Sakurajima Giant Japanese Radish
₹110.00
This ancient and robust Japanese variety yields enormous radishes with great storage qualities and pure white, tender, sweet flesh.
Cultivated on the scenic Island of Sakurajima since the early 1800s, this remarkable radish is a culinary marvel in southern Japan, celebrated for its exquisite taste and astonishing size. Typically sown in early September and harvested by mid-winter, the Sakurajima Radish is renowned for its smooth texture and impressive stature, truly deserving of the title “King of Daikons.
Scientific Name: Raphanus sativus
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Germination Time: 3-6 days
Ideal Growing Temperature: 50-75°F
Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Spacing Between Plants: 24 inches
Frost Tolerance: Yes
Growing and Care Information for Sakurajima Radish:
Sowing:
- Method: Sow seeds directly in the ground.
- Rows: Space rows 30 cm apart.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to 5 cm apart within the row.
Seeding Advice:
- Watering: Water regularly. Dry spells and late harvests can make radishes more pungent.
- Sowing Period (Outdoors): July, August, September.
Harvest Period:
- Months: December, January, February, March.
Plant Needs:
- Location: Best grown in the ground.
- Light Requirements: Can grow in semi-shade or full sun.
- Water Needs: Requires regular watering.
Soil:
- Type: Humus-rich, sandy, or clayey soil.
- Quality: Should be fresh, well-structured, and well-drained.
Radish Characteristics:
- Shape: Round.
- Color: White.
Additional Tips: Since Sakurajima Radish takes a long time to mature, protect against pests using floating row covers. These covers shield your plants from bugs throughout the growing season.
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