Seeds - Radish, Black Amethyst OG (T)
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Description: Large, round black-skinned radish with a sweet purple amethyst interior. This is a variety developed by Tourne-Sol. It is an evolving plant population with a lot of genetic diversity. That means the plants are not uniform and they don’t all look the same. They are all edible, beautiful and delicious. Heirloom.
Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 150 seeds
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Zone Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Certified Organic: Ecocert Canada
Germination: 4 - 6 days at 15 - 21ºC. Keep moist.
Outdoors: Fall radishes can be sown starting in early August. The optimum temperature for radishes is 15º C to 18º C.
Planting Depth: 1/2" (plant to 1.5" for larger radishes).
Spacing: 1" in rows 12" apart. Thin to 2" once seedlings are " tall.
Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a rich, composty potting mix. No additional fertilizer is typically required since radishes are a quick crop.
Watering (Containers): Great radishes come from even watering throughout the life cycle of the plant.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Does well in larger mixed planters and raised beds - think square foot gardening!
Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden recently amended with compost. No further fertilizing required.
Watering (Garden): Great radishes come from even watering throughout the life cycle of the plant.
Harvesting: Harvest in smaller lots every few days.
Garden Companions:
Radish Companions: Beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, chervil, corn, cucumber, lettuces, melons, nasturtiums, parsnips, peas, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato
Avoid: Hyssop
Special Requirements for Cold Climate Gardeners: Winter radishes should be sown in mid-summer for fall harvest.
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