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Description/Taste
Easter Egg radish are petite and round with thin wiry taproots. Colors of their skin range from white to pink to crimson to purple, all in one bunch. Their flesh is bright white and crisp with a mild radish flavor. The Easter Egg radish produces green leaves that grow from the roots above ground, which are also edible.
Seasons/Availability
The Easter Egg radish is generally available year-round.
Current Facts
The Easter Egg radish (Raphanus sativus), is a cruciferous root vegetable and a member of the Brassicaceae family along with turnips and horseradish. Not technically an actual botanical variety, Easter Egg radishes rather are a mix of pink, white, purple and red variety radishes.
Nutritional Value
Easter Egg radishes are a good source of Vitamins A, C, potassium, zinc and dietary fiber. Radishes also contain enzymes such as myrosinase, diastase, esterases, and amylase which have anti-fungal properties and are known to promote digestive health.
Applications
Easter Egg radishes look great as-is on a crudite plate, and their beautiful color palette makes for artistic tartines, just with bread, butter and salt. Chop and add to tacos and sandwiches for added crunch and zing. Roasting Eater Egg radishes will bring out their natural sweetness. Young radish greens are edible as well. Toss both radishes and their greens into stir-fries and salads for a nice burst of flavor. To store keep Easter Egg radishes refrigerated and use withing one week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Radishes have their own holiday in Oaxaca, Mexico. "La Noche de Los Rabanos" is a celebration of the radish held yearly on December 23rd.
Geography/History
Radishes have been enjoyed for thousands of years. Originating in China they eventually made their way to Greece and Egypt where they were used as a means of payment for workers building the ancient pyramids. A newer variety on the market, Easter Egg radish is grown from a combination of different colored radish seeds then upon full maturity bundled to make a multi colored bunch of radishes. A spring variety radish, Easter Egg radishes have a rapid germination cycle and mature fairly quickly.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 4 days ago, 4/15/21 Sharer's comments : Easter Egg Radish from Dacquisto Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 31 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Easter eggs from Valdivia 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 33 days ago, 3/17/21 
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Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 47 days ago, 3/03/21 
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Underwood Family Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 57 days ago, 2/21/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 207 days ago, 9/24/20 Sharer's comments : Easter egg radish from Valdivia Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 215 days ago, 9/16/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 311 days ago, 6/12/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Easter Egg from Valdivia 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesCarpenteria,CA 1-805-431-7324 About 411 days ago, 3/04/20 Sharer's comments : It's Easter at the market! 
Rungis
Near Zwijndrecht, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 529 days ago, 11/07/19 Sharer's comments : Such vibrant color! 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 582 days ago, 9/15/19 |
