Early radish seed Purple Heart

annualspringhybrid

Resists bolting better than Red Meat for spring planting. Striking color definition between white rind and deep pink flesh. Round shape, avg. 3" in diameter. More uniform than Red Meat, and faster to size up. Color does not blush through the skin like others of its type. Suitable for long-term storage. Strapleaf tops. Avg. 44,900 seeds/lb. Packet: 250 seeds. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Raphanus sativus CULTURE: Radishes require friable, well-drained soils with a pH range of 5.8–6.8. Sow at any time during the season, beginning in early spring. Use 2–3" wide bands, seeds about 3/4–1" apart (about 35 seeds/ft. except 10 seeds/ft. for 'Red Meat,' 'Purple Heart,' 'Nero Tondo,' and 'Green Luobo Improved'), 1/2" deep, rows 1' apart, or any row or bedding scheme that will eliminate unplanted ground to discourage weeds. For longer, straighter French Breakfast radishes, sow 15–20% more seeds per row than round radishes, 1/2 to 1 cm deeper, and do not irrigate unless absolutely necessary. Radishes are adversely affected by hot, dry weather. They remain in prime condition only a few days and should be grown rapidly with plenty of moisture to be mild, tender, and attractive. If growth is checked, roots may become tough, pithy, and too spicy.