Celebrated as much for its crisp and tender texture as for its mild, delicate flavour, this large white radish may be grated fresh or pickled, while cooking will reveal a smooth sweetness.
 
Daikon boast many nutritional benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and diuretic properties. They also contains digestive enzymes that help the body process proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and if that wasn’t enough the edible leaves contain higher concentrations of vitamin C than oranges. Not bad for such a plain looking vegetable.
 
The word “Daikon” literally means “big root”. You might also hear these referred to as “Mooli”.
 
2g- Contains approx 50 seeds
 
Sow outside from mid-June in partial or full sun
Normal, loose garden soil is preferable to high-nutrient mixes
Sow 5cm apart, in rows that are 25cm apart
Thin to 10cm once shoots appear
Water regularly
Harvest 21 days from sowing up until late September
Eat fresh or trim leaves to store
 
Also available to purchase as part of the Full Niwaki Seed Collection containing all 8 packs of Japanese Vegetable and herb seeds.