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Radish, Daikon — Microgreens | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Radish, Daikon
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

2-5days to harvest

1-2 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Dense surface sowing on moist microgreen medium; maintain high humidity (80-90%) and darkness until germination (24-48 hours)

Cultivation

Sun: Indoor
Water: Keep consistently moist via daily misting; avoid waterlogging
Soil: Coconut coir and perlite blend, or commercial microgreen growing medium
Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
Season: Indoor

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green
Shape: Thin stems with rounded cotyledons and first true leaves
Flavour: Mild, subtle radish flavor with gentle peppery notes and fresh, tender crispness; noticeably less pungent than full-size daikon roots

In the kitchen

Asian soups, grain bowls, salads, sushi garnish, creamy dressing pairings, fish dishes, avocado arrangements

Pests, disease & resistance

Diseases: Damping-off (prevent with proper air circulation and moisture control), mold (reduce via humidity management and air flow)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

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

LettuceSimilar growing conditions and harvest timing, doesn't compete for space

SpinachCompatible growth rates and light requirements for microgreen production

ArugulaBoth are brassicas with similar cultivation needs and pest resistance

Pea ShootsNitrogen-fixing properties benefit radish growth, complementary root depths

ChivesNatural pest deterrent, helps repel aphids and flea beetles

CilantroSimilar growing conditions, attracts beneficial insects when mature

KaleFellow brassica with compatible growing requirements and timing

Mustard GreensSame family with similar pest resistance and growing conditions

Avoid

SunflowerAllelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of small seedlings

FennelStrong allelopathic effects that stunt growth of most other plants

TomatoHeavy nutrient demands compete with delicate microgreen development

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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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens 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 Radish, Daikon?

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