Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Shrinmei is a daikon in name but not in shape: roots are 4-inch white spheres with green shoulders and a red core, so slices show a ring of color. Serve raw to show it off.
Shrinmei traits
- Spherical 4-inch white roots
- Green shoulders with red core
- Unusual round daikon type
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Garnish
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrinmei this page | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Miyashige | 50 days | — | — |
| New Crown | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Minowase | 45 days | — | — |
| Minowase Summer Cross | 45–53 days | — | — |
| Summer Cross No. 3 | 55 days | — | — |
| Tokinashi | 45–65 days | — | — |
Shrinmei FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Shrinmei?
Shrinmei is a daikon in name but not in shape: roots are 4-inch white spheres with green shoulders and a red core, so slices show a ring of color. Serve raw to show it off.
How many days to maturity is Shrinmei?
Shrinmei is listed at 50–60 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 Shrinmei compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Shrinmei: 50–60 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include Miyashige (50 days), New Crown (50–55 days), Minowase (45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Shrinmei good for?
Shrinmei is grown for fresh slicing, salads, garnish.
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.