Radish

Planted at Mount Vernon

Lower Garden

Pioneer Farm

Hardiness Zones

Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

Radishes are a root vegetable that add a pleasant bite (if you like that kind of thing) to salads. They come in a variety of colors including black, purple, red, and white. They are useful as a winter cover or forage crop. Radishes are incredibly easy to grow, with high germination rates and a fast time to harvest.

Latin Name

Raphanus sativus

Family

Brassicaceae

Type of Plant

Vegetables

Annuals

Seasons

Fall

Spring

Winter

Summer

Specifications

Max Height: 3'

Max Spread: 2'

Uses

Edible

Vegetable

Colors

Native Range

Southeast Asia

History

According to Washington's gardener's report, radishes were grown in the upper and lower gardens in 1798 (that's right, folks- 11 years before Jefferson!).

Other Details

Grown by Washington

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