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eridani

(51,907 posts) Thu Jun 5, 2014, 08:11 AM Jun 2014

Anyone ever use radish leaves for anything?

Almost more leaf than radish in a bunch.

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Anyone ever use radish leaves for anything? (Original Post) eridani Jun 2014 OP

I googled "are radish leaves edible" and guess what? dixiegrrrrl Jun 2014 #1

yes...when young (pre-prickly) we mix them with NRaleighLiberal Jun 2014 #2

mine, too libodem Jun 2014 #4

Over planted radishes a few weeks back packman Jun 2014 #3

Yeah. I toss the young, tender ones in soup. Especially if ham is involved... pinto Jun 2014 #5

If they are older leaves throw them in your worm bin. Red wigglers love them. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2014 #6

My radishes are storebought, given that we live on a hill with northern exposure. eridani Jun 2014 #7

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)

1. I googled "are radish leaves edible" and guess what?

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Thu Jun 5, 2014, 08:29 AM

Jun 2014

Here's a web page with recipes, even.
http://www.thekitchn.com/dont-toss-those-radish-greens-145724

Different radish varietyies have slightly different greens, some are smooth, most have a peppery taste, says the Google.

btw...young turnip greens are fantastic.

NRaleighLiberal

(60,013 posts)

2. yes...when young (pre-prickly) we mix them with

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Thu Jun 5, 2014, 08:34 AM

Jun 2014

Other greens for stir fries...wilting...etc. They are fine.

Beet greens are our favorite.

libodem

(19,288 posts)

4. mine, too

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 5, 2014, 12:49 PM

Jun 2014

I love rhubarb chard, as well. Even the pot liquor is scrumptious with a little vinegar. Mmmmmm

packman

(16,296 posts)

3. Over planted radishes a few weeks back

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Thu Jun 5, 2014, 10:46 AM

Jun 2014

and am thinning them and eating the stem and leaves. Mild peppery taste which I am sure would intensify as they develop. So, yes, eat them .
Also planted nasturtiums just for the leaves and flowers to spice up a salad - again a peppery taste. Also with the nasturtiums , I understand you can pickle their seed pods for a caper substitute and am looking forward to that.

pinto

(106,886 posts)

5. Yeah. I toss the young, tender ones in soup. Especially if ham is involved...

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Thu Jun 5, 2014, 01:51 PM

Jun 2014

jtuck004

(15,882 posts)

6. If they are older leaves throw them in your worm bin. Red wigglers love them. n/t

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Thu Jun 5, 2014, 02:36 PM

Jun 2014

eridani

(51,907 posts)

7. My radishes are storebought, given that we live on a hill with northern exposure.

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Thu Jun 5, 2014, 09:22 PM

Jun 2014

Assuming that by that time the leaves are too old to be used in any of the above recipes?

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