This robust radish features a thick, coarse jet-black skin and crisp, bright white flesh, offering a sharp, pungent flavor—much stronger than common red radishes. It matures in roughly 50–70 days, is frost-hardy, and stores exceptionally well through winter when kept cool and moist.
Key Features -
Botanical name: Raphanus sativus var. niger.
Root size and shape: Globe-shaped, 2–4" (250–400 g)—fist-sized.
Flavor profile: Intensely spicy, with a firm, juicy white core.
Storage: Long-keeping; stores in ground or cellar until spring.
Usage: Ideal grated raw in salads, sliced with salt, pickled, cooked in soups, or even juiced for medicinal purposes.