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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tama Cross is a hybrid Japanese daikon meant for late fall harvest. The roots are pure white, blunt-tipped, around 16 inches long and 1.75 inches across. It tolerates mosaic virus as well as both heat and cold, which gives some leeway on sowing dates. Prepare a deep, stone-free bed and thin early.
Tama Cross traits
- Hybrid Japanese daikon for late fall harvest
- Pure white roots about 16 inches long with blunt tip
- Tolerant of mosaic virus
- Handles both heat and cold
Good for
- Simmered dishes
- Pickling
- Grated raw
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tama Cross this page | 60 days | — | — |
| April Cross | 60–63 days | — | — |
| Discovery | 60 days | — | — |
| Green Meat | 60 days | — | — |
| Karaine | 60 days | — | — |
| Oharu | 60 days | — | — |
| Onmy | 60 days | — | — |
Tama Cross FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Tama Cross?
Tama Cross is a hybrid Japanese daikon meant for late fall harvest. The roots are pure white, blunt-tipped, around 16 inches long and 1.75 inches across.
How many days to maturity is Tama Cross?
Tama Cross is listed at 60 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 Cross compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Tama Cross: 60 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 Tama Cross good for?
Tama Cross 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.