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Hattorikun Radish: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Hattorikun is a hybrid leaf radish from Japan, grown for foliage rather than roots.

Key facts

Days to maturity
24 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Hattorikun is a hybrid leaf radish from Japan, grown for foliage rather than roots. The leaves are tender and nearly free of hairs, so they work raw in salads as well as stir-fried or steamed. Sow densely in cool weather and cut young for the mildest greens; repeat sowings keep the supply going.

Hattorikun traits

  • Hybrid leaf radish from Japan
  • Tender, nearly hairless leaves
  • Suited to raw or cooked use
  • Dense sowing for cut-and-come-again greens

Good for

  • Salads
  • Stir-fries
  • Steamed greens

Compare with other radish varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Hattorikun this page24 days——
Fireball24 days——
Brio25–30 days——
Burpee White25 days——
Cherry Bomb II Hybrid25 days——
Cincinnati Market25–30 days——
CometAbout 25 days——

Hattorikun FAQ

What kind of radish is Hattorikun?

Hattorikun is a hybrid leaf radish from Japan, grown for foliage rather than roots. The leaves are tender and nearly free of hairs, so they work raw in salads as well as stir-fried or steamed.

How many days to maturity is Hattorikun?

Hattorikun is listed at 24 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.

How does Hattorikun compare with other radish varieties?

Hattorikun: 24 days. Similar radish varieties include Fireball (24 days), Brio (25–30 days), Burpee White (25 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Hattorikun good for?

Hattorikun is grown for salads, stir-fries, steamed 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.

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.

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