Radish Plant Crops Stock Photo

Radish is a winter crop. Some radishes are grown for their seeds; others, such as daikon, may be grown for oil production. Others are used for sprouting. There are numerous varieties of radish, varying in size, flavor, color, and length of time they take to mature. Radishes owe their sharp flavor to the various chemical compounds produced by the plants, including glucosinolate, myrosinase, and isothiocyanate.