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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
This article is from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radish

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Radish

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 
bunch of radishes
bunch of radishes

The radish is a root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family.

The most popular part for eating is the napiform taproot, although the entire plant is edible and the tops can be used as a leaf vegetable. The skin comes in a variety of colours. Most commonly known is the round, red-skinned variety. Other varieties may have a pink, white or grey-black skin. There is a large, round, yellow-skinned variety with a subtle taste of lemon.

The East Asian giant white radish is mild-flavored and is called "Chinese radish" or "daikon". The most common variety is carrot-shaped, 8 to 14 inches (20 to 35 cm) long, and 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) in diameter.

The bulb of the radish is usually eaten raw, but tougher specimens can be steamed. The raw flesh has a crisp texture and a pungent, peppery flavour, caused by chewing glucosinolates and the enzyme myrosinase in the radish, that, when brought together form allyl isothiocyanates , also present in mustard, horseradish and wasabi.

Radishes range broadly in sizes, in some instances growing to proportions of over 1 kg (2 lb). They are a popular choice for personal cultivation, as they are fairly easy to grow. It is a rapidly-maturing crop, with many varieties able to reach maturity within 30 days.

Radishes grow best in full sun and moist, fertile, acidic to neutral soil. They are best sown from early till late spring and best harvested from late summer till early autumn. The seeds should be planted around 1 cm deep. Ammonium sulfate is an effective fertilizer.

Varieties

Broadly speaking, radishes can be categorized into four main types: summer, fall, winter, and spring. They come in many different shapes, colours, and sizes, such as black radishes, multi-coloured ones, round ones, and long ones that can grow longer than a parsnip.

Summer varieties include "Rainbow Mix", a red white and purple radish; "Cherry Bell", which is cherry shaped; "Flamboyant Sabina", which is cylindrical; "April cross", reaching 30cm or more (12 inches); "French Breakfast", one of the most popular; and "Easter Egg", a white variety.

Winter varieties include "Black Spanish Round", which is large with black skin and white flesh, shaped like a globe; "Mino Early", growing to 30cm (12 inches) long, and good in a salad; and "Minawasa Summer", a variety from Japan.

An unusual variety is "München Bier". This radish is not grown for its roots, but rather for its edible seed pods, which have a spicy flavour. This variety can grow up to 60cm tall.

Nutritional value

Relative to their serving size, radishes are rich in ascorbic acid (vitamin C), folic acid (folate), and Potassium. Relative to their caloric value, they are a good source of vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Copper, and Calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs (two servings) provides approximately 20 Calories (kilocalories) or less, coming largely from carbohydrates. Thus, relative to their serving size, radishes are a dietary food that is relatively filling for its caloric value. Some sources list radishes as being rich in dietary fiber, whereas other sources disagree.

The radish in popular culture

  • Radishes were the staple food of the three main races of the Fraggle Rock universe - the Fraggles, Doozers and Gorgs.
  • In 2005 in Japan, a giant radish grew through some pavement. Named Dokonjo Daikon, the vegetable was taken to heart by the public, and toy shops began stocking a cuddly giant radish to celebrate the event. [1]
  • Fictional character Jessica Fletcher, protagonist of detective show Murder, She Wrote, was revealed in an episode of the show to be severely allergic to radishes.
  • Radish were a group compared to Nirvana by Rolling Stone [2]. However, they failed to strike big success with either their first record Dizzy or its sophomore follow-up Restraining Bolt, and split in 1998. Their frontman, Ben Kweller went on to achieve modest success with a solo career.
  • Rapunzel the children's fairy tale character may have been named so because Rapunzel was another variation on the name Radish and while pregnant with her, Rapunzel's mother had had cravings for the vegetable.
  • Luna Lovegood, a character from the Harry Potter series, wears radish earrings.

External links

  • Multilingual taxonomic information from the University of Melbourne


 

See also

  • Hybrid Radish
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