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- Days to maturity
- 26 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Plum Purple, also Purple Plum, is a Christianson introduction with round to oval roots about 2 by 1.5 inches, deep purple skin and white flesh, and a mild flavor. A medium-top, strap-leaf type, it resists pithiness and was bred with home gardeners and novelty seed packs in mind.
Plum Purple traits
- Round to oval roots 2 x 1.5 in
- Deep purple skin, white flesh, mild
- Resistant to pithiness
- Medium tops, strap leaves
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple this page | 26 days | — | — |
| Altabelle | 26 days | — | — |
| Sora | 26 days | — | — |
| White Beauty | 26 days | — | — |
| Brio | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Burpee White | 25 days | — | — |
| Cherry Bomb II Hybrid | 25 days | — | — |
Plum Purple FAQ
What kind of radish is Plum Purple?
Plum Purple, also Purple Plum, is a Christianson introduction with round to oval roots about 2 by 1.5 inches, deep purple skin and white flesh, and a mild flavor. A medium-top, strap-leaf type, it resists pithiness and was bred with home gardeners and novelty seed packs in mind.
How many days to maturity is Plum Purple?
Plum Purple is listed at 26 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Plum Purple compare with other radish varieties?
Plum Purple: 26 days. Similar radish varieties include Altabelle (26 days), Sora (26 days), White Beauty (26 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Plum Purple good for?
Plum Purple is grown for salads, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every radish variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Radish growing guide
- How to Sow Radishes: Thin Drills and a Quarter Inch of Soil
- Thinning Radishes in Two Rounds to Two Inches Apart
- Watering and Feeding Radishes: Steady Moisture Stops Splitting
- Radish Growing Calendar: Sow Every Two Weeks for a Long Harvest
- Radish Problems: Flea Beetle Holes and Split Roots
- When to Harvest Radishes and How to Store Them
- All 106 radish varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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