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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
SalanovaĀ® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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 chĆØvre, 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 radishās Chinese name, Xin Li Mei or Shinrimei, translates to mean āin oneās heart beautifulā 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 farmerās 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.
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Armonia LLC | San Diego CA | 619-724-7210 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Fish 101 Cardiff | Cardiff CA | 619-753-7139 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Heavy Hitter Gastroshack | San Diego CA | 619-865-1468 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 3 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-831-5170 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 6 days ago, 1/14/21 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish from HER produce! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 60 days ago, 11/21/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 132 days ago, 9/10/20 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radish from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 143 days ago, 8/31/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 157 days ago, 8/17/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 167 days ago, 8/06/20 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radishes bring it all together 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 175 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radishes are looking Healthy!! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 192 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 327 days ago, 2/29/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Gloria Tamai Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard, CA 1-805-240-6306 About 330 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 367 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 410 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 417 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 423 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 468 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 513 days ago, 8/27/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon radish š 
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 548 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 558 days ago, 7/12/19 
Isetan Scotts Supermarket
Isetan Singapore
Near Singapore, Singapore656-733-1111 About 559 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 567 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 625 days ago, 5/07/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon š radishes 
Poway Farmers Market
Joseph Balisteri DāAcuisto Farms
Near Poway, California, United States12203 Riesling Vourt San Diego CA 92131 858-361-9926 About 641 days ago, 4/20/19 
10 - ĪĪĪŗĪ±
Near Vouliagmeni, Attica, GreeceAbout 650 days ago, 4/12/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon radishes 
Whole Foods Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 652 days ago, 4/09/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon radish is famous for it red center ! 
Poway Farmers Market
Joseph Balisteri DāAcuisto Farms
Near Poway, California, United States12203 Riesling Vourt San Diego CA 92131 858-361-9926 About 662 days ago, 3/30/19 
Leucadia farmers market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 668 days ago, 3/24/19 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United Stateshttp://www.weiserfamilyfarms.com About 676 days ago, 3/16/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radishes spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Whole Foods Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 679 days ago, 3/13/19 Sharer's comments : fresh 
Lazy Acres Natural Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 696 days ago, 2/24/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United Stateshttp://www.weiserfamilyfarms.com About 704 days ago, 2/16/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radishes spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Mild. Cape Honey Bee Cape Town Western Cape, South Africa About 711 days ago, 2/10/19 Sharer's comments : Watermelon Radishes spotted at Cape Honey Bee Cape Town. |
