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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 chlorophyll 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 softball. Look for Watermelon radishes with smooth skin free of deep cracks and for an exceptionally pink interior look for radishes with pink taproots.
Seasons/Availability
Watermelon radishes are available year-round with peak seasons in spring and late fall.
Current Facts
Watermelon radish is an heirloom Chinese daikon radish and botanically a member of the Brassica (mustard) family. Like most radishes the Watermelon radish contains isothiocyanate, a pungent chemical compound that when isolated makes an organic, natural pest repellent. Often radish crops (along with other Brassica plants) are planted by growers for this attribute as they release these compounds which are a natural repellent to weeds, pests, and soil born pathogens.
Nutritional Value
The Watermelon radish, both the root and the greens, provide an excellent source of vitamin C, particularly when eaten raw.
Applications
Watermelon radishes can be served fresh or cooked, hot or cold. Cooking the Watermelon radish will enhance its natural sweetness and temper some of the spice. Sliced thin they are perfect for showcasing their vibrant color in salads, atop sandwiches, or alongside sushi. This variety is also popularly sliced and pickled then utilized as a colorful condiment. Sliced or chopped radishes can also be added to soups and stir-fries. In Chinese cuisine, radish is commonly cooked or served along with seafood as it is said to impart sweetness and remove fishiness from a dish. The greens of the radish additionally can be used and are popularly added to soups, stews, and stir-fries. Watermelon radishes pair well with fennel,apple , cheeses such as feta and chèvre, butter, cream-based dressings, vinaigrettes, bacon, white fish, cucumbers, mild salad greens, cooked eggs, noodles such as soba and udon, citrus, cilantro, mint, and tarragon. To store, keep watermelon radishes refrigerated and use within one week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Watermelon radish’s Chinese name, Xin Li Mei or Shinrimei, translates to mean “in one’s heart beautiful” a reflection no doubt of the radishes unique fuchsia internal coloring.
Geography/History
Watermelon radish originated in China where it was known as Shinrimei radish. In America, its official name in seed catalogs was originally Red Meat radish. Once it caught on as a popular farmer’s market item for marketing reasons vendors began to sell it under the name Beauty Heart or Watermelon radish. It is still however listed most often in seed catalogs under the name Red Meat radish. The Watermelon radish is a cool season crop preferring soil temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit but above freezing. Overly warm soil temperatures affect the radish's flavor and texture, turning a mild pepper flavor often into a bitter sting of spice and a pithy, dry texture.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Raki Raki (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 858-302-6405 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Kari Kari Chili Crisps | San Diego CA | 858-729-8170 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| CJs Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-296-2721 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| 264 Fresco | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Eco Catering Grill | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Mostra Coffee | San Diego CA | 760-586-9916 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Catering Solutions | Chula Vista CA | 619-957-1162 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Claudia's Cocina | San Diego CA | 855-444-3732 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 714-317-7072 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 3 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Fish 101 Cardiff | Cardiff CA | 619-753-7139 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Open Gym-Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 36 days ago, 3/12/21 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish from Black Sheep Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 44 days ago, 3/04/21 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 72 days ago, 2/04/21 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 93 days ago, 1/14/21 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish from HER produce! 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 147 days ago, 11/21/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 219 days ago, 9/10/20 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 254 days ago, 8/06/20 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radishes bring it all together 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 261 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radishes are looking Healthy!! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 279 days ago, 7/12/20 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish! 
Dane County Farmers' Market - Winter
Driftless Organics
Near Monona, Wisconsin, United States52450 McManus Road Soldiers Grove WI 54655 1-608-624-3735 https://driftlessorganics.com About 413 days ago, 2/29/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Gloria Tamai Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard, CA 1-805-240-6306 About 416 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : The perfect spice. 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Present Tense Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States7125 W Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE Carnation WA 98104 https://www.presenttensefarm.com About 454 days ago, 1/19/20 Sharer's comments : It's always nice to add a little color to your winter salad. Love these! 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Underwood Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United States805-529-3690 About 496 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Large size 
Vista Farmers Market
Peter Schaner
Near Vista, California, United States30819 Mesa Crest Road Valley Center CA 92082 760-749-9376 About 504 days ago, 11/30/19 
Wedge Community Co-op
Wedge Community Co-Op
Near Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States2105 Lyndale Ave South Minneapolis MN 55405 1-612-871-3993 https://tccp.coop/wedge-lyndale About 510 days ago, 11/24/19 Sharer's comments : Sharp and peppery 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Happy Gnome Market Garden
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesMonroe, WA About 555 days ago, 10/10/19 Sharer's comments : Storage watermelon radishes are available into the winter for the next few months! 
Central market of Athens Greece
Star fresh IKE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L13 00302104814843 About 599 days ago, 8/27/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon radish đź’„ 
Pacific Market
Pacific Market - Town And Country
Near Santa Rosa, California, United States1465 Town And Country Drive Santa Rosa CA 95404 707-546-3663 About 634 days ago, 7/23/19 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery
Near San Francisco, California, United States1745 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94103 415-863-0620 About 645 days ago, 7/12/19 
Isetan Scotts Supermarket
Isetan Singapore
Near Singapore, Singapore656-733-1111 About 646 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Here In Singapore in the basement of Isetan on Scotts is a great market Isetan. The best fruits and vegetables from around the world. These watermelon radishes grown in Japan are called Red Daikon here in Singapore. 
Isetan Department Store Food Hall and Market
Isetan Food Hall Shinjuku Japan
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan033-352-1111 About 654 days ago, 7/03/19 Sharer's comments : Isetan Food Hall sells Fruits and Vegetables from all over Japan and the world.. 
Central market of Athens- Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 711 days ago, 5/07/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon 🍉 radishes 
Poway Farmers Market
Joseph Balisteri D’Acuisto Farms
Near Poway, California, United States12203 Riesling Vourt San Diego CA 92131 858-361-9926 About 728 days ago, 4/20/19 |
