Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Onmy is a hybrid Japanese daikon with white roots topped by light green necks and ending in a tapered tip; they reach about 16 inches long and 2.75 inches wide. It is slow to bolt, yet performs best in cool weather. Tolerances to soft rot, mosaic and black rot make it a sturdy choice for fall beds. Deep, loose soil helps the roots run straight.
Onmy traits
- Hybrid Japanese daikon
- White roots about 16 inches by 2.75 inches
- Light green neck and tapered tip
- Slow bolting; prefers cool temperatures
- Tolerant of black rot, mosaic and soft rot
Good for
- Simmered dishes
- Pickling
- Grated raw
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onmy this page | 60 days | — | — |
| April Cross | 60–63 days | — | — |
| Discovery | 60 days | — | — |
| Green Meat | 60 days | — | — |
| Karaine | 60 days | — | — |
| Oharu | 60 days | — | — |
| Relish Cross | 60 days | — | — |
Onmy FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Onmy?
Onmy is a hybrid Japanese daikon with white roots topped by light green necks and ending in a tapered tip; they reach about 16 inches long and 2.75 inches wide. It is slow to bolt, yet performs best in cool weather.
How many days to maturity is Onmy?
Onmy 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 Onmy compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Onmy: 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 Onmy good for?
Onmy 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)
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