vegetable variety in zone 5b
Daikon radish in zone 5b
Daikon · Raphanus sativus
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Days to harvest
- 22 to 70
The verdict
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About Daikon
Mild, juicy, slightly sweet; long white Asian radish (12-18 inches). Pickling (takuan), grated raw, simmered in broth, fermented kimchi. Productive fall crop, stores 2-3 months.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Daikon in adjacent zones
Other radish varieties for zone 5b
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- Cherry Belle
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- French Breakfast
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- Watermelon Radish
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Daikon radish grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Daikon is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 5b.
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