Category: Vegetables

Radish (from the Latin word “radix” which means “root”) is a vegetable plant with an edible root which we use raw in salads. Why radish is root? The radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus) is an edible root vegetable of the family Brassicaceae that was domesticated in Asia prior to Roman times. Radish Order: Brassicales Family: […]

Benefits and Downsides. Radish greens are the leafy tops of the radish plant. The radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is a small root crop that is a popular and colorful addition to salads or cooked dishes. You can buy it with the leaves intact or removed. What type of vegetable is radish? root vegetablesRadishes are a […]

Radish Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Raphanus Species: R. raphanistrum Subspecies: R. r. subsp. sativus What type of vegetable are radishes? root vegetablesRadishes are a group of root vegetables with light-colored, crunchy flesh, variable skin color, and an almost spicy, peppery taste. They vary in shape from short and round to long and narrow, and the skin […]

around 50 to 65 degrees F.. There are ways you can minimize bolting in radish plants. Since they prefer cool, moist growing conditions, be sure to plant them when temperatures are around 50 to 65 degrees F. (10-16 C.). Anything warmer will cause them to mature faster and bolt. At what temperature do radishes stop […]

If planted any deeper or exposed to cooler temperatures, the seeds will take longer to germinate and may not germinate at all. What happens if seeds are planted too deep? ANSWER: Seeds that are planted too deep in the soil may grow into weak, feeble seedlings or fail to germinate at all. If it’s been […]

Radishes are widely hailed as a companion plant to repel cucumber beetles and other squash family pests, but they work best when combined with a second companion plant such as buckwheat. Used together, the radishes repel cucumber beetles while the buckwheat attracts beneficials, which serve as further deterrents. Do radishes provide biological pest control? Powerful […]

For instance, radish actually helps to cleanse our liver and stomach, thus detoxifying it; black radish and its leaves have been used for the longest time to treat jaundice because it can get rid of excess bilirubin. Do radishes clean you out? Along with other compounds, radishes contain indole-3-carbinol and 4-methylthio-3-butenyl-isothiocyanate, which help the liver […]

Alternaria Blight (Alternaria raphani): The pathogen affects leaves, stem, pods and seeds. White Rust (Albugo candida): Disease attacks the leaves and flowering shoots. Root Rot of Radish(Erwinia rhapontici) Radish Mosaic Virus (RMV): Radish Phyllody: What are some problems that may occur with growing radishes? If your radish experiments haven’t turned out quite as planned, here […]

Treating Radish Insect Pests Use floating fabric row covers to keep the insects off the plants. Be sure to give the plants enough space for good air circulation and weed around the plants to prevent those dark, moist conditions that pest’s desire. Water plants early in the morning. What do you spray radishes with? Spray […]

Put mint, rosemary and sage plants in the radish garden to repel cabbage maggots. Plant the mint plants in 10-inch-deep plastic pots with the bottoms cut out before planting them in the garden. They will spread quickly if they are not contained. What causes worms in radishes? So, this larvae is from an egg laid […]

The small white worms that tunnel through radishes, turnips and other crucifers are called cabbage maggots. They are the larvae of a fly that looks similar to a housefly but is only half its size. Do radishes have pests? Cabbage maggots, harlequin beetles, flea beetles and other pests infest radishes, eating holes in their leaves, […]

Cabbage maggots give radishes a double whammy. Not only do they nibble tunnels through the plant’s roots, they are transmitters of bacterial black soft spot and other pathogens. All cole crops are susceptible, especially when immature. Snails and slugs will also munch on radishes. What is eating the tops of my radishes? Little chips that […]

As a root crop, radishes depend upon loose soil to expand and develop thick roots into bulbs. Excess nitrogen in soil and neutral acidity will also slow the forming of radishes. A common cause of radishes not growing bulbs is overcrowding. Is radish a bulb vegetable? Radishes are most commonly seen as the small red […]

The radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus) is an edible root vegetable of the family Brassicaceae that was domesticated in Asia prior to Roman times. Radish Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Raphanus Species: R. raphanistrum Why do we call radish as a root? Answer: Carrots, radishes, and turnips are all roots and considered to be root […]

Radish is the common name for herbaceous plant, Raphanus sativus, of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), grown as an annual or biennial, and characterized by a large, fleshy root and white to purple hermaphrodite flowers clustered in a terminal raceme. Radish. Kingdom: Plantae Species: R. sativus Is radish a herb shrub or tree? Examples of herbs […]

They are primarily a winter and spring vegetable. Eaten raw, radishes have a zesty, somewhat spicy taste. This flavor is caused by enzymes that are also found in mustard, horseradish, and wasabi. Cooking a radish dulls the pungent flavor and brings out an earthy, sweet taste. Can eat raw white radish? White Radish: A nutritious […]

Radish pods are known to be rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, copper, magnesium, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs are said to be beneficial for health issues including cough, gastric discomfort and intestinal disorders. Can you eat raw radish pods? […]

Not only are they edible, but you might also be surprised at how delicious they are. Eating radish seed podsradish seed podsRadish pods are simply the seed pods of a radish plant that has been allowed to flower and then go to seed. There are actually some varieties of radish, such as ‘Rattail,’ that are […]