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- Days to maturity
- 60–63 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
April Cross is a hybrid Japanese daikon bred for early spring sowing, when many daikon would bolt; this one is very slow to go to seed. Roots are pure white with white necks, tapering to a point, and typically reach 15 to 16 inches long and about 2 inches wide. Pithiness is minimal. Loosen the soil deeply so the long roots grow straight.
April Cross traits
- Hybrid Japanese daikon
- Roots 15 to 16 inches long, about 2 inches wide
- Pure white with white neck and tapered tip
- Very slow to bolt; suited to early spring sowing
- Little pithiness
Good for
- Grated raw
- Simmered dishes
- Pickling
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Cross this page | 60–63 days | — | — |
| Discovery | 60 days | — | — |
| Green Meat | 60 days | — | — |
| Karaine | 60 days | — | — |
| Oharu | 60 days | — | — |
| Onmy | 60 days | — | — |
| Relish Cross | 60 days | — | — |
April Cross FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is April Cross?
April Cross is a hybrid Japanese daikon bred for early spring sowing, when many daikon would bolt; this one is very slow to go to seed. Roots are pure white with white necks, tapering to a point, and typically reach 15 to 16 inches long and about 2 inches wide.
How many days to maturity is April Cross?
April Cross is listed at 60–63 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 April Cross compare with other daikon radish varieties?
April Cross: 60–63 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include Discovery (60 days), Green Meat (60 days), Karaine (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is April Cross good for?
April Cross is grown for grated raw, simmered dishes, 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)
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