Radish, Chinese—Raphanus sativus L.

This document describes the Chinese radish (Raphanus sativus L.), also known as daikon or Oriental radish, highlighting its origin, physical characteristics, and cultivation practices. It details the plant’s large root size, leaf structure, and common varieties such as ‘Chinese Rose’ and ‘Chinese W...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139821
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description This document describes the Chinese radish (Raphanus sativus L.), also known as daikon or Oriental radish, highlighting its origin, physical characteristics, and cultivation practices. It details the plant’s large root size, leaf structure, and common varieties such as ‘Chinese Rose’ and ‘Chinese White.’ The document outlines optimal growing conditions in Florida, including planting time, spacing, and soil preparation. It also discusses the radish’s culinary uses, noting its preference for cooking over raw consumption and its popularity in Asian cuisine. Original publication date May 1994.
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spelling doaj-art-8054b504d77e4c0bada1cbf85f9d25c42025-08-20T03:15:08ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv120-1994Radish, Chinese—Raphanus sativus L.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document describes the Chinese radish (Raphanus sativus L.), also known as daikon or Oriental radish, highlighting its origin, physical characteristics, and cultivation practices. It details the plant’s large root size, leaf structure, and common varieties such as ‘Chinese Rose’ and ‘Chinese White.’ The document outlines optimal growing conditions in Florida, including planting time, spacing, and soil preparation. It also discusses the radish’s culinary uses, noting its preference for cooking over raw consumption and its popularity in Asian cuisine. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139821Radish
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