Sea Radish (Raphanus maritima)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
Prefers a rich soil with ample moisture. The seeds are dispersed by sea-water, in which they can float for 7 - 10 days without loss of viability.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.
Edible uses
Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb. A somewhat hot taste. Root - cooked as a potherb or used as a substitute for horseradish. Flowers - raw. A nice addition to salads. Young seedpods - raw. Crisp and juicy, they must be eaten when young because they quickly become tough and fibrous.
Habitat
A plant of the drift-line and cliffs on sandy and rocky shores.
Native range
Coasts of Europe, including Britain, from the Netherlands to N. Spain, Mediterranean, Black Sea.