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Rat-tail radishes produce delicious seedpods
- SITING: Plant seed in full sun on well-drained soil. Rat-tail radish grows 2-5 feet tall and about 1 foot wide, so place them appropriately. ...
- PLANTING: Sow from mid-June to early August for the best crops; unlike other radishes, rat-tail thrives in summer heat.
- How do you grow a rat tail?
- What do you do with rat tail radishes?
- Are rat tail radish leaves edible?
- How do you grow a radish dragon's tail?
- How do you take care of a rat tail plant?
- Is the rat tail in style?
- How do you cut a rat's tail?
- What does dragon tail radish taste like?
- Are radish seed pods edible?
- What is a dragon tail radish?
How do you grow a rat tail?
Though it can be propagated by seed, the rat tail cactus propagates best by stem cuttings. Select a pot with sufficient drainage and fill with a mix of rich compost and cactus soil. Cut any part of a healthy stem and allow the end to dry for a few days before re potting it into your soil mix.
What do you do with rat tail radishes?
You can use 'Rat's Tail' radish any way you'd use round, red radishes. They're also nice tossed into stir-fries, stews or any cooked dish that could use a little kick. They lose some of their pungency when cooked, but remain crunchy. The pods are also great pickled.
Are rat tail radish leaves edible?
Edible parts of Rat-Tail Radish:
Young leaves - raw or cooked. A somewhat hot taste. Flowers - raw. A nice spicy addition to salads.
How do you grow a radish dragon's tail?
How to Sow
- Sow radish seeds in well-worked soil after danger of frost in early spring, again in late summer for fall crop. In frost free areas, sow in the fall.
- Sow thinly in rows about 6" apart. ...
- Seedlings emerge in 4-6 days.
- Thin to stand about 2" apart.
- Sow winter radishes in midsummer for late fall and winter use.
How do you take care of a rat tail plant?
Growing Rat Tail Cactus
Rat tail cactus houseplants require bright light even during their dormant period. These plants grow moderately in a warm room with low humidity. Most gardeners will find care for rat tail cactus minimal. Keep the plant away from drafty areas and dry between watering.
Is the rat tail in style?
Rat tail haircuts are not in the mainstream yet but they are making a comeback. Stay ahead of the trend by trying out one of these rat tail hairstyles. Alternatively, style your hair with a rat tail look to pay homage to the 1980's.
How do you cut a rat's tail?
The easiest way to cut a rat tail haircut is to grow your hair out longer than your normal length. A hairstylist or even a friend shapes the hair around your head shorter with an undercut, crew cut, Mohawk, fade, etc. But they leave just enough hair intact to generate a rat tail.
What does dragon tail radish taste like?
Unlike radishes and turnips, though, dragon tails are grown for their tasty purple seed pods. Thus far, I have used them to add a zesty radishlike tang to salads and stir fries. ... The crisp, tender pods have a radish-like taste.
Are radish seed pods edible?
Luckily, most radishes grow quickly and will produce seed in one season. ... Some radishes, such as the Rat-Tailed radish, are grown for their edible seed pods rather than their roots. The entire seed pod is edible, and has a lighter radish bite.
What is a dragon tail radish?
Dragon's Tail Radish is an Asian heirloom aerial radish grown not for its roots, but the long, slender, curving purple seedpods that grow profusely above ground in beautiful plants.
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