• Kashi Lohit is a premium red radish variety developed by ICAR-IIVR Varanasi that matures in 40-45 days, featuring bright red, crisp, and nutrient-rich roots. It offers a high yield of 40-45 tonnes/ha, ideal for salad and commercial cultivation, with 30-125% more antioxidants than white varieties. It thrives in tropical climates, with optimal sowing from September to December.

Key Characteristics and Benefits

• Appearance: Features an attractive bright red outer skin with crisp, white to pinkish-white inner flesh.
• Root Shape: Tapered (icicle-shaped) roots typically reaching a length of 21–24 cm.
• Maturity: A fast-growing variety that is ready for harvest within 40–45 days after sowing.
• Nutritional Value: Contains nearly double the antioxidant capacity and 30–125% higher levels of ascorbic acid, phenolics, and anthocyanins than white radishes.