How to Grow Radish, Daikon
Raphanus sativus var. longipnnatus
Your complete guide to growing Radish, Daikon.
📷 Wikipedia: RadishWhen to Plant Radish, Daikon
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Radish, Daikon
✓ Good companions
Both are brassicas with similar cultivation needs and pest resistance
Natural pest deterrent, helps repel aphids and flea beetles
Similar growing conditions, attracts beneficial insects when mature
Fellow brassica with compatible growing requirements and timing
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, doesn't compete for space
Same family with similar pest resistance and growing conditions
Nitrogen-fixing properties benefit radish growth, complementary root depths
Compatible growth rates and light requirements for microgreen production
✗ Keep away from
Strong allelopathic effects that stunt growth of most other plants
Allelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of small seedlings
Heavy nutrient demands compete with delicate microgreen development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
