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Purple Plum Radish

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Purple Plum Radish

Root vegetable

Raphanus sativus 'Purple Plum'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 25 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 1" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    An eye-catching round radish with stunning deep purple skin and crisp white flesh that adds vibrant color to any garden or plate. This fast-growing variety maintains its mild, sweet flavor even as it reaches full size, making it perfect for gardeners who want beauty and taste. The golf ball-sized roots are as decorative as they are delicious.

  • Planting

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

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 1" apart. Germination: 4-7.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage root maggots. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew.