Radish Seeds - Smooth White Daikon

Smooth White Daikon radish seeds produce a fast-growing annual root vegetable with an upright leafy growth habit and elongated roots. This radish type is well suited to cool-season growing and performs best when planted in spring or fall. Plants adapt to a wide range of temperate climates and are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and deep containers where soil depth allows proper root development. Smooth White Daikon radishes prefer loose, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for uniform growth.

Features

• Fast-growing annual root vegetable

• Upright leafy growth with elongated root development

• Adapted to cool-season cultivation

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and deep containers

• Performs best with loose soil and steady moisture

Specifications

• Scientific name: Raphanus sativus

• Common name (US): Radish

• Seed type / variety: Smooth White Daikon

• Growth habit: Annual root vegetable

• USDA hardiness zones: 2 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring and fall

• Sowing season:

  • Spring: March to May

  • Fall: August to October

• Germination time and conditions: 5 to 10 days; cool to moderate soil temperatures with evenly moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Loose, deep, well-drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture

• Mature plant size: 12 to 18 inches tall

• Plant spacing: 3 to 4 inches apart