Taproot Radish (Daikon)

Radish is one of the most popular cover crops on the market today. It is an upright cool-season annual broadleaf. The main reason for its popularity, is its ability to break up compaction and scavenge nutrients, especially nitrogen. In addition, it is continuing to show impressive results in improving yields and managing weeds at low per acre costs. In addition, radishes are easy to manage in the northern regions due to the radish winterkilling after 3-4 nights in the mid teens or mid twenties depending on the radish you purchase. When radishes over-winter, they are easily controlled with herbicides.
Type: Broadleaf
Season: Cool Season

Seeding & Growth

Precision: 4 lb/A
Drilled: 6 lb/A, 1/4" to 3/4" deep
Broadcast: 8 lb/A
Aerial: 10 lb/A

Dates: 3-10 weeks before average first frost

Avg seeds/lb: 25,000
Emergence: 3-5 days
Height: 12"-18"
Inoculate: No
Drought and Heat: Good heat and drought tolerance
Flooding: Does not tolerate flooding or ponding