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- Days to maturity
- 75–90 days
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- United States
Overview
Giant Luo Buo, also sold as Formosa Giant Luo Buo, is a big white radish widely grown in Taiwan. Roots are oval, white inside and out, reaching 10 inches long and 2 pounds or more, with a sweet, mild flavor that works in soups and braises. It needs a long, cool growing stretch and deep, well-loosened soil, so plan it as a late-summer sowing for fall harvest.
Giant Luo Buo traits
- Giant white radish popular in Taiwan
- Oval roots up to 10 inches and 2 pounds or more
- White skin and flesh
- Sweet and mild in flavor
- Sold also as Formosa Giant Luo Buo
Good for
- Soups and braises
- Pickling
- Grated raw
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Luo Buo this page | 75–90 days | — | — |
| Giant White | 70 days | — | — |
| Tae Baek | 70 days | — | — |
| Tillage Radish Cover Crop | 70 days | — | — |
| Mantanghong | 65 days | — | — |
| Misato Rose | 65 days | — | — |
| Blue Moon F1 Radish | About 60 days | — | — |
Giant Luo Buo FAQ
What kind of radish is Giant Luo Buo?
Giant Luo Buo, also sold as Formosa Giant Luo Buo, is a big white radish widely grown in Taiwan. Roots are oval, white inside and out, reaching 10 inches long and 2 pounds or more, with a sweet, mild flavor that works in soups and braises.
How many days to maturity is Giant Luo Buo?
Giant Luo Buo is listed at 75–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Giant Luo Buo compare with other radish varieties?
Giant Luo Buo: 75–90 days. Similar radish varieties include Giant White (70 days), Tae Baek (70 days), Tillage Radish Cover Crop (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Giant Luo Buo good for?
Giant Luo Buo is grown for soups and braises, pickling, grated raw.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every radish variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Radish growing guide
- How to Sow Radishes: Thin Drills and a Quarter Inch of Soil
- Thinning Radishes in Two Rounds to Two Inches Apart
- Watering and Feeding Radishes: Steady Moisture Stops Splitting
- Radish Growing Calendar: Sow Every Two Weeks for a Long Harvest
- Radish Problems: Flea Beetle Holes and Split Roots
- When to Harvest Radishes and How to Store Them
- All 106 radish varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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