Radish : Vienna F1 Hybrid

Salad Vegetable

• Crops in : May to October

Description

A giant amongst summer radish. Radish Vienna produces large, golf ball sized roots with pure white flesh which remain firm, juicy and crisp with a spicy flavour, but have no sign of pithiness or bitter after taste. Ideal for successional sowing.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March to September at regular intervals. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 2.5cm (1in) apart.

Aftercare

Keep plants cool and moist to prevent running to seed.

Nutritional Information

Radishes are rich in Vitamin C and potassium and contain sulphur compounds.

Kitchen Notes

For an attractive garnish, make uneven cuts around the outside of the radish. Place in ice water and the radish will open into a flower shape.

Rich in Vitamin C and potassium. Also contain sulphur compounds.