Purple Plum Seeds – Heirloom Vibrant Purple Spring Classic
- Imported
$1.95
SKU: GS-5536-RAD-DEF
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Radish 'Purple Plum' (Raphanus sativus) is a distinctive open-pollinated heirloom prized for its unique jewel-toned color, crisp texture, and reliable performance. Producing uniform round globes that reach 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, it features a eye-catching bright purple exterior skin. Slicing open the root reveals solid, sweet, brilliant white interior flesh that resists becoming pithy or woody, even when growing larger than standard radishes. Maturing quickly in roughly 25 to 28 days, Purple Plum holds up well in heat better than many red spring radishes, making it a standout choice for colorful spring salads, vegetable platters, and autumn garden beds.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Radish 'Purple Plum' (Raphanus sativus)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual Root Vegetable
- Color: Deep violet-purple exterior skin, solid white interior flesh
- Plant Characteristics: Round uniform globe habit (1 to 1.5 inches wide / 2.5–4 cm), crisp solid flesh, sturdy green tops, superior heat tolerance
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden rows, raised beds, container boxes, interplanted row dividers
- Season: Spring Harvest, Late Summer through Autumn Harvest (Cool Season, ~25–28 Days to Maturity)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors April through May as soon as soil can be worked in spring (sow 0.5 inches deep). Direct sow again mid-August through September for cool autumn crops. Succession sow every 10 days for continuous yields.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade in late spring)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady, even moisture to maintain rapid root expansion, keep flesh sweet, crisp)
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