Radish, Black Amethyst (Certified Organic Seeds)
$4.59
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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.
Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada/ 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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