The Fracking Daikon Radish (Raphanus sativus) is an annual forage radish ideal as a winter cover crop, thriving in USDA Zones 2-11 and in full sun to partial shade environments. Its deep taproot breaks up compacted soil, improves water infiltration, suppresses weeds, eliminates pests, and stores nitrogen, optimizing benefits when planted in late summer. Known as Oriental, Chinese, or Japanese radish, its long white root, similar to a pale carrot, and mild flavor make it versatile in culinary uses. Daikon in Japanese means "big root." It is available in 5 different sizes to suit your gardening needs.
Unwanted Plant Suppressor
Outsidepride Daikon radish seeds are ideal for suppressing unwanted plants. These radishes grow rapidly, forming a dense canopy that blocks sunlight and prevents unwanted plants from taking root. The deep roots break up compacted soil, improving the environment for your crops and reducing competition.
Outstanding Winter Cover Crop
Our Daikon radish seed makes an excellent winter cover crop. It thrives in cooler temperatures and can survive light frosts. With vigorous growth and deep roots, they enhance soil structure and water infiltration during cold months. Planting these seeds helps protect soil from erosion and nutrient loss, keeping it fertile for spring planting.
Easy to Grow
Our white radish seeds are perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. Simply scatter these seeds on prepared soil and lightly cover them. They germinate quickly, even in cooler temperatures, and require minimal maintenance. Pair our seeds with fast-growing wildflowers and cilantro for a vibrant, low-effort garden that improves soil and suppresses unwanted plants.
Food for Human & Animals
Daikon radish provide nutritious food for both humans and animals. The large, crisp roots add a mild, peppery flavor to salads, while the radish tops serve as leafy greens. For livestock, Daikon radish offers high-quality forage, supporting animal health and improving pasture productivity. Daikon also offers significant health benefits due to its high fiber and low-calorie content.
Outsidepride's Daikon Radish seeds offer numerous benefits as shown in the image. Experience robust growth with plants reaching up to 20 inches tall. These radish seeds for planting help reduce soil compaction, boost rainfall absorption, and provide excellent erosion control. The high biomass production enhances soil structure, making our Daikon radish seeds an ideal choice for improving garden health and productivity. Embrace the growth potential of Daikon radishes and see transformative results in your garden.
For those who wish to use Daikon Radish as a food crop, it is easy to harvest. The long, white roots are easily pulled from the soil, and the radishes can be consumed raw or cooked. Their mild flavor and crisp texture add culinary value, providing an additional benefit beyond their use as a cover crop. Incorporate our Daikon radish seeds into your garden for a nutritious addition that promotes overall wellness. Enjoy the delicious, health-boosting properties of fresh, home-grown Daikon radishes, perfect for adding to salads, soups, and stir-fries. Enhance your garden with our premium radish seeds, ensuring you reap the benefits of a healthy diet and robust plants.
Planting Daikon Radish seeds is straightforward and does not require specialized equipment. Use 10-15 lbs of radish seed per acre, direct sowing seeds 1/2 inch deep in rows 12-18 inches apart. For a smaller area, the seeding rate is 1/2 pound of cover crop seed per 1000 square feet. Plant daikon seeds a little earlier than other over-wintering cover crops to give it time to grow a thick leaf canopy. Aim for 4 - 10 weeks before the first frost – late August in cooler climates, early September in warmer ones. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Harvest radishes 50-70 days after planting.
Fracking Daikon Radish is a deep rooted forage radish that will make an outstanding winter cover crop. The deep taproot of the large rooted plant can help break up the tough, compacted soil, improve water infiltration, suppresses weeds, eliminate pests and stores nitrogen. When planting daikon radish seed as a cover crop, the benefits will be optimized if planted in late summer:
Some people refer to Daikon radish as Oriental radish, Chinese radish, Satsuma radish amd Japanese radish. In fact, Daikon in Japanese means "big root." It is grown around the world, but primarily here in the U.S. Daikon radish seeds are planted as a cover crop to prevent soil compaction, which then allows soil to absorb more rainfall.
Daikon radishes look different than typical garden radishes. They have large, fast growing leaves and a long white root which looks similar to a pale carrot. Daikon can grow up to 20 inches long with a diameter of 4 inches. Their flavor is milder and less peppery than other radishes and can be eaten raw with a crisp and juicy texture. Or, if cooked, the taste is similar to turnip.
Benefits of Daikon
Reduces soil compaction
High Biomass production
Increases water infiltration
Excellent erosion control
Great weed suppression
Fast establishment
Daikon Radish | Edible
Cooking with Daikon Radish
Noodles: Try shredding daikon into “noodles” and adding to soups, stir-fries, or as the base for pasta sauce. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the long root into thin strips, then quickly cook into stir-fries, etc.
Salad: Peel, then grate, julienne, dice, or slice to add crunch to your favorite salad. Many like to sprinkle mine with Ume Plum Vinegar when using raw.
Stew: A somewhat traditional option, try adding big chunks of dakion radish to hearty stews. Try a Beef Stew with Red Wine & Herbs or Beet Bourguignon.
Roasted Like any root vegetable, daikon is great roasted. Use a basic recipe, then branch out to Miso Maple Roasted Vegetables.
Slow cooked baking pan or slow cooker with carrots, onions, garlic, low-sodium seasonings, low-sodium vegetable broth, lean meat. Turn on low and let the juices and flavors start mixing for an all-in-one meal
Health benefits
Boosting digestive health. Assists in detoxification — As a diuretic, daikon may help stimulate urination. Weight management — Daikon is a low-calorie and low-cholesterol vegetable, yet still high in fiber
Breaks through hard, compacted soil layers
Daikon radish is renown for softening the soil
Daikon captures last year’s nitrogen, so you don’t have to fertilize
pounds of delicious organic matter (up to 3700 lbs of roots/acre)
Plant daikon seeds a little earlier than other over-wintering cover crops to give it time to grow a thick leaf canopy. Aim for 4 - 10 weeks before the first frost – late August in cooler climates, early September in warmer ones. The seeding rate is 10 - 15 pounds of radish seed per acre. For a smaller area, the seeding rate is 1/2 pound of cover crop seed per 1000 square feet. Cover the seeds 1/4 - 1/2 inch with soil.
