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The '''radish''' (''Raphanus sativus'') is an [[Eating|edible]] [[root vegetable]] of the [[Brassicaceae]] family that was domesticated in [[Europe]] in pre-[[Roman Empire|Roman]] times.  They are grown and consumed throughout the world, and in addition to their use as a food, radishes have uses as an [[Alternative medicine|alternative treatment]] for a variety of medial conditions, and the seeds can be used as a [[biofuel]].  Radishes have numerous varieties, varying in size, color and duration of required cultivation time.   

The '''radish''' (''Raphanus sativus'') is an [[Eating|edible]] [[root vegetable]] of the [[Brassicaceae]] family that was domesticated in [[Europe]] in pre-[[Roman Empire|Roman]] times.  They are grown and consumed throughout the world, and in addition to their use as a food, radishes have uses as an [[Alternative medicine|alternative treatment]] for a variety of medial conditions, and the seeds can be used as a [[biofuel]].  Radishes have numerous varieties, varying in size, color and duration of required cultivation time.   

==Cultivation==

==Cultivation==

== Varieties ==

== Varieties ==

[[Image:Bunch of radishes.jpg|thumb|A bunch of radishes]]

[[Image:November Radish.jpg|thumb|Variety of November harvested radishes]]

Broadly speaking, radishes can be categorized into four main types (summer, fall, winter, and spring) and a variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, such as black or multi-coloured radishes, with round or elongated roots that can grow longer than a [[parsnip]].

Broadly speaking, radishes can be categorized into four main types (summer, fall, winter, and spring) and a variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, such as black or multi-coloured radishes, with round or elongated roots that can grow longer than a [[parsnip]].

=== Spring or summer radishes ===

=== Spring or summer radishes ===

Sometimes referred to as European radishes, or as spring radishes if they're typically planted in cooler weather, summer radishes are generally small and have a relatively short 3-4 week cultivation time.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}

Sometimes referred to as European radishes, or as spring radishes if they're typically planted in cooler weather, summer radishes are generally small and have a relatively short 3-4 week cultivation time.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}

=== Winter varieties ===

=== Winter varieties ===

 

Various winter varieties can actually be grown throughout the growing season, from early spring to fall, but take their name from their ability to be stored during the non-growing winter months. Sizes are generally than the summer varieties, and cultivation often takes six to eight weeks.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}

Various winter varieties can actually be grown throughout the growing season, from early spring to fall, but take their name from their ability to be stored during the non-growing winter months. Sizes are generally than the summer varieties, and cultivation often takes six to eight weeks.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}

=== Seed pod varieties ===

=== Seed pod varieties ===

The seeds of radishes grow in pods, following flowering that happens when left to grow past their normal harvesting period. The seeds are edible, and are sometimes used as a crunchy, spicy addition to salads.<ref name="peterson1999" /> Some varieties are grown specifically for their seeds or seed pods, rather than their roots.  The Rat-tailed radish, an old European variety, has long, thin, curly pods. In the 17th century, the pods were often pickled and served with meat.<ref name="peterson1999" /> The München Bier variety supplies spicy seeds that are sometimes served raw as an accompaniment to beer in Germany.{{fact|date=September 2007}}

The seeds of radishes grow in pods, following flowering that happens when left to grow past their normal harvesting period. The seeds are edible, and are sometimes used as a crunchy, spicy addition to salads.<ref name="peterson1999" /> Some varieties are grown specifically for their seeds or seed pods, rather than their roots.  The Rat-tailed radish, an old European variety, has long, thin, curly pods. In the 17th century, the pods were often pickled and served with meat.<ref name="peterson1999" /> The München Bier variety supplies spicy seeds that are sometimes served raw as an accompaniment to beer in Germany.

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The character of [[Raditz]] in [[Dragonball Z]] is a name pun on Radish.

== Notes ==

== Notes ==

== External links ==

== External links ==

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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radish

* [http://www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au/Sorting/Raphanus.html#sativus Multilingual taxonomic information from the University of Melbourne]

* [http://www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au/Sorting/Raphanus.html#sativus Multilingual taxonomic information from the University of Melbourne]

* [http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-1562:1 ''Production of radishes''] hosted by the [http://digital.library.unt.edu/browse/department/govdocs/ UNT Government Documents Department]

* [http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-1562:1 ''Production of radishes''] hosted by the [http://digital.library.unt.edu/browse/department/govdocs/ UNT Government Documents Department]