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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Relish Cross is a hybrid Japanese daikon whose white, green-shouldered roots grow to 15 inches and weigh 1.5 pounds or more. It is a substantial root for pickling and cooking, and it needs deep, loose, stone-free soil to grow straight. Sow in late summer for a fall crop and thin early so the roots can bulk up.
Relish Cross traits
- Hybrid Japanese daikon
- White roots with green shoulders up to 15 inches
- 1.5 pounds or more per root
- Needs deep, loose soil
Good for
- Pickling
- Simmered dishes
- Grated raw
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relish 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 | — | — |
Relish Cross FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Relish Cross?
Relish Cross is a hybrid Japanese daikon whose white, green-shouldered roots grow to 15 inches and weigh 1.5 pounds or more. It is a substantial root for pickling and cooking, and it needs deep, loose, stone-free soil to grow straight.
How many days to maturity is Relish Cross?
Relish 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 Relish Cross compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Relish 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 Relish Cross good for?
Relish Cross is grown for pickling, simmered dishes, 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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