Purple Heart Radish is an F1 hybrid radish that matures in just 48 days, delivering crisp roots with a striking purple heart interior. This compact variety thrives in full sun and reaches 44, 54 inches tall with a 24-inch spread, making it well-suited to both garden beds and containers. The improved bolt resistance bred into this variety means you can harvest reliably without the frustration of premature flowering, even as temperatures warm.
Full Sun
Moderate
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54in H x 24in W
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Moderate
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This hybrid combines speed with reliability, reaching harvest in less than seven weeks while resisting the bolting that catches many gardeners off guard. The compact growth habit and improved bolt resistance make it surprisingly forgiving for a specialty radish. Its purple-hearted roots deliver visual drama to the plate alongside the classic crisp radish texture.
As an edible radish, Purple Heart works fresh in salads where its striking purple interior adds visual interest, or sliced thin as a colorful garnish. The crisp texture holds up well in slaws and vegetable platters, and the quick maturity makes it useful for succession planting to maintain a continuous harvest through the growing season.
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Direct sow Purple Heart Radish seeds into prepared garden beds or raised beds in spring or fall, depending on your climate. Sow at the depth specified on your seed packet, keeping soil consistently moist until germination occurs. Choose planting seasons that avoid extreme heat, as noted in variety descriptions, to minimize bolting risk despite the improved resistance this hybrid carries.
Harvest Purple Heart Radish 48 days after sowing. Roots are ready when they reach full size and the purple interior color is fully developed. Gently pull roots from the soil or use a small fork to loosen the bed first, especially important given that deep soil preparation encourages straight roots that harvest cleanly. Cut the tops 2 inches above the crown before storing.
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