ZonePlant
Daikon radish

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Daikon radish in zone 8a

Daikon · Raphanus sativus

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 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 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • Pierce's disease in grapes
  • Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Daikon in adjacent zones

Other radish varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Daikon radish grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Daikon is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 8a.

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