Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tae Baek (Taebaek) is a hybrid Korean radish sold by Siegers, with elongated globe-shaped white roots, the upper half bright green, and very firm flesh. Tops are tall and dark green, and the leaves are edible cooked. It resists bacterial soft rot, Fusarium and downy mildew, and the roots store well, making it a natural for kimchi and winter use. Sow in late summer for a fall crop.
Tae Baek traits
- Hybrid Korean radish
- Oblong white roots with green shoulders
- Very firm flesh
- Resistant to downy mildew, Fusarium and bacterial soft rot
- Stores well after harvest
- Tall, dark green edible tops
Good for
- Kimchi
- Soups and braises
- Cooked greens
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Baek this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Giant White | 70 days | — | — |
| Tillage Radish Cover Crop | 70 days | — | — |
| Giant Luo Buo | 75–90 days | — | — |
| Mantanghong | 65 days | — | — |
| Misato Rose | 65 days | — | — |
| Blue Moon F1 Radish | About 60 days | — | — |
Tae Baek FAQ
What kind of radish is Tae Baek?
Tae Baek (Taebaek) is a hybrid Korean radish sold by Siegers, with elongated globe-shaped white roots, the upper half bright green, and very firm flesh. Tops are tall and dark green, and the leaves are edible cooked.
How many days to maturity is Tae Baek?
Tae Baek is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does Tae Baek compare with other radish varieties?
Tae Baek: 70 days. Similar radish varieties include Giant White (70 days), Tillage Radish Cover Crop (70 days), Giant Luo Buo (75–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tae Baek good for?
Tae Baek is grown for kimchi, soups and braises, cooked greens.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.