radish

salad

Cold dressed vegetables

• coleslawDressed shredded cabbage
• kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
• picklesVegetables preserved in brine

daikon · garnish · crudités · tacos · sliced · grated · fermented · stir-fry · side-dish · ingredient

taproot

Main descending root

• bulbousSwollen and round
• undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
• tuberUnderground nutrient reservoir

rhizome · germination · seedling · biennial · daikon · turnip · beet · carrot · parsnip · rutabaga

spicy

Having strong heat

• heatTransferred thermal energy
• pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor
• zingVivid energy or sharpness

bite · sharpness · kick · wasabi · mustard · fiery · tangy · piquant · bold · zesty

crunchy

Breaking with sound

• snappyQuick and clever
• freshNewly made, not stale
• bitePierce with teeth

crunch · raw · refreshing · cool · juicy · snap · texture · salad · crudités · sliced

soil

Ground matter for planting

• loamFertile soil mixture
• terroirGeography's influence on taste
• humusDecayed organic soil matter

organic · peppery · mineral · root · underground · garden · dirt · grounded · botanical · rustic

planting

Placing seeds in earth

• harvestGathering mature crops
• cultivationFostering growth through care
• seedlingRecently sprouted young plant

organic · horticulture · allotment · companion · spacing · thinning · rows · spring · fall · succession

antioxidants

Substances counteracting oxidative damage

• fiberPlant-based digestive aid
• lowcalorieReduced energy content
• nutrientsVital dietary substances

vitamins · digestion · hydration · potassium · folate · detox · metabolism · anti-inflammatory · dietary · minerals

• edible plantsvegetable, lettuce, carrot, spinach, cabbage
• plantstree, plants, leaves, bluebonnet, trees
• vegetablesbroccoli, carrots, carrot, potato, cucumber
• edible rootscarrot, turnip, parsnip, rutabaga, celeriac
• garden vegetablescarrot, carrots, potato, potatoes, tomato
• plant-based foodstofu, miso, tempeh, seitan, edamame