Daikon Radish
Daikon Radish is a quick-growing leafy pasture herb, which is rich in minerals.
The cultivar is a good feed for all livestock.
Also referred to as a “tillage radish” the feature of the cultivar is a large taproot that acts as a natural plough, increasing aeration and uptake of nutrients and moisture.
$9.45 – $12.95 excluded GST
Description
Daikon Radish establishes quickly and is used as a leafy green pasture herb that is especially rich in minerals. It is suitable as a feed for all livestock and performs well in both cool and hot climates. Daikon Radish has a large deep taproot and is also referred to as a “tillage radish” as it acts as a natural plough, increasing soil aeration and nutrient/moisture uptake. The taproot of the Daikon Radish is rich in nutrients and these are stored over winter until spring when it rapidly decays, releasing nutrients for a spring crop. The Daikon Radish can be grown as a specialty crop or part of a mix which also helps to suppress weeds. The bulb taproot has white or pale green skin and white flesh.
Additional information
| Daikon Radish | 100% |
|---|---|
| Treatment | Dynastrike, Goldstrike, Untreated |
Cultivation
Suitable feed for all livestock.
Sowing rates
Recommended sowing rate of 1 – 3 kg per hectare in a mix, and
When sown as a specialty crop 6 – 8 kg per hectare.
