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Oriental Radish, Daikon Radish 'Iwai'

Raphanussativus

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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
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Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Annuals
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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A small daikon radish popular for feasts and celebrations. The slender root...Read More

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