Plant Details

Raphanus sativus oleiformis

Fodder Radish

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Fodder Radish
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Bladrammenas
French
  • Radis fourrager
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Raphanus sativus oleiformis
Taxonomic placement (Kew): Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus View name reference ↗

This record describes oil or fodder radish. The accepted subspecies also includes other cultivated radishes.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Brassicaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Raphanus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Fodder Radish

Plant characteristics

Layer: Herbaceous
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 0.40 m
Spread: 0.20 m
Growth rate: Slow
Foliage: None

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 2-11
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Leaves, Flowers, Oil, Root, Seed, Seed pod
Edibility rating:
(3)
Medicinal rating:
(3)
Functions:
Nitrogen fixer, Oil

Description

Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a subtle warm flavor and a somewhat coarse texture. When young, they are a suitable addition to salads in small quantities and can also be cooked well. Nutritional values are available. Young flower clusters are suitable for eating raw or cooked. They have a spicy flavor and a pleasantly fresh texture, making them ideal for salads or as a substitute for broccoli. The seeds are edible and can be eaten raw. The seeds can be soaked in warm water for 12 hours and then sprouted for about 6 days. They have a spicy flavor and are a good addition to salads. In addition, edible oil can be extracted from the seeds. Young seed pods are sharp and juicy with a moderately spicy flavor when eaten raw. It is important to eat them at a young age, as they can quickly become tough and fibrous.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/09
Harvest ends: 31/10

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis Pers., name ID 2911259, row 837386; Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (L.) Schmalh., name ID 2870724, row 817518
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 150266; name ID 2422455; Raphanus L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.