Japanese White
A widely grown Asiatic-type (daikon) variety with pure white, smooth, cylindrical roots 30–45 cm long and mild flesh — sown October–December in the plains and July–September in the hills.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Radish (Mooli)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 55–60 days
- Expected yield
- 30–35 t/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- A widely traded introduced open-pollinated daikon type; not a single-institute Indian release
About this variety
Japanese White is a widely grown Asiatic-type (daikon) radish with pure white, smooth, cylindrical roots 30–45 cm long and mild, tender flesh. It is one of the most popular main-season white radishes across the plains and hills, sown October–December in the plains and July–September in the hills. It is open-pollinated, so growers can save their own seed.
Key characteristics
Sowing & cultivation
- Sowing timeOctober–December in the plains; July–September in the hills
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
55–60 days
Expected yield
30–35 t/ha
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- No special resistance claimed
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Long, pure white, smooth, mild roots for the main winter market
- Popular and well known — reliable buyer demand
- Open-pollinated — seed can be saved
Things to consider
- Best in the cooler months — sown too warm it can bolt
- No special disease resistance — watch Alternaria and white rust
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- West Bengal