Crops in: 65 Days

Description: In recent RHS trials, as well as our own, Purple Danube was voted the best deep purple variety available. Its outstanding sweet flavour and colour will brighten any dish. Ideal eaten raw in a salad or even peeled like an apple, as well as cooked. Stands for a long time without going woody.

Sowing Instructions: Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions: Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart. Keep moist and cool to prevent running to seed.

Aftercare Instructions: Harvest when roots reach at least golf ball. Pick regularly to avoid a woody texture developing. Best used in successive sowings, 3 to 4 weeks apart.