Radish, Daikon sprouting

Raphanus raphanistrum 'Radish, Daikon'

VegetableBrassicaceae

Radish, Daikon sprouting
Edible
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Bloom color
White, green
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenIndoor

Notes

'Radish, Daikon' sprouting (Raphanus raphanistrum 'Radish, Daikon') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and indoor growing. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is grown for its crisp, spicy flavor. It reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and blooms white or green in spring, summer, and autumn.

Pairs well with Itachi cucumber, Moss Curled parsley, and Long Island Mammoth dill.