Daikon Summer F1 (like Minowase Summer Cross F1) refers to heat-tolerant, fast-growing, Japanese hybrid daikon radishes ideal for summer planting, producing long, white, mild, sweet, juicy roots with firm flesh, good for salads, pickling, and stir-fries, often maturing quickly (around 50-60 days) with strong disease resistance. They need deep, light soil and consistent water to prevent bitterness, offering a crisp texture and a milder, less spicy flavor than smaller radishes, making them versatile for summer-to-fall harvests.
Type: F1 Hybrid Daikon (Japanese radish).
Appearance: Long, conical, pure white roots, sometimes with a pale green shoulder.
Flavor/Texture: Mild, sweet, juicy, crisp, firm flesh, less pungent than red radishes.
Maturity: Fast-growing, around 50-65 days.
Uses: Excellent for salads, stir-fries, cooking, and pickling (especially kimchi).
Heat/Disease: Tolerant to heat and resistant to common diseases like Fusarium.
Soil: Requires deep, loose, well-drained soil to allow roots to grow long.
Water: Consistent moisture is key for mild flavor; avoid drying out.
Planting: Best sown in summer for late summer/fall harvest.
Minowase Summer Cross F1: A classic for summer crops, known for its mildness and vigor.
Japana F1: Another summer-sowing option with fine, dense flesh.
| Type |
Radish |
| Family |
Cabbage Family |
| Temperature Soil |
40-45F |
| Temperature Daytime |
50-65F |
| Temperature Evening |
40+F |
| Lighting |
Full, 6-8 Hous Per Day |
| Water |
Light, 3 Gallons / Week |
| Maturity |
Short, 20-60 Days |
| PH Neutral |
5.8-6.8 |
| Zones |
2A-10B |
| Plant Placement |
20 Plants, 4 Per Row |