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Daikon Radish

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Daikon Radish

Summary

Daikon Radish, also known as Tillage Radish, features deep taproots that break up soil compaction, scavenge nutrients, and suppress weeds. It is ideal for cover cropping and soil health improvement.

Seeding Rates:

  • Drilled: 8 lb/acre
  • Broadcast: 9.6 lb/acre
  • Seeds per pound: ~25,000

Cost:

$2.25 / lb

Traits:

*Ratings are based on a scale of 0-10 (poor-excellent)
  • C:N Ratio: 10
  • Nitrogen Fixation: 0
  • Salinity Tolerance: 6
  • Tolerances: Grazing (4), Frost (6), Drought (5)

Soil Benefits:

  • Organic Matter: 4.25
  • Nutrient Cycling: 10
  • Weed Suppression: 6
  • Nematode Control: 9

Additional Uses:

  • Grazing: 4
  • Haying/Chopping: 2
  • Deer Food Plot: 6
  • Bird Food Plot: 6
  • Winter Stockpiling: 7

Planting Windows:

  • Early-Mid Spring: 7
  • Late Spring-Early Summer: 7
  • Mid-Summer: 5
  • Late Summer-Early Fall: 8
  • Mid/Late Fall: 5

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