Key facts
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- United States
Podding traits
- Raphanus caudatus, grown for pods
- Pods harvested young, before maturity
- Eaten raw or cooked
Good for
- Salads
- Stir-fries
- Pickling
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podding this page | — | — | — |
| Altabelle | 26 days | — | — |
| Altaglobe | 28 days | — | — |
| Amethyst | 30 days | — | — |
| Bartender Red Mammoth | 35 days | — | — |
| Blue Moon F1 Radish | About 60 days | — | — |
| Brightest Breakfast | 28 days | — | — |
Podding FAQ
What kind of radish is Podding?
Podding radish (Raphanus caudatus) skips the root altogether; the crop is the young seed pods, harvested before they mature and eaten raw or cooked for a crisp, peppery bite.
How does Podding compare with other radish varieties?
Similar radish varieties include Altabelle (26 days), Altaglobe (28 days), Amethyst (30 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Podding good for?
Podding is grown for salads, stir-fries, pickling.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every radish variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Radish growing guide
- How to Sow Radishes: Thin Drills and a Quarter Inch of Soil
- Thinning Radishes in Two Rounds to Two Inches Apart
- Watering and Feeding Radishes: Steady Moisture Stops Splitting
- Radish Growing Calendar: Sow Every Two Weeks for a Long Harvest
- Radish Problems: Flea Beetle Holes and Split Roots
- When to Harvest Radishes and How to Store Them
- All 106 radish varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.