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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Discovery is a hybrid daikon from American Takii (2005) in the April Cross class. Plants are slow to bolt and hold well in the field, producing uniform, all-white roots about 15 inches long and 2.5 inches across, weighing roughly 800 g. Maturity is about 60 days. It suits spring and early summer sowing, when bolting resistance matters most. Prepare deep, loose soil for straight roots.
Discovery traits
- Hybrid daikon, April Cross class
- All-white roots about 15 inches by 2.5 inches
- Around 800 g at maturity
- Slow bolting with good field holding
- About 60 days to maturity
- Suits spring and early summer sowing
Good for
- Grated raw
- Pickling
- Simmered dishes
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery this page | 60 days | — | — |
| April Cross | 60–63 days | — | — |
| Green Meat | 60 days | — | — |
| Karaine | 60 days | — | — |
| Oharu | 60 days | — | — |
| Onmy | 60 days | — | — |
| Relish Cross | 60 days | — | — |
Discovery FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Discovery?
Discovery is a hybrid daikon from American Takii (2005) in the April Cross class. Plants are slow to bolt and hold well in the field, producing uniform, all-white roots about 15 inches long and 2.5 inches across, weighing roughly 800 g.
How many days to maturity is Discovery?
Discovery 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 Discovery compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Discovery: 60 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include April Cross (60–63 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 Discovery good for?
Discovery is grown for grated raw, pickling, simmered dishes.
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.