Moongre-Radish Pods

Moongre, is a type of Radish (Raphanus caudatus) despite its resembalance to a french bean! Indeed a radish, but is not grown for its root but the tasty pods that form from attractive flowers. It grows well in cooler temperatures as well as the heat of summer. Popular in Rajasthan as well as in Gujarat where it is known as Moongres or Lila mougri. In Marathi it is known as dingiri, and singra in Punjabi. Best when they are harvested while still small, you can make a chutney by pounding these with some green chillies, and mixing in salt and yogurt.

Latin Name: Raphanus caudatus

Planting Guidance: Seeds can be planted in both the spring and the fall, but sowing should be suspended when warm temperatures arrive (70 degrees or higher); this causes radishes to bolt, making them essentially useless. Choose a sunny spot that gets at least six hours of sun a day. Direct-sow seeds outdoors about 1/2-inch deep and cover loosely with soil. Space 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart. Water seeds thoroughly, down to 6 inches deep. Sow another round of seeds every 10 days or so while weather is still cool for a continuous harvest of radishes in the late spring and early summer.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 45-50 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

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Marathi Name: Dingiri

Gujrati Name: Moongres

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Malayalam Name: Amara