Radish , 'Purple & White' - Diana (Round)

Raphanus sativus, Handsome Radish of Deep Old-world Appeal, A quaint & handsome radish of deep old-world appeal, much admired for a rich colouring & agreeable disposition. Each root forms a neat, rounded globe, its skin a lustrous dark purple contrasting with the pure white flesh within. The bite is crisp & refreshing, offering a gently warming spice — never harsh, never coarse, but of that smooth & pleasant character so esteemed by gardeners of the past. Quick to rise & obliging in all soils, it proves itself in the kitchen garden, lending brightness to salads, sandwiches & garnishes with unfailing grace. Gathered young as microgreens or allowed to mature into its charming round form, remaining a variety of enduring merit, prized for its simplicity, beauty & dependable nature, Seed Count Approx - 200 avg 

  SOWING - Needs Sun, Sown 2 - 3 weeks before last frost. Plant half inch deep & apart in rows1 foot apart. Keep thinning until one inch apart like carrots, so radishes can expand. Keep moist but not soggy until germination, then slightly moist to prevent them going pithy. Successive sow every 2 - 3 weeks through seasonin to early summer, skip the heat or summer and sow once more in early autumn.