Rat Tail - Radish
This ancient variety is not grown for its roots, but for its tender siliques, picked before full maturity. Thin and very elongated, often tinged with purple, they have a mild, slightly spicy flavor and can be eaten raw, cooked or preserved.
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in the ground
Sow in place, in stacks of 2 to 3 seeds, 30 to 40 cm apart in all directions.
April, May, June, July
July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
semi-shade, sunny
fort
humus, sandy, clayey
fees, furniture, drained
Raphanus sativus
mid-season
2 grams
elongated
crunchy
Green
100 cm
From 15 to 25 cm
Asia
1883
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This ancient variety from South Asia is mentioned in Vilmorin-Andrieux's 1883 book "Les plantes potagères". Also known as "Mougri de Java".