25 of the Best Radish Varieties for Your Veggie Garden
Sampling the first crisp, sweet radish from your own garden is pure delight. I would argue that it’s the top springtime taste sensation for the vegetable gardener.
But the best radish variety to enjoy for that spring ritual? You’ll get no argument from me there. Nor will I quibble if you prefer a type known as a “winter” radish. They’re planted in the late summer, mature in fall, and can be stored for months in the winter, hence the name.
Spring or winter, I’m the first to say there are literally dozens of wonderful varieties of Raphanus sativus available for the home gardener.
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You could base your choice on looks, how quickly it matures, or its flavor.
Or maybe, like me, you’ll love one type best because someone you love once grew it. I’ll share a little more of that story in a bit, but first I want to get right to introducing 25 of the best radish varieties to grow in your garden.
Here are the excellent options I’ll share:
1. Bartender Mammoth
At first look, does it appear to be a pink carrot? Why, yes, yes it does.
But while ‘Bartender Mammoth’ can reach nine inches long and they are carrot shaped, they’re brassicas, not umbellifers.
These heirloom radishes are crisper and less dense than carrots, with a flavor that’s a bit spicier – though they do have a sweet finish.
They’re a convenient length for dipping into tzatziki, hummus, or veggie dip for a healthy appetizer or snack.
‘Bartender Mammoth’
And you can take that name seriously. A lengthwise slice makes an appealing garnish or stirrer for Bloody Marys, or a tasty bar snack alongside IPAs or mojitos.
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