Diakon Radish
Estimated Delivery between April 24 and April 26.
Daikon Radish (also known as Forage Radish or Tillage Radish) is a deep-rooted brassica bred to improve soil structure, nutrient recycling, and feed diversity. Its powerful taproot penetrates compacted soils, increases aeration, and draws up nutrients from deeper layers - making it a valuable component in pasture renovation, cover cropping, or mixed forage systems.
Daikon produces high-quality leafy forage with a large, white taproot that’s palatable to livestock, particularly in autumn and early winter. It’s ideal for soil health, grazing, and regenerative farming systems across New Zealand
| Persistence | Up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
1-3kg per hectare in a mix |
- Deep Taproot: Breaks through compacted layers and improves soil drainage and root access.
- Nutrient Recovery: Extracts nitrogen and minerals from deep soil layers, cycling them to the surface.
- Fast Establishment: Germinates quickly and establishes within days under warm soil conditions.
- Soil Conditioning Benefits: Improves soil tilth, reduces compaction, and promotes biological activity.
- Cold Tolerant: Performs well in cooler autumn conditions.
- Flexible Cropping Option: Suited for standalone use or as part of multi-species blends.
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Diakon Radish
Daikon Radish (also known as Forage Radish or Tillage Radish) is a deep-rooted brassica bred to improve soil structure, nutrient recycling, and feed diversity. Its powerful taproot penetrates compacted soils, increases aeration, and draws up nutrients from deeper layers - making it a valuable component in pasture renovation, cover cropping, or mixed forage systems.
Daikon produces high-quality leafy forage with a large, white taproot that’s palatable to livestock, particularly in autumn and early winter. It’s ideal for soil health, grazing, and regenerative farming systems across New Zealand
| Persistence | Up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
1-3kg per hectare in a mix |
- Deep Taproot: Breaks through compacted layers and improves soil drainage and root access.
- Nutrient Recovery: Extracts nitrogen and minerals from deep soil layers, cycling them to the surface.
- Fast Establishment: Germinates quickly and establishes within days under warm soil conditions.
- Soil Conditioning Benefits: Improves soil tilth, reduces compaction, and promotes biological activity.
- Cold Tolerant: Performs well in cooler autumn conditions.
- Flexible Cropping Option: Suited for standalone use or as part of multi-species blends.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
