Most Russians in some way like radish and radish. Many of us adore seasonal salads from these vegetables. But, unfortunately, not so often in our diet there is such a delicious product as radish daikon, which in many countries (especially in Japan) is considered very useful. It is used as a "purifier" of the liver and kidneys. Such a dissolving capacity (in relation to stones) is not possessed by any vegetable on the ground.
Unlike radish and radishes, containing a huge amount of substances that have a negative effect on the digestive system, the daikon is well tolerated by most people. It contains fiber, pectin, vitamin C. Radish daikon has an amazing ability to suppress the multiplication of harmful microcloflora of the intestine and the growth of a variety of bacteria in the body. There is evidence that this vegetable is very effective in the prevention of diabetes and as an anticarcinogenic agent. Undoubtedly, radish daikon is useful in diseases of the gallbladder, weakening of hair growth, colds.
Agrotechnics
Unlike a small radish, the daikon is quite large. The length of its root crops varies from 10-100 cm depending on the variety. 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. Soil. Usually after 1.5-2 months. After emergence radish daikon 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 radish daikon is successfully grown in greenhouse conditions.
The soil in the beds intended for this culture, from the fall, is dug quite deep (no less than the bayonet bayonet). The best root crops grow on well-fertilized peat of light and clay soils. Before planting the soil can be fertilized with humus or compost. The beds should be wide. Between the rows, about 70 cm are left, and between plants, 30 cm. 2-3 seeds are thrown into the nest. Seal them 4-5 cm. The nest leaves the strongest plants. Radish daikon needs the same care as radish or radish. It is necessary to weed the beds 2-3 times. Watering is carried out if necessary. On fertile soils, fertilizing of plants is not required. Harvest is harvested in dry weather. Root crops are digging a bit with forks, and then pulled out by the tops. The scavenged daikon is dried right on the beds, removes the soil adhering to the radish and stores it for up to 3 months in the refrigerator or basement.
Dishes from radish daikon
Like other root crops of this species, this culture is often used for making a wide variety of salads. As a rule, as additional ingredients for them take sweet onions, sesame or olive oil, soy sauce. Anyone can use a wide variety of products in salads with this radish: apples, carrots, walnuts, greens, eggs. Since the taste of this root is somewhat like a cabbage stump, it fits perfectly with some meat and fish products. Radish daikon, recipes of salads from which differ in a huge variety, can be used in various combinations with other products, even if simply grated with vegetable oil, sprinkled with salt and ground pepper, it is very tasty.