Fun Fact Friday! Radishes are a quick crop that can be harvested in only a few weeks after sowing making them a great garden choice for kids. How much do you know about them? Much of the spiciness is contained in the skin so you can peel a radish for a mellower flavor. You can eat the greens! Add young greens to sandwiches and salads and sautee or steam older ones. A celebration called "The Night of the Radishes" takes place every December 23rd in Oaxaca, Mexico. Giant radishes are carved into figures of saints and scenes of the Nativity. Radishes are in the brassica family and are related to broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. You can save space by sowing radish seeds between rows of slower germinating seeds. The roots will be ready to harvest before other plants need the space. For growing tips and more information on varieties, head to the Growing Guides section at the the link in our profile! #kidsgardening #gardenwithkids #growingvegetables #radishes #springplanting #funfacts