What is it?
Radishes are root vegetables with a distinctive flavor that range from the juicy crispness of the familiar red globe radish to the sharp bite of the turnip-shaped black radish. Like their relatives broccoli, cabbage, and kale, radishes are Cruciferous vegetables.

Where does it come from?
They were first cultivated thousands of years ago in China, then in Egypt and Greece (where the vegetable was so highly regarded that gold replicas were made of it). Since then, many varieties have been developed in a number of shapes, sizes, and colors.

Is it good for me?
Regular use will help prevent viral infections such as the common cold and influenza. It cuts mucous. Radishes are especially good clearing the sinuses, hoarseness, phlegm and sore throats. They also relieve indigestion and abdominal swelling.

How do I store It?
If your radishes have been supplied with their leaves attached, remove the tops unless you’ll be serving them the same day (leaf-topped radishes are great on a platter). Radishes will not keep as well with their tops left on. The leaves, if fresh and green, can be cooked like other greens or used in soups. Place radishes in plastic bags if they are not already packaged. Radishes will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.