Radish Podding
Radish Podding is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. Mongri, Snake Radish, Rat's Tail. An unusual radish that is grown for its delicious, crisp and mildly pungent pods; no edible root is produced. The tall plants produce large yields of 8 - 10 cm long, green pods with a purplish tinge. The pods make an interesting addition to raw vegetable platters and salads or can be lightly cooked in stir-fries. The pods can also be pickled. The flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects and bees.
Product: Radish Podding
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Raphinus caudatus
Syn. Mongri, Snake Radish, Rat's Tail. An unusual radish that is grown for its delicious, crisp and mildly pungent pods; no edible root is produced. The tall plants produce large yields of 8 - 10 cm long, green pods with a purplish tinge. The pods make an interesting addition to raw vegetable platters and salads or can be lightly cooked in stir-fries. The pods can also be pickled. The flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects and bees.
Plant type: Cool season annual; avoid sowing during very hot weather
Plant height: 1.2 - 1.5 m
Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 25°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring and autumn
Subtropical: March - September
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 3 - 7 days
Depth: 12 mm deep
Position: Full sun; radish benefits from shade during hot weather
Sow where: Sow direct where it is to grow
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Rows: Space the row 30 cm apart
Details: Keep soil moist to avoid toughness
Harvest: 57 days; harvest the pods when young and crisp