How to Grow Purple Radish Microgreens
Raphanus sativus var. purpureus
Your complete guide to growing Purple Radish Microgreens.
📷 Wikipedia: RadishWhen to Plant Purple Radish Microgreens
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Purple Radish Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Similar growth requirements and harvest period, complementary flavors
Different root depths prevent competition, carrots benefit from radish's pest-repelling properties
Repels aphids and flea beetles that can damage radish microgreens
Similar cool-weather preferences and quick growth cycle
Compatible growing conditions and harvest timing, doesn't compete for space
Acts as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting radish microgreens
Fixes nitrogen in soil which benefits radish growth, compatible spacing
Thrives in cool conditions like radish microgreens, non-competitive root systems
✗ Keep away from
Susceptible to same diseases like clubroot and black rot, attracts similar pests
Can shade delicate microgreens and compete for nutrients during rapid growth phase
Different water and temperature requirements can stress radish microgreens
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
