Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tama Daikon is a long, cylindrical white daikon meant for fall harvest. Spring planting sends it to seed, so sow in summer and let the roots fill out in cool weather.
Tama Daikon traits
- Long cylindrical white roots
- Fall harvest only; bolts from spring sowing
Good for
- Grating
- Pickling
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tama Daikon this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Nerima | 70 days | — | — |
| Shogoin Globe | 70 days | — | — |
| Wakayama White | 70 days | — | — |
| Okhura Daikon | 68–80 days | — | — |
| Shinden Risoh Daikon | 68 days | — | — |
| R-71804 | 65 days | — | — |
Tama Daikon FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Tama Daikon?
Tama Daikon is a long, cylindrical white daikon meant for fall harvest. Spring planting sends it to seed, so sow in summer and let the roots fill out in cool weather.
How many days to maturity is Tama Daikon?
Tama Daikon is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other daikon radish varieties, so check them in the daikon radish growing guide.
How does Tama Daikon compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Tama Daikon: 70 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include Nerima (70 days), Shogoin Globe (70 days), Wakayama White (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tama Daikon good for?
Tama Daikon is grown for grating, pickling.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every daikon radish variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Daikon Radish growing guide
- Daikon Soil Preparation: Preventing Forked and Stunted Roots
- How to Sow Daikon Radish Seed Directly in the Ground
- Caring for Daikon Radish: Watering, Feeding and Earthing Up
- Daikon Radish Growing Calendar: Sowing to Winter Harvest
- Daikon Radish Problems: Pests, Rot and Forked or Split Roots
- When to Harvest Daikon Radish and How to Store It
- All 31 daikon 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.