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Shirashime Hatsuka Daikon Radish Vegetable Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ

Germination Details

• Germination: 50%
• State (Utah) Requirements: 75%
• Suggested Use/s: Gardening
• Special Directions: This seed is 25% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant to ensure you get the growth you envision.

What is "Below Standard Seed"?

Simply put, it is a seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening that has a below-standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside those that meet the state requirements (which often reflect the national requirements for germination).

We send samples of all our seed to the Utah Department of Agriculture, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as "Below Standard Seed".

Low germination seeds are non-refundable.

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Other Common Names: Daikon radish

How to Grow Shirashime Hatsuka Daikon Radishes

Choose a location that gets at least partial sun, some shade is good if planting in the spring. Prepare your soil by loosening and amending it as needed. Sow seeds 1/2" in rows 12 inches apart; successive plantings every 5 to 10 days are recommended. Thin seedlings 3 inches apart and keep consistently moist until ready to harvest.

Harvesting Daikon Radishes

Shirashime Hatsuka radishes are small enough that they should be easy to harvest. Grip the plants at the base and pull upwards to get the root. If you struggle with the plants breaking, use a shovel or fork to dig them up.

Store these radishes in the fridge after cutting off the tops and they should stay fresh for up to 4 weeks! The vegetable drawer is the perfect environment for them.

Culinary Tips

This variety is mild and sweet enough to eat fresh! Try adding radish slices to salads or even sandwiches. They would also be tasty pickled or roasted. If your radishes turn out a little pungent and bitter, don’t worry–they can still be used in soups or stews!

Tips From Our Gardeners

"It can be hard to grow radishes in a warm climate, I would know having grown up in Phoenix, Arizona! If it seems too hot outside to grow tasty radishes, try growing this variety in a container indoors. They’re small enough that they won’t need a huge pot!"

- Katie Robinson, True Leaf Market Writer and Horticulture Student

Seeds Per Package:

• 1 lb - Approximately 44,800 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 224,000 Seeds