Radish 'Rabanito'

Raphanus sativus

How to grow Radish 'Rabanito'

  • Full Sun

Keep in mind when planting that Rabanito is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Rabanito from seed

Transplanting Rabanito

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rabanito is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Rabanito

Pull radishes and cool them right away by dropping them into a pail of cold water. Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to remove the leaves, store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.1

Rabanito folklore & trivia

The Japanese radishes have higher concentrations of glucocinolate, a substance that acts against the thyroid gland. It is probably best to remove the skin.2

Other Names for Radish 'Rabanito'

Japanese radish, leafy daikon

Footnotes

1 Mother Earth News

2 pfaf.org