Japanese Minowase Radish Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Since Japanese Minowase are winter radishes, they should be planted about two months before the first expected fall frost. Plant Daikon radish seeds in very rich, deeply worked up soil about 1/2" deep and 1" apart; later, thin the seedlings 4-6" apart.
Growing: When you plant white radishes, they do well with consistently moist soil and the addition of organic matter such as compost. Do not allow the soil to dry out, but also avoid overwatering as this can cause splitting.
Harvesting: Japanese Minowase radishes can be harvested at any time up to their mature length of 24", and keep their mild sweetness very well for up to 6 months.
Seed Saving: Radishes will cross pollinate with all other varieties of radish, and must be isolated by at least half a mile from other varieties to protect genetic purity. Allow the radish plant to fully mature and send up a flowering stalk; the pods will form and turn from green to brown. Pick the brown pods and allow them to dry for several days. Thresh out Daikon radish seeds by opening the pods by hand, or by applying pressure to crush them. Store Japanese Minowase radish seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Raphanus sativus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 2,500
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 9 Inches
Color: White
No
All the help that was giving to me to get the product was great thanks again
Nice selection
They have great selection of seeds and excellent delivery service
H kopacki
Great product had them last year help my ground out
Review
I'm planting it this year. It was packaged well.
Cover Crop Seed
Plan to use as a cover crop, but....I think this will also be great food.
Fast sprouting
I planted these radish seeds and 2 days later I could see some of the seeds sprouting already. First time planting fall crops so I'm really excited.
Minowase radish
For late fall and early winter ( with mulch ) radish this is hard to beat. Great for loosening up compacted clay soils also. When I'm done with them the deer love them also.
Easy
Super germination rate with strong seedlings. Return customer with these and never let me down.
great performers!
I planted nearly 60 of these late summer 2013, by fall I had a beautiful crop of very large (some up to 18" in length) crispy juicy radishes. The greens were scrumptious as well.
flea beetles love them in the early stages I noticed, so they could be used as good pest deterrent plants as well.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Since Japanese Minowase are winter radishes, they should be planted about two months before the first expected fall frost. Plant Daikon radish seeds in very rich, deeply worked up soil about 1/2" deep and 1" apart; later, thin the seedlings 4-6" apart.
Growing: When you plant white radishes, they do well with consistently moist soil and the addition of organic matter such as compost. Do not allow the soil to dry out, but also avoid overwatering as this can cause splitting.
Harvesting: Japanese Minowase radishes can be harvested at any time up to their mature length of 24", and keep their mild sweetness very well for up to 6 months.
Seed Saving: Radishes will cross pollinate with all other varieties of radish, and must be isolated by at least half a mile from other varieties to protect genetic purity. Allow the radish plant to fully mature and send up a flowering stalk; the pods will form and turn from green to brown. Pick the brown pods and allow them to dry for several days. Thresh out Daikon radish seeds by opening the pods by hand, or by applying pressure to crush them. Store Japanese Minowase radish seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Raphanus sativus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 2,500
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 9 Inches
Color: White
Reviews
Review
No
All the help that was giving to me to get the product was great thanks again
Review
Nice selection
They have great selection of seeds and excellent delivery service
Review
H kopacki
Great product had them last year help my ground out
Review
Review
I'm planting it this year. It was packaged well.
Review
Cover Crop Seed
Plan to use as a cover crop, but....I think this will also be great food.
Review
Fast sprouting
I planted these radish seeds and 2 days later I could see some of the seeds sprouting already. First time planting fall crops so I'm really excited.
Review
Minowase radish
For late fall and early winter ( with mulch ) radish this is hard to beat. Great for loosening up compacted clay soils also. When I'm done with them the deer love them also.
Review
Easy
Super germination rate with strong seedlings. Return customer with these and never let me down.
Review
great performers!
I planted nearly 60 of these late summer 2013, by fall I had a beautiful crop of very large (some up to 18" in length) crispy juicy radishes. The greens were scrumptious as well.
flea beetles love them in the early stages I noticed, so they could be used as good pest deterrent plants as well.