Variety Testing Program: Radish

Evaluate yield and horticultural quality of radish varieties for Florida industry

The Florida radish is one of America’s most popular garnishes. Available fresh from October through June, Florida radishes have a juicy, crisp texture and an earthy, spicy, and peppery taste. The bright green tops are edible, too, and have a similar peppery zing. Growers relay in non-hybrid varieties as the standard variety which offer low yield and quality. Therefore, a variety trial was conducted in the fall 2009 with 21 hybrid and non-hybrid varieties in cooperation with Eugene McAvoy (Hendry County Extension Service). Yield and quality was evaluated. Preliminary results based in one season indicated that hybrid varieties can increase yield and quality of the radish.