Remarkable Roots: Radishes & Turnips
Below are the slide deck and written resources from this past webinar, held January 8, 2026.
OVERVIEW: Curious about how much flavor and variety these roots can offer?
This talk may change how you see radishes and turnips. From crisp, peppery round radishes to sweet, juicy Asian daikons, they are useful in the garden and the kitchen alike. Topics include:
- Reliable varieties for each season, such as'Pepito', 'Donato', 'Rover', and others.
- Growing strategies that work in heat, in tunnels and for storage.
- Specialty types such as Black Spanish, watermelon radishes and Korean types.
- Ways to use them in the kitchen: raw, pickled, fermented and more.
Experienced growers and curious beginners alike will come away with practical tips, insight and ideas for better harvests and meals.
Audience Q&A follows the talk.
Webinar Resources
Additional Resources
Shopping Links
Growing Resources
- Growing information for radishes
- Growing information for daikon, Korean and specialty radishes
- Planting schedule for specialty radishes
- Growing information for turnips
- Glossary of gardening terms