planting daikon radish seeds Japanese Minowase Daikon RadishDescription Raphanus sativus "Japanese Minowase" Long, pure white roots with crisp flesh and a mild flavor. Roots grow up to 12 long and average 3 wide. Excellent pickled, raw, or stir fried. Japanese Daikon Radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) is a versatile, fast growing root vegetable prized for its long, smooth white roots and crisp, mild flavor. Reaching 1220 inches in length, Daikon is perfect for fresh eating, pickling, fermenting, or

Description

Raphanus sativus "Japanese Minowase"

Long, pure white roots with crisp flesh and a mild flavor. Roots grow up to 12” long and average 3” wide. Excellent pickled, raw, or stir-fried.  Japanese Daikon Radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) is a versatile, fast-growing root vegetable prized for its long, smooth white roots and crisp, mild flavor. Reaching 12–20 inches in length, Daikon is perfect for fresh eating, pickling, fermenting, or cooking in soups and stir-fries. Thriving in cool weather, this variety performs best in full sun and loose, well-draining soil, producing uniform roots with a tender, juicy texture. Known for both its culinary and cultural significance, Japanese Daikon Radish is a favorite in Asian cuisine and a rewarding addition to any home garden.

Planting Instructions

Approx seeds per order 100+

One of the easiest vegetables to grow, radishes have a short growing season and produce abundantly. They need cool weather and will not do well in the intense heat of the summer. Plant them early and often to have successive harvests. Plant them in the fall too, as soon as the weather begins to cool down.

Make sure they are getting full sun and are not shaded by other plants. If they are shaded, they will concentrate their energy on growing larger leaves and not big roots.

Start radishes outdoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or as soon as the ground can be worked. Do not start inside or transplant. Rooted vegetables don't transplant well.

Sow seeds 1/8-1/4” deep and 1-4” apart in rows 12” apart. Do not crowd the plants or you will have small radishes.

Weed carefully as roots are fragile while young and easily pulled up. Thin seedlings if they are crowded so each one has at least 1-3” of growing space (varieties will vary on space needs).

Type: Biennial
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/2”
Spacing: 2-3”
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 60 days
Height: 10-16”
Zones: 3-12

USDA Zone Map

Japanese Daikon Radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) grows best in USDA Zones 3-12, thriving as a cool-season crop planted in spring or fall.

Type: Biennial
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/2”
Spacing: 2-3”
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 60 days
Height: 10-16”
Zones: 3-12