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Watermelon Radish

Inventory, 25 lbs : 11.75
This item was last sold on : 01/29/23

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Description/Taste

Watermelon radishes are a small to medium-size varietal, averaging 5 to 8 centimeters in diameter, and have a round to oval appearance with a single hairy taproot extending from the root’s base. The radish’s skin is semi-thin, smooth, and taut, generally appearing in shades of ivory, and is lightly blushed with pink hues, especially on the taproot. The roots may also have green shoulders, indicating the presence of chlorophyll due to exposure to sunlight. Underneath the surface, the flesh has a ring of white just below the skin, transitioning to bright pink, fuchsia, or magenta center. The coloring will vary in each radish depending on cultivation practices, growing environment, and soil type. The flesh also has a firm, dense, succulent, and tender texture with a crisp, snap-like consistency. Watermelon radishes should feel heavy for their size and have a subtly sweet, mild, and peppery flavor. Radishes cultivated in cooler climates will typically be less spicy, while ones grown in hotter climates may develop a more intense flavor with a dry, pithy feel. In addition to the radishes, Watermelon radish greens are edible, containing a vegetal, green, earthy, and peppery flavor. The leaves can be used raw or lightly cooked.

Seasons/Availability

Watermelon radishes are available year-round, with peak seasons in the early spring and winter.

Current Facts

Watermelon radishes, botanically classified as Raphanus sativus, are a brightly colored variety belonging to the Brassicaceae family. The small roots are native to Asia and were spread worldwide for their unusual, pigmented flesh. Watermelon radishes were named for their bright pink, watermelon-like coloring. It is important to note that the radishes only resemble watermelon flesh in appearance and do not share similar flavor profiles. Throughout history, Watermelon radishes have been rebranded several times using marketing names, including Beauty Heart, Red Meat radishes, and Rose Heart radish, and the roots are commercially produced and grown as a home garden cultivar. Radish enthusiasts favor watermelon radishes for their mild, peppery flavor, versatility in fresh and cooked preparations, and physical appearance, providing contrast, texture, and color to culinary dishes. Home gardeners also value the plants as the leaves and roots are edible, providing a zero-waste ingredient.

Nutritional Value

Watermelon radishes are an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen production within the skin. The roots are also a good source of calcium to build strong bones and teeth, potassium to balance fluid levels, vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, and contain lower amounts of phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin K, zinc, and folate.

Applications

Watermelon radishes have a mild, subtly sweet, and peppery flavor well suited for fresh and cooked preparations. The radishes can be consumed with or without the skin, depending on preference and recipe, but it is important to note that the skin and outer layers of the flesh are generally the spiciest part of the root. Some recipes have noted soaking radishes in ice water for twenty minutes to reduce the peppery nuances. Watermelon radishes are favored as a salad ingredient to showcase their bright coloring and are added to grain bowls, charcuterie boards, or shredded into slaws. The roots can be sliced with a mandolin and layered on bite-sized crackers with dip, added onto sandwiches with butter and salt, chopped into eggs rolls, or served alongside sushi and other fresh dishes as an edible garnish. In addition to raw preparations, Watermelon radishes can be pickled and incorporated as tangy crunch in tacos, side salads, burgers, rice dishes, and poultry or fish plates. The radishes can also be simmered into soups, stir-fries, curries, stews, and pot roasts, baked into a gratin, roasted with other root vegetables, or sliced and fried into chips. Cooking Watermelon radishes will enhance the root’s natural sweetness, and the radishes absorb accompanying flavors, contributing flavor and texture to dishes. The roots are also used in seafood dishes in Asia to help balance marine-like flavors. Beyond radishes, the plants can be grown for their leafy tops, incorporated into stir-fries, soups, salads, and main dishes. Watermelon radishes pair well with cheeses such as feta, blue, and chèvre, herbs including mint, cilantro, and tarragon, fennel, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, kale, arugula, jicama, and parsnips. Whole, unwashed Watermelon radishes will keep for a couple of weeks when stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Watermelon radishes are known in China as “Xin Li Mei” or “Shinrimei,” translating to mean “beauty in the heart” or “beautiful heart.” This descriptor was given in honor of the fruit’s pale skin and unique fuchsia internal coloring. Watermelon radishes are a favored variety in China for their vibrant flesh. The radishes are used to create ornately carved garnishes, and the roots are typically served raw to showcase the flesh coloring. Watermelon radishes are a popular snack in Beijing and are traditionally consumed peeled and dipped into a sweet bean sauce. The radishes are also served with zha jiang mian, or fried sauce noodles, a famous noodle dish in China, especially in Beijing. The dish is widely made across Beijing, found on menus through street vendors to fine dining establishments, and is comprised of flat noodles, ground pork, and mushrooms sauteed in a sweet bean and soy sauce. Watermelon radishes are served with the cooked noodle dish as a raw side accompaniment. The radishes can be mixed into the dish, used to scrape up any remaining sauce, or consumed as a palate refresher.

