Daikon 'Mino Wase' Radish Seeds

Grow your own authentic Japanese Daikon radish, also known as Mooli.

Celebrated in Japanese cuisine for its crisp yet tender texture and mild, delicate flavour, this impressive vegetable is as versatile as it is nutritious.

The name Daikon literally translates to “big root”, and this large white radish certainly lives up to its name.

Whether grated fresh, finely sliced into salads, lightly pickled, or gently cooked to reveal its smooth natural sweetness, Daikon is a staple ingredient in Asian cooking and an increasingly popular choice in UK kitchen gardens.

Why Grow Daikon Radish?

• Crisp, juicy texture with a clean, mild flavour
• Perfect for grating, pickling, fermenting or cooking
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
• Suitable for UK gardens and allotments
• Highly nutritious and packed with natural benefits

How to Grow Daikon (Mooli) in the UK

Sowing Time:
Sow outdoors from mid-June onwards.

Position:
Partial or full sun.

Soil Type:
Normal, loose garden soil is ideal. Avoid overly rich or high-nutrient compost mixes, which can cause forking.

Sowing Instructions:

• Sow seeds 5cm apart
• Space rows 25cm apart
• Thin seedlings to 10cm spacing once established
• Water regularly to maintain even growth

Harvest:
Ready to harvest from approximately 21 days after sowing and can be harvested through to late September.

Enjoy fresh for maximum crispness, or trim the leaves before storing.

Approximately 50 seeds per pack