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Chinese Radish 'Rose Heart' (Raphanus sativus 'Rose Heart'): Watermelon Radish

Overview

Chinese radish 'Rose Heart' (Raphanus sativus 'Rose Heart'), also known as watermelon radish, beauty heart, or shinrimei, is a stunning daikon-type radish with pale green skin and vibrant magenta-pink flesh. Sweet, mild flavor.

Botanical Details

Family:	Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Species:	sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Cultivar:	Rose Heart
Additional cultivar information:	(aka Beauty Heart, Shinrimei, Misato, Asian Red Meat, Watermelon)

Growing and Uses

Sow in late summer for fall harvest. Needs loose, deep soil. Harvest at 3-4 inches diameter. Eaten raw in salads, pickled, or roasted. Striking on crudité platters.

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