Rat Tail

Raphanus sativus (35 days)

A unique heirloom from SE Asia grown for its elongated seed pods that are eaten rather than the roots, which can be used but then you lose the opportunity to enjoy savoring the pods.  Pods can grow up 12” in length and are light green splashed with purple. Typically used chopped up in salads or stir fried.  Flavor is mildly spicy and pungent and the texture is crisp.  Plant is about 24-30” tall once pods form from pretty purple stems and flowers. 

Packet (~1.2 g ≈ 110 seeds)