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Daikon Radish

Mini Purple

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Daikon Radish

Mini Purple

EXCLUSIVE – These lovely, plump, mini daikons have deep violet colored exteriors and crunchy flesh flushed with a center sunburst of violet. Their flavor is unique with a mild, subtly sweet but peppery flavor that becomes milder when cooked. Mini Purple daikon are round to oblong with blunt tips and grow about 3 to 5 inches long, depending on weather and conditions. Perfect for home gardeners, colorful Mini Purple daikons are more uniform and versatile than traditional bigger daikon varieties.
Seed Count: 90-95 / Weight: 1 gm / F-1 Hybrid
$ 3.69
#5545
#5545
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START SEEDS OUTDOORS

In early spring as soon as ground can be worked, sow daikon radish seeds in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space seeds 2-3 inches apart in rows 6 inches apart. Cover 1/2 inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist and well weeded. If first sowing comes up unevenly, replant right away. Sow again in mid summer for a fall crop.

 

GROWING NOTES

For crispy flesh and mild flavor, give daikon radishes consistent moisture. When they are several inches tall, carefully thin seedlings to 3-4 inches apart, so the roots have room to size up and mature. Enjoy early thinnings in salads. Protect radishes with floating row covers if marauding birds or flea beetles that chew holes in the leaves are a problem.

 

HARVEST AND USE

If weather turns unexpectedly hot, pull, cut off tops and store the roots in the refrigerator where they keep very well. Daikon radish flavor is spicier in hot weather and milder in cool conditions. Slice and eat fresh, add to salads, shred for coleslaw or enjoy in stirfries, soups, and stews. Flavor is milder when cooked. Mini Purple daikon are delicious pickled in rice vinegar and will make a crunchy, colorful kimchee!

Cold Winters

Mild Winters

Sun/Shade

Sow Seeds

Days To Germinate

Days To Harvest

April – May
Feb – May
Full sun
2-3 inches apart
1/2 inch deep
5 - 7 days
Approx. 55 – 65

Cold Winters

Mild Winters

Sun/Shade

Sow Seeds

Days To Germinate

Days To Harvest

April – May
Feb – May
Full sun
2-3 inches apart
1/2 inch deep
5 - 7 days
Approx. 55 – 65

Cold Winters

April – May

Mild Winters

Feb – May

Sun/Shade

Full sun

Sow Seeds

2-3 inches apart
1/2 inch deep

Days To Germinate

5 - 7 days

Days To Harvest

Approx. 55 – 65

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