Radish (Raphanus landra)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Raphanus landra is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasantly spicy flavour. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; A somewhat hot taste.; A nice decorative addition to salads, they have a pleasantly spicy flavour.; Young seedpods - raw.

Habitat & North American Range

A casual growing in waste places near ports in Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)