Radish 'Violet de Gournay'

Raphanus sativus

How to grow Radish 'Violet de Gournay'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Violet de Gournay likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Violet de Gournay is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Violet de Gournay requires a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Violet de Gournay from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Violet de Gournay about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Violet de Gournay

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Violet de Gournay is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Violet de Gournay

Dark purple roots grow to ten inches long. Flesh is white.