Daikon Radish, Sprout Seeds

Daikon Radish Sprouting Seeds Seed

Colorful sprouts deliver classic radish flavor without excess heat
Crisp stems add snap to sandwiches and salads
Fast easy growth rewards home sprouters quickly
Bright shoots make an attractive finishing garnish

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Raphanus sativus

Days to maturity

5 Days

Sun

Full Sun

About Daikon Radish, Sprouting Seeds Seed, Sprouting Seeds Seed

If you like the taste of fresh radish, then you'll love the taste of the Daikon Radish sprout seed! This variety is not too spicy and is super colorful, the power of germination! Add this variety to different salads or sandwiches.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

No Soil

Days to Germination

1 Day

Plant profile

Maturity

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Life Cycle

Annual

Growth Habits

Rosette, Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

2,500

Seed Type

Seed

Before Planting

Use seed specifically labeled for sprouting, potable water, and a thoroughly cleaned and sanitized jar, tray, or sprouter. Work in a clean area away from raw foods and standing water. Review the seed’s soaking time before starting, discard damaged seed, and sanitize seed when recommended for food-safety risk reduction.

Planting

After the crop-specific soaking period, drain sprouting seed thoroughly and spread it evenly in the sanitized sprouter. Rinse with potable water at the recommended frequency, draining completely after every rinse so seed never sits in standing water. Maintain the temperature and light conditions appropriate for the crop. Sprouts are harvested as a dense batch and are never thinned.

Watering

Rinse sprouts with potable water at the crop-specific frequency, usually two or more times daily. Drain completely after every rinse; standing water and excess warmth encourage spoilage and microbial growth.

Fertilizer

Do not fertilize sprouting seeds. The seedlings rely entirely on nutrients stored within the seed, and added fertilizer creates unnecessary food-safety and contamination concerns.

Harvesting

Harvest sprouts when they reach the desired crop-specific length and development stage. Complete a final potable-water rinse, drain extremely well, remove excess hulls when appropriate, and refrigerate promptly.

Tips

Sanitize equipment between every batch and use seed specifically labeled for sprouting. Rinse with potable water, drain completely, refrigerate promptly, and discard sprouts showing slime, discoloration, or unpleasant odor.

Pests & Diseases

Sprouting conditions also favor Salmonella, pathogenic E. coli, and other microbes that may already be on seed. Use only seed produced for edible sprouts and follow validated sanitation procedures. Clean equipment and potable water do not guarantee safety; refrigerate promptly, discard slimy batches, and cook sprouts for greatest risk reduction.