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Purple Daikon Radish

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Purple Daikon Radish

Root vegetable

Raphanus sativus 'Purple Daikon'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 55 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • 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.