Radishes

Availability

All year round.

Storage and Handling

Remove leafy tops and store in the refrigerator.Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

Radish originated from South East Asia and were grown as early as 2700BC. Ancient Egyptians were fond of radish and used them as currency to ‘pay’ labourers who built the pyramids.

Facts and Varieties

Red Radish: The most common radish in New Zealand are the red varieties, either globe shaped or slightly cylindrical
Daikon Radish: Also known as Japanese, Giant radish and Chinese radish, Lo Baak and Lo Bok
The word radish is derived from the Latin words ‘radix’ meaning root, and ‘raphanus’ meaning easily grown. However, radish is really a swollen stem rather than a root even though it grows underground

Growing Facts

Plant at any time
Radish are quick and easy to grow
Radish are great for a child’s first garden as they are easy to grow and seedlings appear in the first three or four days

Nutrition Information

3 radishes = 45 g

	Average Quantity per serving	% Daily Intake per serve	Average Quantity per 100 g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	39/9	0%	87/21
Protein (g)	0.4	1%	0.9
Fat, total (g)	0.2	0%	0.5
- saturated (g)	0.06	0%	0.13
Available carbohydrate (g)	1.2	0%	2.6
- sugars (g)	1.2	1%	2.6
Dietary Fibre (g)	0.5	2%	1.1
Sodium (mg)	25.38	1%	56.4
Vitamin C (mg)	11	27% RDI*	24