Radishes are a root vegetable that add a pleasant bite (if you like that kind of thing) to salads. They come in a variety of colors including black, purple, red, and white. They are useful as a winter cover or forage crop. Radishes are incredibly easy to grow, with high germination rates and a fast time to harvest.
Latin Name
Raphanus sativus
Family
Brassicaceae
Type of Plant
Vegetables
Annuals
Seasons
Fall
Spring
Winter
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Colors
Native Range
Southeast Asia
History
According to Washington's gardener's report, radishes were grown in the upper and lower gardens in 1798 (that's right, folks- 11 years before Jefferson!).
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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