Raphanus landra
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| Raphanus landra | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 3' |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Raphanus landra (common name: radish)
Propagation: Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.
Cultivation: Prefers a rich soil with ample moisture[1][2]. Dislikes very heavy soils[3].
Range: Mediterranean. Casual in Britain.
Habitat: A casual growing in waste places near ports in Britain[4].
Edibility: Young leaves - raw or cooked[5][6]. 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].
Pollinators: Bees, flies
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Also Known As: R. raphanistrum landra.
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References
- ↑ Simons, Arthur. New Vegetable Growers Handbook. Penguin, 1977.
- ↑ Larkcom, Joy. Salads all the Year Round. Hamlyn, 1980.
- ↑ Thompson, Robert. The Gardener's Assistant. Blackie and Son, 1878.
- ↑ Clapham, Arthur and Tom Tootin, Edmund Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press, 1962.
- ↑ Hedrick, Ulysses. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications, 1972.
- ↑ Facciola, Stephen. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, 1990.