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Daikon Radish

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Mini Purple Daikon Radish
Mini Purple Daikon Radish

In Japan and Korea the Daikon radish is widely grown. They are eaten raw in salads , pickled, stir-fried and cooked in soups and stews.

This is radish variety with a mild spicy taste, and easy to grow.

The common variety is white, however red or purple Daikon radishes are also available including a mini purple variety which is excellent for the home garden.

Growing Daikon Radishes.

You will need a deep loose soil to grow these radishes. They are best planted in full sun and are grown from seed.

This is a winter crop, the seeds are sown in late summer. In cold climate zones plant them in spring or grow them in a cold frame or pol tunnel.

  1. Dig the soil over well, adding a little aged compost and a little cow manure.
  2. Plant the seeds in rows that are around 8 inches apart.
  3. The seeds need to be sown fairly close to the surface at around 1/2 inch deep and at around 2 inches apart, or thinned to this distance after germination.
  4. Seeds will germinate in around 7 – 10 days except in very cold climates.
  5. When the plant develop proper leaves, thin again to around 6 inches.
  6. Mulch around the plants with pea straw or similar.
  7. Water well during any dry periods.

Some Daikon radish Varieties

  • Mini Oak – White
  • Red King – Red skin with white flesh
  • KN Bravo / Mini Purple – Purple skin with purple flesh
  • Miyashige – White skin with white flesh large growing.
  • Mooli Minowase – White skin with white flesh large growing

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