Chinese radish
Also known as: daikon; Japanese radish; mooli; mouli; mula; muli
An annual japanese-type radish or mooli. This variety produces long white roots for an autumn-early winter harvest
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese radish (Raphanus sativus 'Longipinnatus')
- Genus
- Raphanus
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Chinese radish pictures
Distribution of Chinese radish
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chinese radish
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Chinese radish care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moisture-retentive soil as long as it isn't too acidic, in full sun. Extremely quick to harvest, so can be fitted into very short time-slots/limited spaces. For more advice see vegetable cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Brassica downy mildew
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and to flea beetles
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