Purple Heart (F1) Radish Seed
Purple Heart (F1) Radish Seed
Improved bolt resistance.
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 and attractive than Red Meat but not as good eating quality. Suitable for long-term storage. Strapleaf tops.Specs:
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Raphanus sativusCULTURE:
Specialty and Daikon/Korean radishes require friable, well-drained soils with a pH range of 5.8–6.8. For long types, work soil deeply, in raised beds if possible, for straight roots and ease of harvest. Sow 10 seeds/ft., thinning to 4–6" apart, rows 18" apart. Note planting seasons in variety descriptions to reduce bolting.HARVEST AND STORAGE:
Fork or undermine and lift roots carefully. Cut tops 2" above crowns, wash, and refrigerate. Store at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity for 6–10 weeks.AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATES:
1 oz./260', 3.9 oz./1,000', 7 lb./acre in rows 18" apart.SIZED SEEDS:
All seeds are unsized.SEED SPECS:
SEEDS/LB.: 23,400–56,000 (avg. 38,600).PACKET:
100 seeds, sows 16–17'.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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