DirtGently's Purple Plum Radish (10 July) x 6 Harvesting
Plant: Radish (Raphanus sativus) | Variety: Plum Purple
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6/6 germinated by 15/July (day 5)
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DirtGently's Purple Plum Radish (10 July) Care Instructions
If sowing directly, sow at a depth of approx. 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Radish plants.
Radish 'Plum Purple' normally grows to a mature height of 15.0 cm (that's 5.85 inches imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Radish 'Plum Purple'.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5a) is within the ideal range for Radish 'Plum Purple'. The recommended range is between Zone 5 and 14.
Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.8 as Radish 'Plum Purple' likes to be in acidic soil.
Common Radish problems include Cabbage Root Fly and Flea beetle, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Purple Plum Radish (10 July) is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Purple Plum Radish (10 July) Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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01 Oct 2011
Harvesting day 83
As big as a fist, this one.
1.0 x item
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06 Sep 2011
Harvesting day 58
Another enormous one – this time almost the size of a tennis ball.
1.0 x item
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23 Aug 2011
Harvesting day 44
1.0 x item
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01 Aug 2011
Growing day 22
I see shoulders!
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18 Jul 2011
Showing True Leaves day 8
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13 Jul 2011
Sprouting day 3
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10 Jul 2011
Sown day 0
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