Good quality radishes should be bright in color with firm, well-formed roots and crisp, white flesh. Attached tops should be green and fresh. Avoid radishes that appear dry, wilted, spongy, rough-skinned, or with external damage.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C
90-98% relative humidity
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Top or root growth; softening:
Storing radishes at high temperatures may promote top or root growth and softening. For best quality, store radishes at 32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C with a humidity level of 90-98%.
Pithy or spongy texture:
This is an indication of age. Always inspect radishes carefully upon arrival to ensure good quality product. Do not hold radishes for long periods of time.
Yellowing tops:
Exposure to ethylene may promote yellowing of green tops. To prevent yellowing, keep bunched radishes away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Variety/Type Descriptions
Red Globe November April Most predominant type sold commercially. Round shape, bright red color with crisp white flesh.
Black December - March These radishes resemble turnips in shape and texture of flesh. The flavor is pungent, slightly turnip like. Black skin covers crisp white flesh. Also called winter radish.
Daikon December - April See individual commodity.
White Round shape, white color with crisp white flesh.
Common Packaging
15- to 35-lb. cartons or crates holding
24 or 48 bunches
25- to 40-lb. bulk bags (topped)
Cartons holding 6-oz., 8-oz., 1-lb., 5-lb. bags (topped)
10-lb. bulk packages
Grades
U.S. No. 1
U.S. Commercial
NOTE: Differences between grades are based primarily on external appearance.
Storing Tips
Store radishes away from ethylene producing fruits and ripening rooms. Bunched radishes are more perishable because the green tops tend to break down faster than the actual root.
Shippers
J & D PRODUCE, INC.
P.O. Box 1548, Edinburg, TX 78540
7310 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78541
PHONE # - 956-380-0353
FAX # - 956-380-0325
CONTACT - James V. Bassetti, President & Sales
WEB SITE - www.littlebearproduce.com
E-MAIL - lrchandler@littlebearproduce.com
PARDI PRODUCE, INC.
P. O. Box 115, Edinburg, TX 78540
610 W. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539
PHONE # - 956-383-3818
FAX # - 956-383-6327
CONTACT - Gus DiNovo,
WEB SITE - www.pardiproduce.com
E-MAIL - pardipro@sbcglobal.net
