Longipinnatus' is an upright annual or biennial with ovate, irregularly-lobed, mid- to bright green leaves, insignificant white flowers and a long, cylindrical, edible, white taproot.
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Raphanus Sativus Var. Longipinnatus



How to Care for the Plant

Water

It prefers moist soil.

Fertilizer

With summer varieties little or no thinning is required. Thin other varieties out until the seedlings to 3-5cm (1-2in) apart. Harvest as soon as the roots reach reasonable size, if left too long they will become woody.

Sunlight

It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade

Soil

Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.

Additional

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

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