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Purple Radish

Purple radish microgreens (Raphanus sativus) are a brassica microgreen with a bright, peppery and sharp flavor, ready to harvest in 6-10 days. MicrogreenUSA grows them sushi-grade indoors for wholesale standing orders, and they are best for color and heat accent.

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Purple Radish Microgreens

Purple radish delivers an unmistakable peppery bite with striking violet stems that add instant color contrast to a plate. It is one of the fastest, highest-yielding microgreens we grow, which keeps it dependable for standing weekly orders.

A go-to finishing green for tacos, raw bars, crudo, burgers and anywhere a plate needs both heat and color. Sushi and Japanese kitchens lean on it heavily as a spicy accent.

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Common namePurple Radish
Botanical nameRaphanus sativus
CategoryBrassica
FlavorBright, peppery, sharp
Grow time6-10 days
Best forColor and heat accent
AvailabilityYear-round wholesale
Minimum order5 lbs / week
Grow Data & Sources

What do seed suppliers publish for growing purple radish microgreens?

These figures are True Leaf Market's published guide for Radish - Purple - Microgreens Seeds (Raphanus sativus), not our farm schedule (that is on our process page).

Seeding rate (10x20 tray)1 oz per 10"x 20" tray
Pre-soakNo (No soak)
Germination2-3 days
Blackout1-2 days
Days to harvest6-10 days
Flavorpeppery, spicy

Sources: True Leaf Market.

How does purple radish compare with the other microgreens we grow?

At 6-10 days, purple radish is the 3rd fastest of 18 varieties by supplier harvest window, tied with daikon radish. Purple radish goes on dry in the supplier guide.

What does USDA nutrition data say about purple radish?

No USDA lab entry covers purple radish microgreens. The nearest, FDC 170095 "Radish seeds, sprouted, raw" (SR Legacy), is the sprouted-seed stage, so treat it as a rough guide: per 100 g, energy 43 kcal, protein 3.81 g, vitamin C 28.9 mg, folate 95 µg, calcium 51 mg, iron 0.86 mg and potassium 86 mg. FDC 170095.

Are purple radish microgreens a food-safety concern?

FDA classes purple radish microgreens as covered produce, not sprouts (FDA guidance).

Common Questions

Purple Radish FAQ

What do purple radish microgreens taste like?

Purple radish microgreens have a bright, peppery and sharp flavor. They deliver an unmistakable peppery bite with striking violet stems that add instant color contrast to a plate. It is one of the fastest, highest-yielding microgreens we grow, which keeps it dependable for standing weekly orders. They are the young cotyledon-stage greens of Raphanus sativus, harvested before the first true leaves appear.

How long do purple radish microgreens take to grow?

Purple radish microgreens take 6-10 days from seed to harvest in our indoor farm. The seed is sown dry with no pre-soak. For comparison, seed suppliers publish 6-10 days in True Leaf Market's guide. By that supplier window it is the 3rd fastest of the 18 varieties we grow. Our full growing process is on our process page.

How do chefs use purple radish microgreens?

A go-to finishing green for tacos, raw bars, crudo, burgers and anywhere a plate needs both heat and color. Sushi and Japanese kitchens lean on it heavily as a spicy accent. In our wholesale program they are best for color and heat accent. They are available year-round on a standing weekly order, on their own or as part of a custom blend with other varieties from our catalog of 20.

How long do purple radish microgreens last after delivery?

Purple radish microgreens keep 7-10 days, like most of our varieties, when refrigerated at 34-38°F in sealed packaging and kept away from ethylene-producing produce. They are clean-cut with sanitized blades and in cold storage within 45 minutes of harvest, so orders typically arrive with 5-10 days of shelf life remaining.

How do I order purple radish microgreens wholesale?

Order through a MicrogreenUSA wholesale account. The minimum is 5 lbs per week for a single restaurant, and purple radish microgreens can be packed in 2, 4 or 8 oz anti-fog clamshells, 1-5 lb vacuum-sealed bulk pouches or uncut living trays. Southeast USA accounts get deliveries on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and we reply to applications within 24 business hours.

Do purple radish microgreen seeds need soaking?

True Leaf Market's grow guide for Radish - Purple - Microgreens Seeds (Raphanus sativus) lists no pre-soak, then lists 2-3 days germination, 1-2 days of blackout and 6-10 days to harvest. Our farm sets its own soak times by seed size; the schedule is on our process page.