Radish
Radish is widely used in Bangladeshi salads, mashes, and curries; Insaf sells one variety of radish.
Radish is a white root vegetable eaten both raw and cooked. It is a good source of vitamin C, and its high water content makes it a popular light food.
Radish is available in Bangladeshi markets nearly year-round, though the winter crop is the most prized for flavor.
Growing it in Bangladesh
- Sowing time
- Insaf's ISL-720 variety can be sown all year and is ready to harvest in just 35-40 days.
- Weather & soil
- Radish prefers loose, well-drained soil and plenty of sun; heavy or waterlogged soil can cause the roots to bend.
- Care
- Keep the soil loose and friable so roots can expand easily
- Water lightly and regularly, but avoid letting water pool
- Lift the roots once they reach market size — left too long in the field they risk turning tough or fibrous