Purple Plum Radish, Heirloom Seeds

Purple Plum Radish, Heirloom Seeds — The Gourmet Deep Plum Radish That’s Never Pithy, Sweet and Mild All Season

Purple Plum (Raphanus sativus) is the gourmet radish for gardeners who want something beyond the standard red. Deep plum-purple globe-shaped roots with tender, crisp, sweet, and mild white flesh — never pithy, never hot, all season long. This color is rarely found in radishes, making Purple Plum a beautiful garnish and a standout addition to multi-color radish mixes. Hardy and adaptable, it slices and grates beautifully for festive salads and veggie trays. An exceptional variety for the home gardener and farmers’ market alike. 25–30 days.

Why Grow Purple Plum?

• Rare deep plum-purple color — rarely found in radishes, a genuine standout
• Sweet and mild all season — never pithy, never hot
• Tender, crisp white flesh — gourmet quality in every root
• Beautiful garnish — stunning in multi-color radish mixes and veggie trays
• Hardy and adaptable — reliable across spring and fall seasons
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Sow seeds ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 6–8 inches apart. Thin to 2 inches. Full sun. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest at 25–30 days. Succession sow every 1–2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Days to maturity: 25–30 days
Root color: Deep plum-purple, white flesh
Packet size: 2.6 g / 300+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Spacing: 16 per sq ft
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12