Easter Egg Radish Seeds – Fast Growing Rainbow Radish MixRaphanus sativusListing is for 1 packet of minimum 50 seeds Easter Egg is a multi colored mix of radish seeds. It produces a beautiful mix of round radishes in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, making them just as eye-catching as they are delicious. This fast-growing variety is mild, crisp, and perfect for fresh eating, salads, and snacking straight from the garden. Easter Egg radishes mature quickly, often in just 25–35 days, and are an excellent choice for beginner gardeners. They grow best in cool weather with loose, well-draining soil and consistent moisture to prevent bitterness or cracking. For the best flavor and texture, harvest radishes while they are still small and tender, and sow seeds in succession every couple of weeks for a continuous harvest. Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Full Sun Water: Allow the soil to dry out a little bit in-between watering Soil & Fertilizer: Prepare the soil by mixing in compost and a balanced fertilizer. Once seedlings emerge, side-dress with phosphorus and potassium rich fertilizer every few weeks, and avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which can lead to lush tops but small roots. Stop fertilizing once the roots begin to size up for harvest. When & How To Sow Seeds: Direct sow seeds starting in fall, and continue sowing more seeds throughout winter. Cover with frost protection if temperatures are expected to fall at 28F or below. For a spring crop direct sow seeds after your last spring frost date. Follow square foot gardening guidelines and plant 9 per square foot. Or if growing in rows, space them 4 to 6 inches apart in rows that are 2 feet apart. Can also grow in a GreenStalk garden tower by sowing just a few seeds per pocket. Germination: 7-10 days Days To Maturity: 35 days after direct sowing the seed How & When To Harvest: When you notice the top of the radish sticking out of the ground, push the soil back and check how wide the top is. Harvest if the top is 1 inch in diameter or more. Common Diseases: The most common diseases when growing radish are downy mildew, root rot, and bacterial soft rot. Downy mildew appears as yellow or brown spots on the leaves and thrives in cool, damp conditions—improve air circulation, avoid overhead watering, and spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. Root rot, often caused by overly wet or compacted soil, can be prevented by ensuring proper drainage and avoiding overwatering. Bacterial soft rot causes the roots to become mushy and foul-smelling; this can be minimized by harvesting promptly, rotating crops annually, and avoiding injuries to the roots during growth. Practicing good garden sanitation and crop rotation is key to preventing most soil-borne diseases. Common Pests: Common pests that affect radish include flea beetles, root maggots, and aphids. Flea beetles chew small holes in the leaves, which can stunt young plants—protect seedlings with row covers and apply neem oil or diatomaceous earth if needed. Root maggots, the larvae of certain flies, tunnel into the roots and can ruin the crop; prevent them by rotating crops, and using row covers. Aphids cluster on leaves and stems, sucking sap and spreading disease—treat with insecticidal soap or a strong spray of water. Consistent monitoring and early intervention are key to keeping these pests under control. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Not yet
