What is the difference between a radish and a turnip - the main signs

Description of the radish

So, radish is a vegetable crop, a typical representative of the cabbage family. Forms a rounded root vegetable for food. Radish is widely used for the prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: trace elements contained in root crops have a positive effect on the condition of the kidneys, stomach, pancreas, and liver. Radish is also used as a prophylactic agent to prevent the development of gallstone disease, to prevent edema or atherosclerosis.

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Turnip Description

Another representative of the cabbage family. The plant also forms a large edible root crop, which for a long time formed the basis of the diet of people in Russia. But with the advent of potatoes in our country, turnips began to gradually lose their leading positions. It is used as a vitamin, tonic, helps to overcome painful coughing fits, has a mild laxative effect, helps to normalize the digestive system.

Differences

At first glance, it may seem that the vegetables are almost identical, but this is not at all the case. Let's take a closer look at every detail that distinguishes turnips from radishes:

• root crop shape. The radish is characterized by a rounded or somewhat elongated fruit (the rutabaga forms a root crop about the same structure), while in turnips it is often flat;
• vegetables may differ in color - the radish is known for its famous black color, although sometimes it is also white or pink, but the turnip is predominantly pale yellow;
• taste characteristics - a soft, even sweetish taste of a root vegetable is characteristic of turnips, while in its relative it is not devoid of piquant bitterness and pungency;
• scope of application. Radish, like the radish we are accustomed to, is used mainly for making salads, used fresh. Often the most common dish from this root vegetable is grated salad - peeled and chopped root vegetable is simply seasoned with sour cream with spices - the vitamin bomb is ready! In other words, this vegetable is not usually cooked. Turnip, on the contrary, is a miracle how good it is in baked form, it can be baked, stewed, added to stews, or even mashed from it. Although fresh, the vegetable is quite good in the same salads and okroshka;
• sometimes turnips are used as livestock feed, as opposed to radishes. True, for these purposes, a separate fodder variety is cultivated, which is called the Turnips radish.

  

  

  

For all the apparent similarities, vegetables are completely different and are grown for different purposes. If we have not completely convinced you, be sure to try to grow both crops on your site, then you can independently verify their similarities and distinctive features. After all, not a single, even the most extensive description can give as many arguments as personal experience. This statement is especially true for gardeners - by your own example, it is much easier to assess the merits of each crop, as well as to understand what difficulties will lie in wait for you in the process of care and cultivation.And finally, having harvested, you can decide which of the vegetables you prefer - a spicy radish or a classic turnip.

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