Raphanus sativus Radish (Cruciferae)

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Raphanus sativus
Radish
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The Raphanus sativus plant species is found in A plant of cultivation. the origin of which is obscure. It probably arose through cultivation. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Radish. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. raphinastrum sativus.

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Latin Name:  Raphanus sativus
Common Name:  Radish
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The Japanese radishes have higher concentrations of glucosinolate, a substance that acts against the thyroid gland. It is probably best to remove the skin[160].

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow outdoors in situ in succession from late winter to the middle of summer. Germination takes place within a few days of sowing the seed. If you want a constant supply of the roots then you need to sow seed every 2 - 3 weeks. Sowings can also be made in mid to late summer of the larger winter radishes to provide a crop in the winter and early spring. There is a very wide range of radish cultivars, various types each have their own optimum time for sowing[206].

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