Japanese radish

CultivarRaphanus sativus 'Japanese radish'

Also called daikon

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Radish (the species)
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Days to germination3.5–7 days

from Radish · “Radish seeds germinate within 4 to 7 days” — Radish Growth Stages – Complete Guide for Optimal Timing

Days to maturity21–28 days

from Radish · “Cherry Belle…22 – 30 Days” — How Long to Grow Radishes? Complete Growth Timeline - Rustic Roots Living

Germination temperature57.5–75 °F

from Radish · “Radishes prefer cool soil between 40°F and 70°F (4°C to 21°C).” — How Long to Grow Radishes? Complete Growth Timeline - Rustic Roots Living

Lightat least six hours of sun per day

from Radish · “where they will receive at least six hours of sun per day” — 6 Radish Plant Growth Stages: Maturity Process & Lifecycle

Watermoisture: Soil should be damp like a wrung-out sponge, not waterlogged.

from Radish · “moisture: Soil should be damp like a wrung-out sponge, not waterlogged.” — How Long to Grow Radishes? Complete Growth Timeline - Rustic Roots Living

Soil pH6–7

from Radish · “pH levels between 6.0 and 7.0” — Radish Growth Stages – Complete Guide for Optimal Timing

Hardiness zonesspring and winter

from Radish · “generally, radishes prefer a cool climate to grow; the optimum seasons are spring and winter” — 6 Radish Plant Growth Stages: Maturity Process & Lifecycle

Spacing1.5–2 in

from Radish · “For many small salad radishes, leave roughly 1 to 2 inches between plants” — How Long Do Radishes Take to Grow From Seed? | LeafyPixels

Height36–21 in

from Radish · “A longer root form, including oriental radishes, daikon, and mooli, grows up to 60 cm (24 in)” — Radish - Wikipedia

Ready whencrisp and mild but become bitter and tough if left in the ground too long

from Radish · “Radishes harvested at the proper time are crisp and mild but become bitter and tough if left in the ground too long.” — Radish - Wikipedia

Companionscucumbers, squash, or peppers

from Radish · “they are so fast-growing and quick to harvest. makes them an ideal crop to grow with other slow-growing vegetables such as Cucumbers, Squash, or Peppers” — 6 Radish Plant Growth Stages: Maturity Process & Lifecycle

Japanese radish hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the species as a whole.

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