Japanese Minowase Daikon Radish

Seed Count: Approx. 200 seeds Days to Maturity: 45-60 Days Description: The Japanese Minowase radish, more commonly known as the Japanese daikon, is an old, heirloom, Japanese favorite, with delicious unusual flavor.  It boasts refreshing, mild, crisp, sweet flavor.  It's the only radish I actually enjoy eating. This giant white radish can grow to about 2 feet long and 3 inches wide.  It is ready to harvest after 45 days, but can be grown longer for larger roots.  This variety is usually grown as a winter radish, but does well planted as a spring or late summer radish, as well.  The Japanese daikon can be eaten raw, stir-fried, steamed, and roasted.  However, my favorite is to eat them pickled, Korean styled, as a side dish with my Korean fried chicken.  Radishes are super easy to grow, and can be grown anywhere especially in the small spaces between your plants.  They're also grow great in containers.  These roots can be stored for weeks.  How To Grow Sowing:  Since these radishes are