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Radish 'Easter Egg II'

Raphanus sativus

Easter Egg II is part of the Raphanus genus and is a Radish variety. Its scientific name is Raphanus sativus 'Easter Egg II'.

Developed for home gardening and novelty bunching; a blend of red, purple and white radishes; roots remain firm and crisp with good flavor. Breeder and vendor: Alf Christianson Seed Co. 1983. For spring and fall growing.

This is a distinct variety from “Easter Egg,” which includes more colors.

A type of Vegetable, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Normally grows to a mature height of 15.0 cm (5.85 inches).

Typically, Easter Egg II Radish is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Radish 'Easter Egg II'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Easter Egg II likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Easter Egg II is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Easter Egg II requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Easter Egg II from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Easter Egg II about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Easter Egg II

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Easter Egg II is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Easter Egg II

Expect harvests to start to occur in early spring.

Radish 'Easter Egg II' information

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