Radish 'Daikon'

Raphanussativus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Raphanus (RAF-an-us)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Palmyra, Indiana

Vinton, Ohio

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | April 2005 | positive

Plants germinated quickly and grew well in S. Fla. I liked the fairly mild taste better than many other radish types. Long root likes loose soil.

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