Most Russians in one way or another love radish and radish. Many of us adore seasonal salads from these vegetables. But, unfortunately, not so often in our diet there is such a tasty product as daikon radish, which in many countries (especially Japan) is considered very useful. It is used as a “cleaner” of the liver and kidneys. Such a solvent (in relation to stones) does not have a single vegetable on earth.
Unlike radishes and radishes, which contain a huge amount of substances that have a negative effect on the digestive system, daikon is well tolerated by most people. It contains fiber, pectins, vitamin C. Radish daikon has an amazing ability to suppress the reproduction of harmful intestinal microflora and the growth of various bacteria in the body. There is evidence that this vegetable is very effective in the prevention of diabetes and as an anti-cancer agent. Undoubtedly, daikon radish is useful for diseases of the gallbladder, weakened hair growth, and colds.
Agricultural technology
Unlike small
radish, daikon is quite large. The length of its root crops, depending on the variety, ranges from 10-100 cm. In shape, the fruit resembles large icicles. This high-yielding
vegetable plant gives root crops weighing 2-3 kg. Its yield exceeds 30 kg per sq.m. the soil. Usually after 1.5-2 months. after germination, the daikon radish is ready for use. In our climatic conditions, seeds are most often sown in open ground in June. In many regions of the Russian Federation, daikon radish is successfully grown in greenhouse conditions.
The soil in the beds intended for this crop is dug quite deep in the fall (no less than the bayonet of a shovel). The best root crops grow on well-fertilized peat light and clay soils. Before planting, the soil can be fertilized with humus or compost. The beds should be wide. About 70 cm are left between the rows, and 30 cm between the plants. 2-3 seeds are thrown into the nest. Close them up by 4-5 cm. The strongest plants are left in the nest. Radish daikon needs the same care as radish or radish. It is necessary to weed the beds 2-3 times. Watering is carried out as necessary. On fertile soils, plant nutrition is not required. Harvested in dry weather. Root crops are dug up a little with the help of a pitchfork, and then pulled out by the tops. The excavated daikon is dried directly on the beds, the soil adhered to the radish is removed and stored for up to 3 months in a refrigerator or basement.
Daikon radish dishes
Like other root crops of this type, this culture is often used to prepare a wide variety of salads. As a rule, sweet onions, sesame or olive oil, soy sauce are taken as additional ingredients for them. Anyone can use a variety of products in salads with this radish: apples, carrots, walnuts, greens, eggs. Since the taste of this root crop is somewhat reminiscent of a cabbage stalk, it goes well with some meat and fish products. Daikon
radish, the salad recipes from which are very diverse, can be used in various combinations with other products, although even just grated, seasoned with vegetable oil, sprinkled with salt and ground pepper, it is very tasty.