Daikon Radish Mooli Minowase
Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
Approx 150 seeds
Availability:
In stock
NZD 6.05
The succulent long white roots have a crisp texture and mildly tangy flavour. In Japan, Daikon is often served as a crunchy accompaniment to rice. It’s a great addition to salads and sushi, or made into crudités to serve with dip. Also excellent when cooked.
How To Grow | Well prepared, well drained soil in sunny position. 5mm (1/4”) deep in rows 25cm (10”) apart. |
---|---|
When To Plant | All year round, direct where they are to grow. |
Harvest | Harvest: 6-9 weeks from sowing. |
When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
Soil Type | fertile, well drained |
Our Seed Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with these seeds Mr. Fothergill's will gladly replace them for free. Performance subject to growing conditions.
4959
Recipe
![Spring salad with radishes and cucumbers](https://www.mrfothergills.co.nz/media/catalog/product/cache/5ad78a43638b133b7adafeb19792c433/d/a/daikon_radish.jpg)
Spring salad with radishes and cucumbers
Ingredients
- 2 small cucumbers
- 1 large Daikon radish
- 5 red radishes
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or peanut oil
- 2 tbs fresh chopped dill salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice cucumber and radishes.
- Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, oil and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
- Drizzle over vegetables and toss.
- Top with your choice of dill, parsley or chives.