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Daikon Radish
Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Also known as: Japanese radish, mooli, white radish
Large mild Asian radish that can grow 12+ inches long. Excellent for pickling and stir-fry. Also used as a cover crop to break compacted soil.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.5–1″
Height12–24″
Spread6–8″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Fall Sow
6–8 weeks before first frost
Germination
3–7 days
Days to Harvest
45–70 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Best as fall crop—spring plantings bolt quickly. Deep taproot breaks up clay soil.
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