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Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
Pea Tendrils
These delicate vines have a distinctive and robust flavor that tastes like a cross between sweet peas and spinach.
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Seasons/Availability
Late Winter through Early Summer
Description/Taste
The slender icicle radish delivers a rich spicy flavor. Usually about five to six inches in length, the pure white flesh is milder than the common red radish. Consistent in flavor, the texture is extra crisp.
Nutritional Value
Low in calories, a three ounce serving contains about 18 calories. A source of vitamin C, icicle radishes contain active enzymes that aid digestion. The nutritious leaves are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium and iron.
Geography/History
Also known as an Oriental radish and Chinese radish, the icicle variety is a type of Daikon root vegetable believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region. Sometime around 500 B.C. it was taken to China where it was cultivated. Today Daikon is produced in Japan on a large scale. Requiring plenty of moisture to assure crisp texture and good flavor, icicle radishes mature in about 27 days after planting from seed. California and Texas are major commercial producers.
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Seasons/Availability
Late Winter through Early Summer
Description/Taste
The slender icicle radish delivers a rich spicy flavor. Usually about five to six inches in length, the pure white flesh is milder than the common red radish. Consistent in flavor, the texture is extra crisp.
Nutritional Value
Low in calories, a three ounce serving contains about 18 calories. A source of vitamin C, icicle radishes contain active enzymes that aid digestion. The nutritious leaves are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium and iron.
Geography/History
Also known as an Oriental radish and Chinese radish, the icicle variety is a type of Daikon root vegetable believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region. Sometime around 500 B.C. it was taken to China where it was cultivated. Today Daikon is produced in Japan on a large scale. Requiring plenty of moisture to assure crisp texture and good flavor, icicle radishes mature in about 27 days after planting from seed. California and Texas are major commercial producers.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
