Brassicacées • Raphanus sativus var. mougri

Organic Rat Tail Radish

"A curious radish that offers its crunchy pods rather than its root."

$4.49

Number of seeds 50 seeds

Native to Asia, the Rat Tail radish (often called stalk radish or snake radish) is one of the older varieties of radish cultivated for its long, crisp pods rather than its root. While other radishes remain close to the ground, this one grows upwards, developing a light foliage and bearing its thin, elongated pods high up, which are harvested young and still tender.

In a thriving garden, it finds its place as an original companion plant: its delicate, nectar-rich flowers attract pollinating insects, while its pod production continues throughout much of the growing season. Planted in suitable soil, it accompanies the seasons with remarkable consistency, offering the gardener the pleasure of both observing it and harvesting its pods daily.

Growing climate: Cool to temperate season
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional
Growth: Rapid growth

Note: Like other radishes, it appreciates cool soils and regular moisture to remain tender and limit bitterness.

The young pods of the Rat's Tail radish are eaten raw, like a small, crunchy vegetable. They can be added to salads, crudité platters, or simply eaten raw like a green bean, with a characteristic radish flavor, more or less peppery.

They can also be briefly stir-fried in a wok or pan-fried, added at the end of cooking to mixed vegetables, or even pickled in vinegar, a simple way to extend the harvest. In some Asian traditions, this type of radish with its distinctive pods is used as a crunchy condiment to accompany rice or noodle dishes.