Root

Daikon Radish

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus

Long mild Japanese radish — central to pickles and stews.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Deep, loose

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Root

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Hardy

asiandeep-potfast

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-hardy daikon varieties suited to London's short growing season and cool autumn harvests.

Crocus

Offers deep pots essential for daikon's long root development in containers.

Amazon UK

Supplies digging tools for harvesting daikon without root damage in compacted London soil.