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• The radish is an edible root vegetable that was cultivated in Europe in ancient Roman Time.

  The radish has a crisp texture and tastes mildly peppery. It is typically eaten raw in salads or used in relishes, but can be steamed or sauteed.

• Fast Facts

  1. Scientific name: Raphanus sativus
  2. Categorized into four major groups: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  3. Relative of the turnip and the mustard plant
  4. Good source of folate, calcium, potassium and fiber

• Spring/Summer Varieties

  1. April Cross radish
  2. Champion radish
  3. Cherry Belle radish
  4. French Breakfast radish
  5. Gala radish
  6. Icicle radish
  7. Plum Purple radish
  8. Red King radish
  9. Roodbol radish
  10. Snow Belle radish

• Fall/WinterVarieties

  1. Black Spanish radish
  2. Masato Red daikon
  3. Masato Green daikon
  4. Sakurajima daikon

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