Wild Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)

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

Raphanus raphanistrum is a ANNUAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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

taste, they are finely cut and added to salads or used as a potherb. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; A somewhat hot taste, they are finely cut and added to salads or used as a potherb.; It is best to use just the young leaves in spring, older leaves soon become bitter.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

A weed of fields and pastures, usually on sandy non-calcareous soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)