Round, small red roots, generally distributed in small bunches with greens attached. The have a white crunchy flesh and a distinct peppery profile.

When it's in Season at Hartwood Farm:

Spring and fall into winter. Later in the season we grow “watermelon” radishes that are larger and milder, and this year we are trying out some daikons for the fall!

Crop Category and What it Tastes Like:

Root veggies!

Radishes are not only adorable but also delicious. The skin is tender and thin, and the flesh is crisp and crunchy. Radishes are very slightly sweet and definitely peppery, although some may be milder than others.

How to Handle and Store:

If you don't plan on eating the greens, radishes store best with the greens removed, in a loose plastic bag. With greens, they last 3 to 5 days. Without greens, they last 2 weeks.

How to Prep for Use:

Simple! Scrub them a little bit and then cut to preferred size.

Ways to Cook and Eat:

Mostly eaten raw, but I've had them deliciously pickled and roasted (with a range of creamy dressings) before!

Quick and Dirty Hangry Farmer Go-To Preparations:

My favorite meal is radish sandwiches (I know it sounds weird, I only got hooked after being next to a French baker for years at the farmers market). Take a nice slice of bread (toasted is best), lather it with an inappropriate amount of butter, and top with thinly sliced radishes! Also great with a layer of arugula... We also love grated radishes on tacos or as a slaw ingredient.

Typical time to:

  • Steam—We don't recommend

  • Saute—2 to 15 minutes, recipe depending

  • Bake—20 to 30 minutes, recipe depending

  • Boil—We don't recommend

Our Favorite Recipes:

Salt and Vinegar Roasted Radishes (Eating Well)— my only changes are that I prefer kale strongly to radish greens, and that I will cut the roots in half to cook faster.

Rice Bowl with Ginger, Radish, and Avocado (BBC Food)— A lot of the root crops are really great fits for rice, grain, ramen, or poke bowls (a new trend that I must confess to loving). We toss radishes on a lot of bowl themed meals or sautés for some spice and crunch

Miso Butter Roasted Radishes (The Endless Meal)— If you keep miso in the house (or want to make a trip to the store), these are a fun way to pacify the peppery palate!