Geography/History

Watermelon radishes are native to China and are believed to be a type of daikon radish. Daikon radishes were introduced from the Mediterranean to China sometime around 500 BCE, and while most of the history of Watermelon radishes is unknown, experts believe the variety originated near Beijing. Watermelon radishes were later brought to the United States and were sold under the new name Red Meat radish in seed catalogs. Over time, the variety’s name was changed again to Beauty Heart and later Watermelon radish, a marketing term used to appeal to a broader consumer base. Today Watermelon radishes are available commercially and in home gardens in regions worldwide and are found in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	858-886-9909
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Verbena Kitchen LLC	San Diego CA	609-458-1672
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar	San Diego CA	619-840-7000
Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St	Carlsbad CA	760-230-6747
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Barrel Republic Escondido	Escondido CA	760-795-0006
Clara Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400

the other 101...

Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-6747
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-0323
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Hilton Harbor Island	San Diego CA	619-291-6700
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach)	San Diego CA	858-886-9909
Common Stock	San Diego CA	805-638-8367
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
Fish 101	Encinitas CA	760-943-6221
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	877-674-2244
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Our Green Affair	San Diego CA	858-337-9196
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Madam Bonnies	San Diego CA	619-432-1383
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
The Islander	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-487-5562
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Barrel Republic Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	619-204-5945
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood	San Diego CA	858-299-8862
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Juan Tequila	San Diego CA	520-395-7565
Local Tap House & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-547-1469
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
Edgewater Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-7581
Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla)	La Jolla CA	619-269-4022
Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar	San Diego CA	619-313-9127
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Hotel Del ENO Produce	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Mete Supper Club	San Diego CA	619-549-9672
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar	San Diego CA	760-230-6747 ex. 4
Azuki Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-238-4760
Manhattan of La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0700
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	858-610-8784
My Yard Live	San Marcos CA	619-339-1686
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Sycuan Casino	El Cajon CA	619-445-6002
Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Harumama (Little Italy)	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego	San Diego CA	619-696-6300
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Holsem Coffee	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus	La Mesa CA	619-395-6383
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Herb & Wood Bar	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Alejandra's Cocina	Carlsbad CA	858-500-5075
Marriott Marina Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-234-1500 x6113
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	760-230-6747
Parisien Gourmandises	La Jolla CA	858-352-6552
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works	Encinitas CA	760-230-6747 ex. 5
Craft and Commerce Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-0288
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619-594-3576
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Catering Solutions	Chula Vista CA	619-957-1162
Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	415-218-1535
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Armonia LLC	San Diego CA	619-724-7210
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-831-5170
Mavericks Beach Club	San Diego CA	858-999-0348
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
Public Square Coffee House	La Mesa CA	619-729-2672
Fish 101 Cardiff	Cardiff CA	619-753-7139
Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest)	San Diego CA	858-488-0400
Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant	La Mesa CA	619-303-8118

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Watermelon Radish. One

is easiest, three is harder.

A House in The Hills		Sauteed Radishes
Recipe Runner		White Bean Crostini with Watermelon Radishes
Dishing Up The Dirt		Tahini-Miso Spread & Watermelon Radish Toast with Sesame Seeds & Sea Salt
Heather Christo		Green Goddess Salad
Honest Cooking		Creamy Burrata with Shaved Watermelon Radish and Crispy Shallots
The Defined Dish		Watermelon Radish Tuna Tostadas
Nutrition Stripped		Go-To Radish Salad
Rhubarbarians		Watermelon Radish Salad with Orange and Goat Cheese
With Food and Love		Roasted Watermelon Radishes with Herbed Tahini Sauce
The FeedFeed		Rainbow Radish And Edible Flower Salad With Blood Orange Vinaigrette

the other 33...

