Daikon
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How to grow
Similar to radishes: Radish culture
Pest management
Similar to radishes: Radish pests
The Basics
Daikon is an Asian radish. Most are white, and can be round, cylindrical, or carrot-shaped. Different varieties range in size from a few inches up to two feet in length, and can weigh over a pound. Daikon can be planted in early spring or early fall but most varieties grow better as a fall crop.
When to plant
- Direct sow seeds February–April or September–October
- Spring grown plants are more likely to bolt (go to flower) due to warm weather and longer days.
Harvest window
- Harvest 40–70 days later, depending upon the variety.
- Daikon typically show their “shoulders” (the top part of the root) when they are ready to be harvested.
- Daikon gets woody if left growing too long.
Care overview
- Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep, 4 to 6 inches apart.
- Keep moist.
More links
- Radish, Sonoma Master Gardeners
- How to Grow Radishes, Utah State University Extension