Raphanus sativus Cool season cover crop
Daikon is a Japanese word meaning ‘large root’. Member of the mustard family, it is also used to open up soils and improve water penetration with its long, deep, thick taproots.
- Application Rate: 5-20 lbs/acre or 1 lb/1000 sq ft.
- Inoculant: NA
- Germination: 7-14 Days
- Plant Height: 24-36″
- Days to Maturity: 40-45 Days
- Uses: Used to open up soils and improve water penetration
- Facts to Note: Plant in early spring or fall, germinates quickly. Very attractive to beneficial insects.
