Sprouting Mix
Raphanus sativus, etc
Raf-ANN-us sah-TIV-uhs
Edibles: Leafy Green
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
Various shades of green leaves and pink and white stems with a crisp, mildly spicy flavor. Mix includes: broccoli, radish, alfalfa, and kale.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Clump-Forming
Height
4–8 in
Spread
4–8 in
Form
Come and Cut Again
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: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
10 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid