Malaga Violet
Variety
Malaga Violet
Approved Data
created by Marina F. at 08.05.2021
Seed packet
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Description
Unusual, small, dark purple variety with white flesh. Uniformly round with mild flavor. The young leaves can also be used. Freshly picked good for a salad.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Germination at 8-20°C after 8-12 days. Keep evenly moist.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Seeding distance
5 cm
Row spacing
15 cm
Seeding depth
0.7 cm
Companion Plants
Bean (Dwarf bean)
Bean (Runner bean)
Black salsify
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Cress
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lettuce (Lamb's lettuce)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Miner's lettuce / Indian lettuce / Winter purslane
Mizuna / Japanese mustard greens
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Oregano
Pak Choi
Parsnip
Pea
Soybean
Spinach (Summer)
Strawberry
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Club root of cabbage
Pests
Flea beetles
Aphids
Land snails
Cabbage fly
