Radish

Raphanus landra

Physical Characteristics

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.

Distribution

Mediterranean. Casual in Britain.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Seedpod Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[2, 183]. 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].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known