Radish, Helios

Quick facts Czechoslovakian heirloom Golden yellow radish  Nutritionally dense root and greens Raphanus sativus 32 days.  A real rustic radish- these large, creamy-golden heirlooms will add a unique color to your vegetable harvest.  Named for the Greek god of the sun because of its color. Though they grow quite well in the heat, they will get spicy when the weather heats up so plant early for a more mild flavor.  Roots have a delectable crunch and large, leafy green tops are great for radish green lovers.   We love this radish oven-roasted in olive oil with carrots and beets.   Radishes are a great starter vegetable for beginning gardeners!  They are a quick, early season crop to get your garden off to a great start.  Nutritionally dense, radishes are an excellent source of vitamin C in both the root and the greens and also contain potassium, vitamin B6, iron and folic acid. A bit of its heirloom story: Helios radish is believed to be originally sourced from heirloom yellow rad