| Apples |
mid-August to late October |
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early May to late June |
| Beans |
early August to mid-September |
| Beets |
mid-August to mid-October |
| Blackberries |
mid-August to late September |
| Blueberries |
mid-August to mid-September |
| Broccoli |
mid-July to mid-October |
| Cabbage |
mid-August to late October |
| Carrots |
late July to October |
| Cauliflower |
August to October |
| Sweet Cherries |
early July to early August |
| Tart Cherries |
July to August |
| Corn |
late-July to mid-September |
| Cucumbers |
early August to early October |
| Currants |
August to September |
| Gooseberries |
August to September |
| Grapes |
September to October |
| Lettuce |
mid-July to mid-September |
| Nectarines |
August to September |
| Onions |
early July to late September |
| Peaches |
mid-August to mid-September |
| Pears |
September to October |
| Peppers |
August to mid-October |
| Plums |
August to September |
| Potatoes |
early September to late October |
| New Potatoes |
mid-July to early September |
| Raspberries |
August to October |
| Saskatoons |
July to August |
| Snap Peas |
late June to mid-July |
| Summer Squash |
mid-July to mid-September |
| Winter Squash |
mid-September to mid-October |
| Strawberries |
mid-June to mid-July |
| Tomatoes |
early July to October |
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June 30, 2008
By Janice Benson
Marketing Coordinator 
Radishes are abounding in my garden! I’ve always just sliced them and added them to salads, but with so many coming my way these days, I’m learning there are a lot of ways to enjoy them. They are so easy to grow, so crunchy and colorful, they really are a kitchen gardener’s dream. I grow mine alongside carrots and on the edge of my large tomato pots—anywhere I can find a spare place near the house. Then when I’m cooking, they’re within easy reach. Their crisp, peppery flavor adds a fresh kick to sandwiches, side dishes, and much more. Just grab a bunch and try something new!
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Selecting and Storing
- Select radishes that are firm, smooth, and have fresh greens attached.
- Scrub, but don’t peel radishes.
- They can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
- Store green tops separately, in a damp paper towel, and use as soon as possible.
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Fun Facts
- Radishes come in many colors, including traditional cherry-red, but also, white, purple, and black.
- Another popular variety is the long Japanese daikon radish.
- Egyptians used to grow them for radish seed oil, which was used like olive oil.
- Radishes get their heat from being a member of the mustard family.
- In Oaxaca, Mexico, December 23rd is celebrated as the Night of the Radishes. Locals carve large radishes into elaborate figurines representing the history and culture of the region, as well as the birth of Jesus.
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Nutritional Information:
- Radish roots contain potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron.
- Radish greens are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, and B’s.
- They are believed to stimulate appetite and prevent indigestion.
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Recipes:
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Sources/Links: www.gardenguides.com www.fabulousfoods.com From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce |