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Radish 'Plum Purple'

Raphanussativus

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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
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Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Stays sweet and mild all season, never pithy. 25-30 days.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A 26 day ping-pong ball size purplish red radish.

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