Radish Black Spanish Round

With its inky black skin and pure white flesh, the Radish Black Spanish Round is a unique heirloom variety that has been popular since the 1500s. It is a winter radish that produces globe-shaped roots around 9 cm in diameter. The thick black skin resembles that of a rhinoceros. It is so rough and thick that at first glance the black root seems almost inedible. But that craggy, tough exterior is just what protects the tender, spicy, crisp, pure-white flesh.

Black radishes are sharp when raw and add a nice bite to salads and raw vegetable plates. When sliced paper-thin, they make beautiful garnishes. Scrub these radishes clean in order to keep the brilliant contrast between the black peel and the white interior. Black radishes also good in oven bakes and are delicious when cut into wedges and added to pans of roasted vegetables.

The Black Spanish Round radish is considered a winter radish but can be planted in both spring and autumn. The thick, tough skin protects months of storage in the ground, in the root cellar or in the fridge. They are reliable, they last forever in the garden and in storage, and are one of the easiest things you will ever grow.

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