Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Summer Cross No. 3 is a Japanese daikon with long, tapered white roots. Sow in late spring or summer for harvest in late summer and fall, giving the roots the cool end of the season to fill out.
Summer Cross No. 3 traits
- Long, tapered white daikon roots
- Sow late spring to summer for fall harvest
Good for
- Grating
- Pickling
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Cross No. 3 this page | 55 days | — | — |
| April Cross | 60–63 days | — | — |
| Discovery | 60 days | — | — |
| Green Meat | 60 days | — | — |
| Karaine | 60 days | — | — |
| Miyashige | 50 days | — | — |
| New Crown | 50–55 days | — | — |
Summer Cross No. 3 FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Summer Cross No. 3?
Summer Cross No. 3 is a Japanese daikon with long, tapered white roots.
How many days to maturity is Summer Cross No. 3?
Summer Cross No. 3 is listed at 55 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 Summer Cross No. 3 compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Summer Cross No. 3: 55 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include April Cross (60–63 days), Discovery (60 days), Green Meat (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Summer Cross No. 3 good for?
Summer Cross No. 3 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.