Daikon Tillage Type Radish
The original biological tillage crop, Daikons produce moderate length taproots of large circumference. Moderate length taproots of large circumference are optimum for opening the soil surface for increased infiltration.
Acre Rate 7-10 pounds
- Minimum/Optimum Germination Temp (F): 40/45-90
- Maximum/Optimum Seeding Depth (Inches): .75/.25
- Monoculture Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 7-10
- Nutrient Repositioning to Surface: Excellent
- Timing of Nutrient Release: Fast
- Durability of Dead Mulch Cover: Very Short
- Improved Infiltration: Excellent
- Break-up of Compacted Soil Layers: Excellent
- Weed Suppression (in cover crop season): Good-Excellent
- Approximate Seeds per pound*: 50,000
