Easter Egg Radish Mix

Raphanus sativus

Raf-ANN-us sa-TIV-us

Edibles: Root Vegetable

Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°

Easter Egg Blend is a mix of red, white, rose pink, purple, and bi-color (red top, white base) radishes. As a spring radish, they are best grown in the cool periods of spring and fall. Eat fresh in salads or add a bit of crunch and color to sandwiches. A good choice for gardening with kids.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Slicer

Characteristics

Type
Seed Strain
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Boron (B)

Care

Care Level
Low

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide

Fruit and Pollination

Days to Harvest
30 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid