Easter Egg Radish (Heirloom, 28 Days)

The Easter Egg Radish is a unique Heirloom, including a combination of red, white, and purple radishes and a number of intermediary shades that really dress up your relish tray. The flavor is good (mildly pungent), texture is crisp, and they hold their quality well after their 28 day maturity. 

300 seeds

PLANTING

Raphanus sativus

Germination: 5-7 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF.

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2" deep

Sowing Outdoors: Starting in early spring. Sow 1/2-1" apart ,thin to 1-2" apart, soon after the seedlings emerge.

How much does a packet plant: 18-24 foot single row

Harvest: 3-4 weeks after planting at 1” in diameter, pull them promptly as they rapidly decline, becoming tough and pithy

Tips: The Easter Egg Radish needs rapid growth for optimum results. Provided fertile soil and consistent moisture. For a continuous harvest make successive plantings every 7-10 days when weather is still cool.