Summer and winter radish
A distinction is made between summer and winter radish. The former is harvested around 8 to 10 weeks after sowing. It is not suitable for storage, but is intended for immediate consumption. Depending on the time of sowing, summer radish is ready to be harvested at the end of May-beginning of June. Once the harvest is complete, the seeds of the winter radish can be laid out.
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- Sow radish correctly: the timing depends on the variety
- Store radish - this will keep it firm and crisp for longer
- Freezing radish - this only works after cooking
Winter radish takes a little longer to ripen than summer radish. It takes between 13 and 15 weeks since sowing before the winter radish varieties can be pulled out of the ground in October. In any case, the harvest should be finished before the first frosts.
You simply pull the tubers out of the ground and remove the leaves. When properly stored in boxes with moist sand in a cool and dry place, the winter radish will keep nice and crisp throughout the winter. As with any other vegetable, the tubers should occasionally be checked for rot and the affected specimens should be sorted out immediately.
Don't miss the right time to harvest
With both types of radish, it is advisable not to exceed the right time to harvest. If the ripe summer radish is not harvested within two or three weeks, the fruits become furry and inedible hot. The winter radish loses its aroma and the tubers lignify if you leave it in the ground for too long. In any case, pay attention to the instructions on the time of harvest on the seed bag.
Fresh and crispy from the garden on the table
Radish is low in calories, has a high content of vitamins A, B and C and minerals. The mustard oils it contains are said to have a stimulating effect on digestion. Radish is eaten raw. It is grated, cut into sticks or thin slices and complements the summer salad with its fresh heat.
Tips & Tricks
In Bavaria and Austria, radish is called “Radi” and should not be missing on a snack plate. There it is artfully arranged in wafer-thin slices and served as a healthy snack with beer.
