Radish (mula)
a popular vegetable, Raphanus sativus, of the family Cruciferae,
cultivated in about 20,506 ha producing about 1,83,474 m tons; leaf is
rich in vitamin A, B and C, while the fleshy edible root contains moderate
amount of vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. Radish is consumed fresh
as salad and after cooking with fish or other vegetables. Sometimes radish
is used as an ingredient of pickles. Commonly, radish is a winter crop
but can be grown to some extent in summer. Red Bombay, Mino Early, Mino
Saki are some of the important varieties. Recently Bangladesh Agricultural
Research Institute released 3 varieties namely Tasakisan (long white root),
Pinky (pinksih root with more pungent), and Druti (white coloured and
early maturing). The yield ranges 30-35 m tons/ha. [SM Monowar Hossain] |
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