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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattorikun this page | 24 days | — | — |
| Fireball | 24 days | — | — |
| Brio | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Burpee White | 25 days | — | — |
| Cherry Bomb II Hybrid | 25 days | — | — |
| Cincinnati Market | 25–30 days | — | — |
| Comet | About 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.
- 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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