Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Wakayama White is a daikon with white roots 12 to 14 inches long. Prepare a deep, loose bed and sow in late summer for a fall harvest, thinning early so each root has room.
Wakayama White traits
- Japanese daikon type
- White roots 12 to 14 inches long
Good for
- Simmered dishes
- Pickling
Compare with other daikon radish varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakayama White this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Nerima | 70 days | — | — |
| Shogoin Globe | 70 days | — | — |
| Tama Daikon | 70 days | — | — |
| Okhura Daikon | 68–80 days | — | — |
| Shinden Risoh Daikon | 68 days | — | — |
| R-71804 | 65 days | — | — |
Wakayama White FAQ
What kind of daikon radish is Wakayama White?
Wakayama White is a daikon with white roots 12 to 14 inches long. Prepare a deep, loose bed and sow in late summer for a fall harvest, thinning early so each root has room.
How many days to maturity is Wakayama White?
Wakayama White is listed at 70 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 Wakayama White compare with other daikon radish varieties?
Wakayama White: 70 days. Similar daikon radish varieties include Nerima (70 days), Shogoin Globe (70 days), Tama Daikon (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Wakayama White good for?
Wakayama White is grown for simmered dishes, pickling.
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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