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Purple Plum Radish Seeds

Purple Plum Radish Seeds

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Purple Plum is a hardy annual radish variety renowned for its striking purple skin, making it a delightful addition to any garden. Throughout the growing season, this variety consistently produces medium-sized purple radishes with firm, white flesh that offers a mildly spicy flavor and a pleasing crunch. Unlike some radish varieties, Purple Plum radishes seldom become pithy, ensuring a consistently enjoyable eating experience. With its rapid growth rate, these radishes are typically ready for harvest in just 28 days, providing a quick turnaround for gardeners.

Originally hailing from France, Purple Plum radishes have a rich history and have been cherished for generations for their vibrant color and delightful taste. Introduced to American gardeners by the Alf Christianson Seed Company in 1985, this heirloom variety quickly gained popularity for its unique appearance and excellent culinary qualities.

Adding a pop of color to salads and other dishes, Purple Plum Radishes boast a stunning deep purple exterior that contrasts beautifully with their snowy white interior. These radishes typically reach around 3.8 cm in diameter and grow in a spherical shape, offering both visual appeal and a delightful texture. Despite their striking appearance, Purple Plum radishes maintain a mild flavor throughout the growing season, ensuring they remain a favorite among gardeners and cooks alike.

Whether enjoyed fresh in salads, pickled, or added to various culinary creations, Purple Plum radishes are a versatile and flavorful addition to any kitchen. With their ease of cultivation and impressive visual appeal, these radishes are sure to become a beloved staple in home gardens for years to come.

    How To Grow

    SOWING: Begin by directly sowing the initial crop of purple plum radishes in nutrient-rich soil approximately four weeks before the last anticipated spring frost. Plant the radish seeds in soil that has been deeply worked, placing them about 1.3 cm deep and 2.5 cm apart. As the seedlings emerge, thin them to a spacing of 5-7.6 cm apart to allow room for larger radishes to develop. To ensure a continuous harvest, sow new crops every two weeks. Given that radishes are sensitive to heat, it's advisable to avoid planting them during the peak of summer. For a fall harvest and winter storage, aim to plant approximately two months before the anticipated first fall frost.

    GROWING: Purple plum radishes thrive in consistently moist soil enriched with organic matter like compost. It's important to maintain adequate moisture levels in the soil, ensuring it doesn't dry out, while also avoiding overwatering, which can lead to the splitting of the roots.

    Harvesting

    For optimal flavor and texture, harvest purple plum radishes when they reach a diameter of 2.5-5 cm. These radishes boast a mild and sweet flavor profile and remain tender, avoiding any woody texture even as they mature.

    Seed Saving

    To maintain the genetic purity of the purple plum radish variety, ensure they are planted at a distance of at least 800 centimeters from other radish varieties to prevent cross-pollination. Let the radish plants reach full maturity and develop flowering stalks, from which pods will emerge and change color from green to brown. Once the pods turn brown, harvest them and allow them to dry for several days before extracting the seeds manually or by exerting pressure. Store the purple plum radish seeds in a cool, dry location for up to five years.

    Extra Facts

    Planting Methods: Indoor, Outdoor
    Blooming Season: Summer
    Planting Season: Spring, Fall
    Latin Name/USDA Zones: Raphanus sativus/ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
    Sunlight Required/ Height: Full Sun/ 15-30 cm
    Shelf Life After Test Date: Following the test date, Purple Plum Radish Seeds maintain viability for one to two years when stored in a cool, dry place. Proper storage conditions are crucial for preserving seed quality and ensuring successful germination when planted.
    Can I Grow Radish Seed Sprouts: Yes
    Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
    Soil Type: Loam Soil

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