Radish (Raphanus landra)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
Prefers a rich soil with ample moisture.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.
Edible uses
Young leaves - raw or cooked. A somewhat hot taste. Flowers - raw. A nice decorative addition to salads, they have a pleasantly spicy flavour[K]. Young seedpods - raw. Crisp and juicy, they must be eaten when young because they quickly become tough and fibrous[K].
Habitat
A casual growing in waste places near ports in Britain.
Native range
Mediterranean. Casual in Britain.