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Mini Daikon Red | F1 Radish Seed
$5.26—$204.66AUD gst excl.
Sweet-flavoured, attractive red and pink roots
Mini Red’s internal colour ranges from red, to pale pink to white with pink streaks. Lends beautiful colour to kimchi or fresh salads. Strong and reliable F1 hybrid stubbier than Mini Purple. Roots average 10cm in length with good, sweet eating quality. Suitable for spring and summer sowings. Days To Maturity: 40-45 Days
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
CULTURE: Daikons and Korean radishes require friable, well drained soils with a pH range of 5.8-6.8. Work soil deeply, in raised beds if possible, for straight roots and ease of harvest. Sow 10 seeds/30cm, thinning to 10-12cm apart, rows 35cm apart. Note planting seasons to reduce bolting.
INTENSIVE SPACING: 12 rows – 6cm per bed spaced every 6cm on the row (for semi-long and fine radishes)
- 6-row seeder (C-M-N); Hole Size C, Middle pulleys, brush setting N
- Jang seeder X-24
INSECT PESTS: Use floating row covers at time of planting to control cabbage root maggots.
HARVEST AND STORAGE: Daikons and Korean radishes are brittle; use gardening forks or undermine and lift roots carefully. Cut tops 5cm above crowns, wash, and refrigerate. Daikons can be stored at 0C and 95% relative humidity for 6-10 weeks.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATES: 30g./85m, 120g./300m,2.2kg./acre at 6 seeds/30cm in rows 60cm apart, or 3.2kg/acre in rows 45cm apart.
SIZED SEEDS: All seeds are unsized.
Quick Facts
- Latin Name: Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
- Days To Maturity: 49 Days
- Life Cycle: Annual
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- Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
