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'Amethyst' Radishes
 
Sub-Category: Round
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: F1 hybrid. Plants produce round purple radish root with white flesh and medium sized foliage. About 30 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity: 30
Seed Sources: Harris Seeds - updated in 2021
Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2021
Osbourne Seed Company - updated in 2021

 
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Yield: (3.8 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (3.9 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 01/07/2022 by CCE Oneida County - An intermediate gardener

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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

When tasting the radish it had mild flavor to start and a little spicy kick. Our yield was not that great due to the wet weather.
 

Reviewed on 11/05/2021 by Saratoga MG - An experienced gardener

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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Excellent germination. Nice color and great texture. Had a very nice flavor, not too spicy.
 

Reviewed on 10/28/2021 by CCE Nassau County NY - An experienced gardener

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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Good germination and they were uniform and resistant to cracking. They were a bit less crunchy than some of the other radishes we have grown. This is probably the reason they were very few cracked radishes at harvest. If cracking is a concern, I would definitely recommend this variety.
 

Reviewed on 10/21/2021 by CCE Orrange County - An intermediate gardener

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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Beautiful, tasty, early radish!
 

Reviewed on 10/12/2021 by Albany County MGs - An experienced gardener

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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Gorgeous color, very tasty radish that grew very well.
 

Reviewed on 10/10/2021 by nmeohen1 - An experienced gardener

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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Nice yield with some splitting.
 

Reviewed on 10/04/2021 by Ulster County MGV - An experienced gardener

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Ulster, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

These radishes grew well and had a high germination rate. They had a beautiful shape and color with good yield and flavor. Some were prone to splitting.
 

Reviewed on 10/03/2021 by MGWayne - An experienced gardener

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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Great color and mild flavor. Low germination rate.
 

Reviewed on 09/23/2021 by VVTG Warren - An intermediate gardener

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Warren, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Radishes were crisp, juicy, and had beautiful color. There was a hint of heat but not overwhelming. The second batch harvested a couple of weeks later -- some were a little woodier but still good.
 

Reviewed on 07/18/2021 by Food bank vvtg - An experienced gardener

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Erie, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Very easy to grow although we did get some fungus on some. Very sharp flavor and nice color
 

Reviewed on 07/16/2021 by Saratoga MG - An experienced gardener

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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Tasty. Good flavor with a slight amount of spice after-taste.\r\nNice color and great texture to the radish.
 

Reviewed on 06/29/2021 by CCE Rockland - An experienced gardener

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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Planted seeds outdoors on 4/8/2021. Low germination. Nice purple color and good taste.
 

Reviewed on 06/23/2021 by CCE Yates County - An experienced gardener

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Yates, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

A mild, peppery flavor with subtle spiciness and earthy undertones, the leaves were used in a soup. I used the radishes in a pasta salad.
 

Reviewed on 06/17/2021 by Angela Tompkins - An experienced gardener

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Schenectady, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Juicy and sweet with a spicy after bite. Pretty color.
 

Reviewed on 06/13/2021 by Tompkins MGs - An experienced gardener

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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Planted April 14, harvested half on June 2nd. Remaining plants were bolting by June 9th. Maybe a few hot days got to them.\r\nPretty, slightly purplish radishes. Everyone agreed they tasted like radishes, not too hot.
 

Reviewed on 08/28/2014 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener

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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

An excellent open polinated spring radish. Productive and very uniform. Similar to Pink Beauty except for the blue-purple skin.
 




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