Purple Plum Radish
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3330131
Currently unavailable, we suggest Watermelon Radish, and Black Spanish Round as alternatives.
30 days — The roots of 'Purple Plum' radishes are round, a deep purple color, and have crisp white flesh that is sweet and mild and resists pithiness. Bred and introduced by the Alf Christianson Seed Company of Mt. Vernon, Washington in 1985.
USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program accession number PI 601220. PVP expired in 2003. Each packet contains three grams, which is approximately 200 seeds.
Plant seeds directly outdoors as soon as soil can be worked. Plant ½ inch deep, ½ inch apart in rows at least 8 inches apart. Firm soil and keep moist until seedlings appear. Radishes have shallow root systems so do keep them watered.
Harvest as soon as roots reach desired size.
Customer Reviews:
By Mike Anderson on September 23, 2014
Excellent radish that we enjoyed in the spring. We recently planted a small batch for this fall. An interesting recipe is to half or quarter them and saut them in a skillet of olive oil till tender. Excellent as a side dish or over a lettuce salad.
