The flower bed where Manuela Rivera planted the seed of a Canary Island radish, "authentic from here", the owner points out, four or five months ago, is inside her house located in the Tinajo ravine on Tórtola street. With the only growth aid of the "typical bag of 'juanos' that is also added to garlic around here", Manuela can only explain that this vegetable, belonging to the cruciferous family, has been able to grow so much "due to the good climatic and soil conditions that we have in Tinajo", she declares proudly.
So far, Manuela Rivera still does not know what to do with her giant radish, although she assures that she will wait a few more days to cut it in case any curious person "wants to come and photograph it". But when the time comes, she points out that "everything is used from the radish". The leaves can be used to make a stew or a salad, and it can also be cooked stewed and is rich in vitamin C and folates. These substances are involved in the formation of collagen, bones and teeth, red blood cells and promote the absorption of iron from food and resistance to diseases. In addition, according to Manuela "it is known by everyone that the radishes that grow in this area of Tinajo are very good".