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Purple Daikon Radish
Root vegetableRaphanus sativus 'Purple Daikon'
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 55 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A stunning Asian variety that combines the mild, sweet flavor of traditional daikon with eye-catching purple and white coloring. These large radishes are perfect for both raw applications and cooking, offering gardeners something truly unique for their fall harvest.
Planting
Direct sow in late summer for fall harvest, 10-12 weeks before first frost. Spring sowings bolt quickly in heat.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 4-7.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, cabbage root maggot, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew.