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Raphanus sativus
RADISH-EASTER EGG MIX is fun for kids & adults alike to grow. The seeds produce a beautiful variety of colors, including red, white, pink, and purple all in the same pack! You won’t know which color the radish will be though until you uncover the soil for the first time to take a peek. Delicious both raw & roasted, these roots grow bigger than standard varieties and stay crisp & mild even when large. Don’t discard the tops either as they are scrumptious when sautéed and incredibly nutrient dense!
The heritage of Easter Egg radishes is not well-known, but they are believed to have been developed in Europe in the 19th century. They were named after their colourful appearance, which resembles Easter eggs. Today, Easter Egg radishes are a popular variety worldwide and can be found in many supermarkets and farmers’ markets.
Sow at regular intervals from early spring to early summer & again early autumn. Radishes grow well in most soils but prefer rich, moist free draining soils. Sow into well-cultivated soil. Sow very thinly. Thin out seedlings to 3-5cm apart.
Here is an easy guide to growing Easter Egg Radishes which can be a colourful and fun way to add a pop of colour to your garden and your plate. This particular variety of radish come in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, and have a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Growing them is really easy, and you can plant them in either spring or fall.
The heritage of Easter Egg radishes is not well-known. During the 19th century, plant breeders in Europe developed Easter Egg Radish. They named it for its colorful appearance that resembles Easter eggs. Nowadays, Easter Egg Radish is a popular variety worldwide, and many supermarkets and farmers’ markets carry it.
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Planting Guide for Australia
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height (cm)
15 - 20
Season of Interest
Autumn
Temperature Range (°C)
10 - 25
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun / Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
pH
6 - 7
Soil Temperature (°C)
7 - 29
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in water for a few hours before planting
Sowing Depth (mm)
1
Plant Spacing (cm)
2 - 5
Row spacing (cm)
15 - 30
Watering
Regular watering, keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
5 - 7
Harvest Time (Days)
20 - 30
Good Companion Plants
Carrots, Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Cucumber, Beans, Brassicas (e.g. cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower)
Bad Companion Plants
Pests
Flea beetles (Phyllotreta spp.), Root maggots (Delia spp.), Cabbage maggots (Delia radicum), Aphids (Aphis spp.), Slugs and snails (Gastropoda), Cutworms (Agrotis spp.)
Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, Alternaria leaf spot, Clubroot, Root rot, Bacterial leaf spot
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
