Purple Heart – Watermelon Radish Seeds
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Product Description:
The Marie Ballard Aster Purple Heart Watermelon Radish Seed offers a stunning and flavorful variety of radish known for its vibrant color, crisp texture, and mildly sweet flavor. The Purple Heart radish features a beautiful exterior with purple skin that transitions to a bright pinkish-red interior, reminiscent of the look of a watermelon, making it not only a delicious choice for your garden but also an eye-catching addition to your harvest. This variety is perfect for gardeners looking to grow a visually unique and flavorful radish to add to their salads, garnishes, or as a refreshing snack.
Growing quickly and easily, the Purple Heart radish thrives in cooler weather and offers fast-growing roots with a mild, crisp bite. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, these radish seeds will provide a bountiful, nutritious harvest perfect for fresh eating, pickling, or adding to any dish that could use a bit of crunch and color.
Features:
- Vibrant Color: Features a striking purple skin with a bright pink-red interior, resembling a watermelon, making it visually stunning in the garden and on the plate.
- Mild, Sweet Flavor: Offers a milder, less spicy taste compared to traditional radishes, with a slight sweetness and crisp texture perfect for fresh consumption.
- Quick Growing: A fast-growing variety, typically ready to harvest in about 30-40 days, making it ideal for gardeners seeking quick results.
- Cold-Tolerant: Thrives in cooler temperatures, making it an excellent choice for spring and fall gardens or cooler climates.
- High Yield: Produces high-quality, round, and smooth radishes with consistent size and shape for a bountiful harvest.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating in salads, pickling, or as a crunchy snack, adding both flavor and color to your dishes.
- Easy to Grow: Great for both beginner and experienced gardeners, this radish variety is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance.
Specifications:
- Plant Height: 6-12 inches tall
- Root Size: 2-3 inches in diameter, round to slightly elongated
- Skin Color: Purple with a white to pink-red interior
- Germination Rate: 85-90%
- Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
- Spacing: 2-3 inches apart between plants, 8-10 inches between rows
- Harvest Time: 30-40 days after planting for full maturity
- Climate: Prefers cooler weather, ideal for early spring or fall planting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
- Storage: Best when consumed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or pickled for long-term storage
- Organic: Non-GMO, high-quality seed
The Marie Ballard Aster Purple Heart Watermelon Radish Seed is a great addition to any vegetable garden, offering both visual appeal and a deliciously mild flavor. Whether you're growing them for fresh salads, garnishes, or pickling, these radishes will add a burst of color and flavor to your garden and kitchen. Grow the Purple Heart radish in your garden and enjoy an easy-to-grow, high-yielding variety that is as beautiful as it is tasty!
