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This species can spread aggressively. Check local guidance before planting, and avoid letting it escape into the wild.
Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis
vegetableWatermelon radish is a variety of radish (Raphanus sativus) characterized by its distinctive pink or red interior flesh with white or pale outer rings, resembling a watermelon when sliced. It is an edible root vegetable that matures relatively quickly and is grown for its crisp, mildly spicy roots used in salads and culinary applications.
Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types from light sandy to medium loam
A fellow Brassicaceae — similar growing habits to Watermelon radish