Spices in My DNA		Cashew Cheese Avocado Toast
Food Bully		Easy Chicken Salad Appetizers
Feasting at Home		LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH DILLY RANCH
The Kitchn		Kale Salad with Quick-Pickled Watermelon Radish
Rhubarbarians		Watermelon Radish Toast with Orange Mascarpone and Honey
Omnivores Cookbook		Three-Ingredient Quick Pickled Watermelon Radish
Mango Tomato		Mango,Watermelon Radish & Cucumber Salsa
Camille Styles		Detox Kale Salad
Peel with Zeal		Roasted Watermelon Radishes
The Bojon Gourmet		Carrot and Watermelon Radish Pickle
Yummy Mummy		Veggie Tacos with Black Beans and Cabbage
Cook Republic		Rainbow Radish And Purple Kale Salad
She Paused for Thought		Watermelon Radish Mini Tacos
Healthy Feels		Roasted Persimmon and Asian Pear with Brussels Sprouts and Purple Daikon Radish
Camille Styles		Herbed Goat Cheese & Radish Tartines
Elissa Goodman		Pickled Watermelon Radish
EA Stewart		Winter Panzanella Salad with Kale, Carrots & Watermelon Radishes
Craving Something Healthy		Asian Watermelon Radish Salad
Domino		Kale Salad with Watermelon Radishes
Kimchimari		Water Kimchi (Mul Kimchi) with Watermelon Radish
Gluten Free, Follow Me		Cauliflower Pizza with Hummus, Watermelon Radish, Avocada, Feta, & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Honest Cooking		Vibrant Watermelon Radish Salad with Spring Microgreens
A House in The Hills		Soba & Carrot Noodles with Watermelon Radish
Alexandra's Kitchen		Watermelon Radish, Orange & Goat Cheese Salad
In Erika's Kitchen		Watermelon Radish Chips
The FeedFeed		Roast Beef Sandwich With Herbed Goat Cheese, Crispy Zucchini And Sweet Potato Chips And Watermelon Radishes
Kate Loves Kale		Psychedelic Salad Rolls
Give It Some Thyme		Winter Radish Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
The FeedFeed		Rainbow Radish and Edible Flower Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Vegetable Nori Wraps with Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce
Beyond Sweet and Savory		Watermelon Radish Carpaccio and Arugula Salad
Healthy Happy Life		Sweet Pickled Onion Watermelon Radish Salad
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Carpaccio of Watermelon Radishes Arugula and Citrus Avocado Dressing

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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 54 days ago, 12/07/22

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Escondido, CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 113 days ago, 10/09/22

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Solana Beach Farmer's Market

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Escondido, CA

Near Solana Beach, California, United States
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Del Mar Farmers Market

Valdivia Farms
Carlsbad, CA

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 219 days ago, 6/25/22

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 225 days ago, 6/19/22
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 280 days ago, 4/25/22
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Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Weiser Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 345 days ago, 2/19/22

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1929 Hancock St San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 351 days ago, 2/13/22
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 372 days ago, 1/23/22
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Poway Farmers Market

Rodriguez Family Farms
San Diego, CA

Near Poway, California, United States
About 373 days ago, 1/22/22

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Weiser Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 373 days ago, 1/22/22

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 400 days ago, 12/26/21
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Winn Dixie Grocery
105300 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
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Florida, United States
About 434 days ago, 11/22/21

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 435 days ago, 11/21/21
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 452 days ago, 11/04/21
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Leucadia Farmer's Market

Golden Heart Family Farms
San Bernardino, CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 470 days ago, 10/17/21

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Weiser Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 471 days ago, 10/16/21

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Rodriguez Family Farms
San Diego, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 473 days ago, 10/14/21

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1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 493 days ago, 9/24/21
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Solana Beach Farmer's Market

Valdivia Farms
Carlsbad, CA

Near Solana Beach, California, United States
About 498 days ago, 9/19/21

Venice Farmers Market

Gourmet specialties inc
Fillmore

Near Venice, California, United States
About 542 days ago, 8/06/21