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Albion

Albion: 120 days to harvest, hardy in zones 1-11. Give it full sun (6+ hours). Because this is a hybrid, seed saved from it will not repeat the parent — plan on fresh seed each year.

Root vegetables
120days to harvest
—days to germinate
Z1–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
F1 hybrid

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Season
Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour
White
Shape
Long, tapered

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——June – JulyOctober – September
2——May – JulySeptember
3——May – JuneSeptember – October
4——April – JuneAugust – October
5——April – MayAugust – November
6——April – MayAugust – November
7——March – MayJuly – November
8——March – AprilJuly – December
9——February – MarchJune – December
10——January – MarchMay – December
11——January – FebruaryApril – December
12——January – FebruaryApril – December
13——January – FebruaryApril – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsBreak up soil with their taproots, helping daikon develop properly
LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover to retain moisture
SpinachQuick-growing crop that can be harvested before daikon needs full space
OnionsRepel root maggots and other soil pests that damage radish family plants
GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent root rot and soil-borne diseases
NasturtiumsTrap crop for flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas
ChivesRepel aphids and improve soil health with their shallow root system
MarigoldsDeter nematodes and soil pests while attracting beneficial insects

Avoid

BrassicasSame family as daikon, compete for nutrients and attract same pests like clubroot
FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most vegetables including radishes
Pole BeansHeavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive leaf growth at expense of root development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
41
Protein (g)
0.93
Fat (g)
0.24
Carbohydrate (g)
9.58
Fibre (g)
2.8
Sugars (g)
4.74
Vitamin A (µg)
835
Vitamin C (mg)
5.9
Vitamin E (mg)
0.66
Vitamin K (µg)
13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.138
Folate (µg)
19
Calcium (mg)
33
Iron (mg)
0.3
Magnesium (mg)
12
Phosphorus (mg)
35
Potassium (mg)
320
Zinc (mg)
0.24
Selenium (µg)
0.1
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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