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Radish 'Mino Early'

Raphanus sativus

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Mino Early is part of the Raphanus genus and is a Radish variety. Its scientific name is Raphanus sativus 'Mino Early'. Mino Early is a heirloom (open pollinated) variety.

Mino Early is a Japanese Daikon radish. This variety is widely planted in Japan from late summer through fall. The root is 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) long, pure white and slightly tapered. White flesh is very crispy and tender with mild pungency.

An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Normally grows to a mature height of 45.0 cm (1.46 feet).

Japan is believed to be where Mino Early originates from.

Typically, Mino Early Radish is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Radish 'Mino Early' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Radish 'Mino Early'

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Medium

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mino Early is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Mino Early requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Mino Early from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Mino Early about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mino Early

Do not transplant.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mino Early is a tender plant.

Harvesting Mino Early

Expect harvests to start to occur in early spring.

Radish 'Mino Early' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Mino Early exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Mino Early plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Mino Early frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Mino Early come from? Japan
Harvest Time When is Mino Early ready for harvest? Early Spring
Mature Height How tall does Mino Early grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet Mature Spread How wide does Mino Early grow? 12.5 cm / 4.88 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Mino Early grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Mino Early. 5.5 - 6.8
Sun How much sunlight does Mino Early need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Mino Early require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Mino Early need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Mino Early need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 18°C / 64°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Mino Early in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Mino Early seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Mino Early? 1.2 cm / 0.47 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Mino Early 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Edible? Is Mino Early edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Mino Early seedlings? 16.0 cm / 6.24 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Mino Early seedlings? 16.0 cm / 6.24 inches

How long does Mino Early take to grow?

These estimates for how long Radish 'Mino Early' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Mino Early to germinate? 4 days Average 4 days | Min 3 days | Max 6 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Mino Early? + 3 days Average 3 days | Min 2 days | Max 4 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Mino Early is ready for harvest / bloom? + 62 days Average 62 days | Min 62 days | Max 62 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mino Early? = 69 days

When should I sow Mino Early?

Folia's when to plant Radish 'Mino Early' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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