Bacchus Radish is an exclusive hybrid that brings striking visual drama to spring and fall gardens with its rich purple color and reliable field performance. Ready to harvest in just 24 days, this compact radish thrives in cool weather and demands consistent moisture to develop the mild, tender roots that make it a pleasure to eat raw. Space plants just 2 inches apart in rows 12 inches wide, and you'll have crisp, elegant radishes for bunching or storage before the season shifts.
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Rich purple color distinguishes Bacchus from standard red varieties, and the hybrid vigor ensures consistent, strong performance even in variable growing conditions. Johnny's Selected Seeds developed this as an exclusive offering, combining beauty with practical speed to harvest. The key to success is maintaining steady moisture and cool temperatures; rush the growth with adequate water, and you'll get mild, tender roots rather than the pithy, spicy ones that develop when conditions check growth.
Bacchus Radish is grown for fresh eating, typically thinly sliced or halved in salads where its rich purple exterior provides striking visual contrast. The crisp, tender texture makes it excellent for crudités platters or as a garnish. Bunching the radishes with their greens attached creates an attractive presentation at farmers markets or for home storage.
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Direct sow Bacchus Radish seeds outdoors in spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer for a fall crop. Germination occurs best between 45°F and 75°F. Sow seeds directly where they will grow, as radishes do not transplant well.
Bacchus Radish reaches harvest readiness in 24 days from sowing. Pull radishes when roots feel firm and are sized appropriately for eating, typically when about the diameter of a quarter to a golf ball. They remain in prime condition only a few days after reaching maturity, so harvest promptly and refrigerate immediately to preserve quality. Bunch radishes with greens attached for attractive presentation, or top them before storing.
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“Bacchus Radish is an exclusive hybrid developed by Johnny's Selected Seeds, representing the modern approach to radish breeding where growers select for both visual appeal and reliable field performance. Unlike heirloom varieties passed through generations of gardeners, this F1 hybrid was engineered by crossing parent lines chosen for their vigor and color consistency, allowing seed companies to guarantee uniform results across every packet.”