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radish 'Amethyst'

Raphanus sativus 'Amethyst'^PBR

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Raphanus
Family: Brassicaceae

About this plant

A very fast-maturing annual radish which is round with mauve skin and white flesh. Available for harvesting 4 weeks from sowing

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moisture-retentive soil as long as it isn't too acidic, in full sun. Extremely quick to harvest, so can be fitted into very short time-slots/limited spaces. For more advice see vegetable cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and to flea beetles

Diseases

May be susceptible to Brassica downy mildew

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years