Miyashige Daikon | Radish Seed
$8.01—$136.92AUD gst excl.
Traditional autumn harvest daikon
Crisp, Japanese-type fall radish of highest quality. “Stump-rooted” cylindrical white roots are pale green near the crown and average 34-40cm long by 5-7cm wide. Most crisp and tender for pickling and storage. For January and early February sowing. 50 days to maturity. Avg. 53,000 seeds/500g Packet: 200 seeds
This product can only be shipped to Australia.
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
CULTURE: Daikon 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 F-24 , X-24
INSECT PESTS: Use floating row covers at time of planting to control cabbage root maggots
HARVEST AND STORAGE: Daikons 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: 50 Days
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
