Fodder Radish
9 years ago
Details
Raphanus sativus
Open-Pollinated
Type:
daikon
good compost crop
good for livestock fodder
Shape: big and un-uniform
Color: white
Maturity: 70-182 days
Size: large
Yield: roots are large & juicy; big leaf production as well
Taste: “edible big juicy roots” BG
Disease Resistance or Environmental Tolerance: ?
Notes:
recommended for microgreen production
Extremely valuable compost crop with very deep tap root that brings up nutrients from the subsoil and breaks up clay; also produces a great bulk of material
“bee friendly” BG
Stores well
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New for 2015
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