Radish - Raphanus Sativus - Outdoor Fruit Plant

Radish (Raphanus Sativus) are one of the most widely grown vegetable crops.

• Usually grown as annuals and harvested a few times before bloom season appears. Radish (Scientifically known as Raphanus Sativus) are easily recognized by their distinctive appearance. A basal rosette is formed on the top of the root, which is made of lobed leaves. These plants bear flowers which are of white colour with four petals. And the roots which are edible come in many shapes, they might be long, tapered, spherical or even long cylindrical. Outer skin of Radish could be yellow, pink, red, purple or black. These are widely cultivated vegetable crops that could be consumed as an ingredient to many home dishes or as a raw.

Nutritional benefits and medicinal values involving Radish.

• Radish (Raphanus Sativus) are highly nutritious with certain amounts of minerals like protein, fat, carbohydrate, Vitamin C, sugar and some sort of dietary fibre. They also come across traditional treatments like their extracts could be used to treat constipation, stomach disorders, hepatic inflammation, urinary infections, ulcers and cardiac disorders.

Raphanus Sativus are easy to grow.

• They perform well in the presence of full sunlight. Water them enough to keep their soil moist, not wet. The soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well-drained and rich with organic content. To sight their healthy growth, ideally the temperature around them must be 22 – 30 degree Celsius. In terms of feeding, use organic fertilizers and feed them during summer.

It’s a Pet-friendly plant.

• There is nothing toxic in them. In fact, they are edible. But ingestion in large quantities may cause irritation of the digestive tract. Beware some people might be allergic to radish too. Therefore, although it’s safe to keep them around children or pets, you must be aware about their overdose.

Prompt Plant Delivery.

• Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Radish (Raphanus Sativus) could also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.