
Details
Ten days from seed to table — Vulcano radish delivers a fiery crunch that chefs actually reach for.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Radish 'Vulcano' microgreens |
| Botanical Name | Raphanus sativus |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Deep purple to pink-purple stems; red-purple to dark red leaves tinged with green at cotyledon tips |
| Flavor & Texture | Lively radish heat with a clean, peppery bite; juicy and crisp |
| Seed Count per 10g | ~1,200 seeds (≈120/g) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Very easy — quick and uniform germination, highly reliable |
| Preferred Medium | Soil or coco coir pad; soil recommended for best yield and stem colour |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 25–35 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 2.0–2.8 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ≈8–12× seed weight (approx. 250–420 g per 1020 tray) |
| Soaking | No soaking required |
| Blackout Days | 2–3 days stacking/germination + 1–2 days blackout dome = 3–5 days total dark phase |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom water only; keep medium evenly moist but not saturated. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22 °C. Ensure strong airflow throughout to prevent damping-off. |
| Sprouting Time | 2–3 days |
| Harvest Time | 8–12 days from sowing |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | C (ascorbic acid), A (beta-carotene/carotenoids), E (tocopherol), K (phylloquinone), B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, B9 (folate) |
| Minerals | Potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, manganese |
| Notable Compounds | Glucosinolates (notably glucoraphenin) → isothiocyanates on chewing; anthocyanins (responsible for purple/red pigmentation); flavonoids; dietary fibre |
| Health Benefits | Supports immune function via vitamin C; glucoraphenin-derived isothiocyanates activate anthocyanins and flavonoids provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity; dietary fibre supports healthy digestion |
ABOUT
Radish 'Vulcano' is one of the most visually commanding microgreens you can grow: its stems flush from rose-pink to deep purple as they reach for the light, while the cotyledon leaves deepen to a rich red-purple that turns every plate into something worth photographing. Bite in and you get an immediate, clean radish heat — sharp enough to wake up a salad or a grain bowl, yet balanced by a juicy, almost watery crispness that heavier greens simply can't match. It pairs brilliantly with creamy textures — avocado, burrata, tahini — where the spice and crunch cut right through. If you've been putting off your first microgreen tray, Vulcano is the variety that will make you wonder why you waited.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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