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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Watermelon radishes are available year round with peak seasons in Spring and late Fall.
The Watermelon radish, given name Shinrimei, AKA Rooseheart and Red Meat, is an heirloom Chinese Daikon radish. It is a member of the Brassica (mustard) family along with arugula, broccoli and turnips. The Watermelon radish shares the same attribute with all radishes, it contains isothiocyanate, a pungent chemical compound that when isolated makes an organic pesticide. Often radish crops (along with other Brassica plants) release these compounds which are toxic to pests, weeds and soil born-pathogens.
The Watermelon radish is made up of an edible globular root attached to thin stems and wavy green leaves. Its exterior is creamy white in color with pale green shoulders, a sign of the chlorophyl it received from exposure to the sun. The Watermelon radish's flesh is white closest to the exterior becoming bright circular striations of pink and magenta. Hence the watermelon reference. Its flesh is tender crisp, succulent and firm. Its flavor is mild, only slightly peppery with almond-sweet notes. Depending on when harvested, Watermelon radishes can range in size from golf ball to soft ball.
Watermelon radishes can be served fresh or cooked, hot or cold. They pair well with fennel, apple, cheeses such as feta and chèvre, butter, creamy based dressings, vinaigrettes, bacon, white fish, cucumbers, mild salad greens, cooked eggs, noodles such as soba and udon, citrus, cilantro, mint and tarragon.
Watermelon radishes are a cool season crop preferring soil temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Overly warm soil temperatures affect the radish's flavor, turning a mild pepper flavor often into a bitter sting.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Watermelon Radish. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Lakeside Organic Garden |
Seasons/Availability
Watermelon radishes are available year round with peak seasons in Spring and late Fall.
Current Facts
The Watermelon radish, given name Shinrimei, AKA Rooseheart and Red Meat, is an heirloom Chinese Daikon radish. It is a member of the Brassica (mustard) family along with arugula, broccoli and turnips. The Watermelon radish shares the same attribute with all radishes, it contains isothiocyanate, a pungent chemical compound that when isolated makes an organic pesticide. Often radish crops (along with other Brassica plants) release these compounds which are toxic to pests, weeds and soil born-pathogens.
Description/Taste
The Watermelon radish is made up of an edible globular root attached to thin stems and wavy green leaves. Its exterior is creamy white in color with pale green shoulders, a sign of the chlorophyl it received from exposure to the sun. The Watermelon radish's flesh is white closest to the exterior becoming bright circular striations of pink and magenta. Hence the watermelon reference. Its flesh is tender crisp, succulent and firm. Its flavor is mild, only slightly peppery with almond-sweet notes. Depending on when harvested, Watermelon radishes can range in size from golf ball to soft ball.
Applications
Watermelon radishes can be served fresh or cooked, hot or cold. They pair well with fennel, apple, cheeses such as feta and chèvre, butter, creamy based dressings, vinaigrettes, bacon, white fish, cucumbers, mild salad greens, cooked eggs, noodles such as soba and udon, citrus, cilantro, mint and tarragon.
Geography/History
Watermelon radishes are a cool season crop preferring soil temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Overly warm soil temperatures affect the radish's flavor, turning a mild pepper flavor often into a bitter sting.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| B Bar | Del Mar CA | 415-994-3123 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Baja Asiatio | Tijuana CA | 619-890-4448 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| The Rose Wine Pub on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-280-1815 |
| La Valencia Dry Storage | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Watermelon Radish. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Chase Blackwell |
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Watermelon Radish with Wild Watercress, Cremini Mushrooms, and Honey-Sherry Vinaigrette |
| Jane Spice |
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Watermelon Radish Chips with Cumin Salt |
