Radish 'Purple Plum'

Raphanussativus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Benton, Kentucky

Charlestown, Rhode Island

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | May 2025 | positive

An easy to grow, mild radish that I sowed in late February and started harvesting in late March. Even the later ones I harvested in late ...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | May 2025 | positive

Excellent little radish that grows quickly and is quite mild, even the older ones do not have a hot 'bite'. I grew these in an ...Read More

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Sue, RI (Zone 6a) | June 2009 | positive

Fast grower and flavor is outstanding. This radish isn't as "biting" as others. Does well in both containers and in the garden.

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