Daikon/Korean & Specialty Radishes - Key Growing Information

Bunch of freshly harvested daikon radishes of a miniature type, excellent for pickling or fresh use.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Raphanus sativus

CULTURE:

Specialty and Daikon/Korean radishes require friable, well-drained soils with a pH range of 5.8–6.8. For long types, work soil deeply, in raised beds if possible, for straight roots and ease of harvest. Note planting seasons in variety descriptions to reduce bolting.

DAYS TO MATURITY:

From date of direct seeding.

DIRECT SEEDING:

Sow 10 seeds/ft., thinning to 4–6" apart, rows 18" apart.

AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:

1 oz./260', 3.9 oz./1,000', 7 lb./acre in rows 18" apart.

HARVEST:

Fork or undermine and lift roots carefully.

STORAGE:

Cut tops 2" above crowns, wash, and refrigerate. Store at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity for 6–10 weeks.

SIZED SEEDS:

All seeds are unsized.

SEEDS/LB.:

23,400–56,000 (avg. 38,600).

PACKET:

100 seeds, sows 16–17'.