Daikon Radish
1200–3000
Dry matter (lbs/A)
6.0–7.0
Preferred pH
0
Total nitrogen (lbs/A)
Planting information
- Planting window: Early August–September
- Planting depth (in): 1/8–1/4
- Seeding rate (lbs/A): 10–12
- Mix seeding rate (lbs/A): 4–8
- Length of stand (yrs): Annual
- Days to germination: 4–6
Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
Performance
- Great nutrient scavenger
- Mixes well with small grains and grasses
- Earthworm “magnets”
- Deep taproots and fine root hairs
- Repositions nutrients from soil profile