Heirloom. The Minowase Daikon Radish is a milder daikon that tolerates heat quite well. It is intended for late-spring sowing to grow and harvest through the summer. 8-12 roots can be 1 1/2-2 in diameter, with nice white flesh. Tends to grow up out of the ground 2-3 as it matures, developing green shoulders. The Minowase Daikon Radish is a popular Japanese variety. It is crisp, juicy and hot. Great for pickling, cooking or eating raw.

150 seeds

PLANTING

Raphanus sativus

Germination:5-7 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-75F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/2″ deep

Sowing Outdoors:Startingin early spring. Sow 1/2-1″ apart,thin to 1-2″ apart, soon after theseedlings emerge.

How much does a packet plant:6-8 foot single row

Harvest:3-4 weeks after planting at 1 in diameter, pull them promptly as they rapidly decline, becoming tough and pithy

Tips:The Minowase Daikon Radish needs rapid growth for optimum results.Provided fertile soil and consistent moisture. For a continuous harvest make successive plantings every 7-10 days when weather is still cool.