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- Days to maturity
- 45 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
China Express is a fast lo bok radish with long, smooth white roots and spoon-shaped leaves. Its speed makes it a good pick for a quick fall crop.
China Express traits
- Fast-growing Chinese lo bok
- Long, smooth white roots
- Spoon-shaped leaves
Good for
- Soups and braises
- Pickling
- Grated raw
Compare with other radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express this page | 45 days | — | — |
| Green Heart | 50 days | — | — |
| Nero Tondo | 50 days | — | — |
| Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail | 50 days | — | — |
| Rat Tail | 50–57 days | — | — |
| Red Cloud | 50 days | — | — |
| Rose Heart | 50 days | — | — |
China Express FAQ
What kind of radish is China Express?
China Express is a fast lo bok radish with long, smooth white roots and spoon-shaped leaves. Its speed makes it a good pick for a quick fall crop.
How many days to maturity is China Express?
China Express is listed at 45 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other radish varieties, so check them in the radish growing guide.
How does China Express compare with other radish varieties?
China Express: 45 days. Similar radish varieties include Green Heart (50 days), Nero Tondo (50 days), Oriental Seed Pod Radish-Rattail (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is China Express good for?
China Express 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.