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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Famous for sheer size, Sakurajima Mammoth is a round Japanese daikon bred and sold by Takii. The pure white globe is best pulled at around 10 inches across, but left alone it can swell to 100 pounds. Flavor stays mild and sweet even at large size. It matures late, so plan it as an autumn-into-winter crop, and in mild regions it makes a good overwintering radish. Deep, well-loosened soil and generous spacing are needed to let the root expand.
Sakurajima Mammoth traits
- Giant round daikon from Takii
- Pure white, globe-shaped root
- Best harvested at about 10 inches in diameter
- Can reach 100 pounds if left to grow
- Late maturing; suited to winter cropping in warm areas
- Mild, sweet flavor
Good for
- Simmered dishes
- Pickling
- Grated raw
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakurajima Mammoth this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Resist Riso | 85 days | — | — |
| Nerima | 70 days | — | — |
| Shogoin Globe | 70 days | — | — |
| Tama Daikon | 70 days | — | — |
| Wakayama White | 70 days | — | — |
| Okhura Daikon | 68–80 days | — | — |
Sakurajima Mammoth FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Sakurajima Mammoth?
Famous for sheer size, Sakurajima Mammoth is a round Japanese daikon bred and sold by Takii. The pure white globe is best pulled at around 10 inches across, but left alone it can swell to 100 pounds.
How many days to maturity is Sakurajima Mammoth?
Sakurajima Mammoth is listed at 80 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 Sakurajima Mammoth compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Sakurajima Mammoth: 80 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include Resist Riso (85 days), Nerima (70 days), Shogoin Globe (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sakurajima Mammoth good for?
Sakurajima Mammoth is grown for simmered dishes, pickling, grated raw.
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.