Radish
Raphanus landra

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

What it is like

Raphanus landra is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is not frost tender. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.8

Where it is found

A casual growing in waste places near ports in Britain.

Mediterranean. Casual in Britain.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 2

Young leaves - raw or cooked. A somewhat hot taste. Flowers - raw. A nice decorative addition to salads, they have a pleasantly spicy flavour. Young seedpods - raw. Crisp and juicy, they must be eaten when young because they quickly become tough and fibrous.

Seedpod: things such as Okra, French and Runner beans.

Medicine

Rating: 0

Other

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How it is grown

Prefers a rich soil with ample moisture. Dislikes very heavy soils.

Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Annual

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

R. raphanistrum landra.