Martha's Garden Purple Radish Pod, also known as Rat Tail Radish, is grown specifically for its long, thin, purple pods rather than its root. These crisp, spicy, and juicy pods add a unique flavor to salads and stir-fries. Highly productive even in hot weather, this variety is ideal for gardens where root maggots make traditional radish growing difficult. Perfect for those seeking a fresh take on radishes!
*Days to Maturity – Ready to harvest in approximately 40-50 days, providing a quick and abundant yield.
*Long, Purple Pods – Produces tender, mostly purple pods with a spicy kick.
*Tolerant – Thrives in warm weather and challenging growing conditions.
*Great for Problem Areas – Grows well in areas with root maggots, and hot summers, making it easier to cultivate than standard radishes.
Each packet contains approximately 75 seeds.
Product Title: Martha's Garden Purple Radish Pod Seeds – Crisp, Spicy Radish Pods for Fresh Eating (75 Seeds)
Radish - Purple Radish Pod Seeds
Direct-sow radish seeds 4-6 weeks before your last frost date for an early harvest. For radish pods, sow seeds later in the season. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch (5 mm) deep, covering lightly with soil, and keep the area moist until germination, which typically occurs in about 10 days.
Once seedlings emerge, thin smaller radish varieties to 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) apart, and larger varieties like Daikon to at least 6 inches (15 cm) apart to allow room for growth. Protecting your plants from flea beetles and cabbage moths with row covers may help prevent damage and ensure a healthy crop.
Raphanus sativus 'Caudatus'
Also known as rat tail radish or serpent radish