Quantity
About 150 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The 'Daikon' Radish is an impressive and bountiful variety that brings a touch of finesse and abundance to the vegetable garden with its long, white roots that offer a mild and refreshing taste. Highly prized in Asian cuisine, it captivates with its crisp texture and delicately pungent flavor, more subtle than that of small spring radishes. In the garden, its clear and vigorous foliage indicates rapid growth, particularly successful in cooler seasons when the soil remains loose and well-hydrated. Its cylindrical, smooth, and elegant root develops deep into the ground and rewards patient gardeners with a harvest that is as spectacular as it is flavorful. It lends itself to numerous culinary uses, from crisp salads to comforting soups, as well as stir-fries, marinades, and stews. Easy to grow, it thrives in sun or partial shade, along with consistent watering, which helps maintain tender and even flesh. Its flowering, if allowed to bolt, also attracts beneficial insects and contributes to the diversity of the edible garden. Productive, versatile, and elegant in its simplicity, the 'Daikon' Radish is an excellent choice for enriching the vegetable garden with fresh flavors and generous harvests.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 to 2 cm (3/8 to 3/4 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 24 °C (50 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
4 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, deep and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay to July
Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, lettuces, cucumbers, peas
Avoid planting withPotatoes
Salads, soups, stews, marinades, Asian cuisine
