Daikon Radish
Daikon Radish
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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Daikon Radish is an Asian favorite for pickling that is also delicious fresh, with long roots that loosen and amend soil without tilling. As it grows it adds nitrogen to the soil, and roots reach 5 to 8 inches long or larger.
At a glance
- Type: heirloom daikon radish
- Heirloom, non-GMO seed
- Roots grow 5 to 8 inches long, sometimes larger
- Loosens compacted soil without tilling
- Adds nitrogen as it grows
- Grow in early spring or fall
- Packet price: $2.00
Best for
- Pickling and fermenting
- Fresh eating and slaws
- Soil building and tilth
- Cool-season planting
- Stir-fries and soups
How to grow
Direct sow in loose, deep soil with full sun in early spring or fall. Thin seedlings to give roots room to size up. Harvest when roots reach 5 to 8 inches; leaving some in the ground helps loosen and enrich the soil.
Flavor profile
Crisp, juicy, and mildly peppery, mellowing and sweetening when cooked or pickled.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties at honest prices for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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- St. Clair, Michigan
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