Radish, Botanical Interests Miyashige White Daikon Seeds Organic, (Heirloom)

Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus

Days to Maturity: 50-60 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Unknown

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Variety Information: Best harvested at 12-18 long 2-3 wide. Miyashige White is a daikon, winter radish with a tapered, white and light-green root.

Type: Winter, daikon radish

Young daikon radishes are often used shredded in sushi, but their light, slightly spicy flavor is a unique addition to many other dishes. Mature daikon is pickled or cooked; add to stir-fries or soups for crunch. Daikon is a winter radish, requiring shortening day length and cool temperatures to form. Sow after mid-summer or fall depending on your growing season. Deep roots are also used as a cover crop to break up heavy soils. Stores well. 2 grams (150 seeds)