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Purple Daikon Radish — Root vegetables

55-65days to harvest

4-7days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow in late summer for fall harvest, 10-12 weeks before first frost. Spring sowings bolt quickly in heat.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Deep, loose, well-drained soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple skin with white flesh
Size: 8-12 inches long, 2-3 inches diameter
Shape: Long, cylindrical tapered root
Flavour: Mild, sweet, less peppery than small radishes with crisp texture

In the kitchen

Pickling, stir-fries, soups, fresh slicing, fermentation, Asian dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, cabbage root maggot, aphids
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew
Resistance: Good cold tolerance and disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

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

CarrotsDifferent root depths prevent competition, radishes break up soil for carrots

LettuceRadishes mature quickly and break up soil for shallow lettuce roots

SpinachCool-season crops with similar growing requirements, radishes improve soil structure

PeasPeas fix nitrogen in soil which benefits radish growth

ChivesRepel root maggots and flea beetles that commonly attack radishes

NasturtiumsTrap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting radish leaves

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests that damage radish roots

CucumbersRadishes repel cucumber beetles and squash bugs

Avoid

HyssopInhibits growth of radishes and other brassica family plants

TurnipsSame family (brassica) leads to increased pest pressure and soil nutrient depletion

Grape VinesRadishes can stunt grape growth and compete for soil nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 16
Protein (g): 0.68
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 3.4
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 1.86
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 14.8
Vitamin E (mg): 0
Vitamin K (µg): 1.3
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.071
Folate (µg): 25
Calcium (mg): 25
Iron (mg): 0.34
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 20
Potassium (mg): 233
Zinc (mg): 0.28
Selenium (µg): 0.6

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Purple Daikon Radish?

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