Radish Seeds - Mooli - The Crisp Japanese Winter Radish (50 seeds est)

Radish Seeds - Mooli - The Crisp Japanese Winter Radish (50 Seeds)

Mooli is a traditional Japanese-style radish (Daikon) celebrated for its elegant, long white roots and exceptionally mild, crisp flesh. Unlike the peppery heat of small summer radishes, Mooli offers a cool, refreshing flavor that makes it incredibly versatile in the kitchen. It can be peeled and sliced for a crunchy salad addition, grated into dressings, or added to stir-fries where it absorbs the surrounding flavors while maintaining a satisfying bite.

This variety is specifically selected for its high resistance to heat and common diseases, making it a reliable choice for the home gardener. The roots typically reach their prime quality at 10–12cm in length, though they can be grown larger with increased spacing.

Product Details:

• Seed Count: 50 Seeds

• Variety: Mooli (Daikon type)

• Flavor: Mild and crisp.

• Maturity: Harvest when roots are 10–12cm (4–5in) long.

• Special Features: Heat and disease resistant; excellent for winter storage.

Sowing & Growing Instructions

Sowing Outdoors:

• When: June to September.

• Method: Sow seeds thinly in shallow drills 1.5cm deep, with 30–35cm between rows.

• Watering Tip: In hot weather, water the base of the seed drills thoroughly before sowing to ensure a cool, moist start for the seeds.

• Thinning: Radishes should not be transplanted. Gradually thin seedlings to 10cm apart for standard roots, or up to 35cm apart if you want to grow large specimen Moolis.

Harvest & Storage:

• When: July to November.

• Winter Tip: Mature roots should be lifted in autumn before hard frosts. Store them in boxes of damp sand in a cool, frost-free place to enjoy fresh radish throughout the winter months.

Nutritional Values: High in Vitamin C and potassium; contains beneficial sulphur compounds known for their antioxidant properties.