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One of the most favorite types of spring vegetables is radish, which is well known both to the inhabitants of the middle lane and to the inhabitants of the southern and northern regions of our country
Rich in vitamins and minerals, radish becomes the basis for delicious fresh salads, brings variety to the usual menu. But the ripening period for root crops is quite short, and most summer residents want to enjoy fresh vegetables on their table throughout the season. And in this case, its exotic relatives can become an excellent alternative to traditional options for radish. In particular - pod or Javanese radish, which has an unusual appearance, but is similar in its taste to its congener-root vegetable.
Pod radish in your beds
An exotic vegetable crop, known in our latitudes as pod radish, is a plant that reaches two hundred centimeters in height, with fleshy stems, on which, depending on the variety, pods 10 or more centimeters long are formed. Some varieties of the Javanese relative of the root vegetable we are accustomed to have a bright purple color, but for the most part they remain green even after reaching ripeness.
Originally found in tropical climates, pod radish is a perennial crop that requires little effort to grow. However, in cold climates, it is better to grow this plant like a regular radish, planting seeds or seedlings in well-drained soil with the onset of stable positive values of average daily temperatures.
Features of growing pod radish
When choosing a site for growing Javanese radish, it is important to try to choose places devoid of excessive shading - this plant loves the sun and tolerates even short-term periods of drought well.
Sowing seeds is done in the same way as for ordinary radish. In some cases, you can use seedlings germinated in advance - for planting in open ground.
The plant sprouts no more than ten days after planting, and a month after the first shoots appear, the formation of a pod radish bush will begin.
When planning plantings, care should be taken to organize the support system for emerging plants, otherwise, during the period of active growth, they may begin to break under the weight of their own branches.
The full formation of the Javanese radish bush is completed about 50 days after germination. It was during this period that the first peduncles appear on the plant. At the end of flowering, pods begin to form on the bush - juicy, fleshy, with excellent taste. As they ripen, the fruits acquire a sharper taste and similarity to the taste qualities of the radish we are used to.
At the end of the fruiting period, branches with the remaining seed pods are cut from the bushes and tied into bunches. Then the resulting bundles are dried in a natural way, and only then the seeds are collected for planting next year.
Pod radish - healthy exotic on your table
Green radish is traditionally considered a dietary product - its spicy-pungent taste is in perfect harmony with traditional vegetable salads, and the content of no more than 16 calories per 100 grams allows you to eat it without restrictions even during fasting or following dietary restrictions. Like any other vegetables, fresh it is rich in fiber, which allows regulating digestive processes, ensuring the elimination of toxins and detoxification of the body. The mustard oil found in Javanese radish has the ability to whet the appetite, making even the most bland food tasty.
The amazing properties of this plant allow it to have a tonic, tonic and stimulating effect on the body. With regular use in food, Javanese radish has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart and blood vessels, replenishes the deficiency of some vitamins and minerals. In the form of puree or juice, the plant can be used to treat colds.
As for the gastronomic use of pod radish, it will be appropriate not only in salads or as an independent dish, but also as an addition to okroshka or sandwiches, will help improve the taste of a light summer side dish or meat dishes.
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