Radish (Raphanus sativus)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Raphanus sativus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste, and the texture is somewhat coarse. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; A somewhat hot taste, and the texture is somewhat coarse.; As long as they are young, they make an acceptable addition in small quantities to chopped salads and are a reasonable cooked green.; A nutritional analysis is available.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 2)