Miyashige

Family: Brassicaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sink your senses into Miyashige’s crisp, cool snap—an elegant daikon with a clean, mildly sweet radish character and a refreshing, juicy bite.

At maturity, its long roots develop a smooth, ivory skin and a tender, fine-grained texture that stays pleasantly crisp from harvest onward. Miyashige shines in fresh preparations and shines just as brightly when grated or sliced for bold, bright sauces and quick pickles that benefit from its gentle flavor.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Taproot

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Miyashige Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 24th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 18th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 12th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 7th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 31st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 5th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Miyashige daikon keeps a fine, crisp texture even when sliced paper-thin, so it doesn’t lose its bite into vinaigrettes. Its gentle sweetness and juicy crunch make it a standout for quick pickles and bright grated sauces where you want radish to feel cool, clean, and snappy—not sharp or woody.

Best Uses

thin-mandoline slices with soy + rice vinegar
grated for quick pickles that stay snappy
grating into bright uncooked sauces and dressings
short-stir-fry or quick blanching where you want crunch without bitterness

Flavor Profile

clean mild sweetness cool, crisp snap fine-grained tenderness refreshing juicy bite

Kitchen Pairings

soy sauce rice vinegar ginger sesame oil chili crisp cucumber

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem commonly affects Raphanus sativus (radish), and how can I manage it?

Radish commonly suffers from flea beetles (small, jumping holes in leaves) which can stunt roots, especially in warm weather. Cover seedlings with a row cover immediately after sowing, and if needed use insecticidal soap on a dry morning, reapplying every few days while beetles are active. If you see leaf spots with yellowing, remove affected leaves promptly and avoid overhead watering to reduce spread.

How often should I water Raphanus sativus during the main growing phase?

During the main root-forming period (roughly weeks 2–6 after sowing), keep the soil consistently evenly moist, not waterlogged. Water deeply about 1–2 times per week depending on weather, aiming for a damp (not soggy) seedbed and avoiding letting the top layer dry out completely, which can cause splitting and pithy roots. Mulch lightly to steady moisture, and reduce watering as roots reach full size to prevent cracking.

How do I tell when Miyashige radish (Raphanus sativus) is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 60 days from sowing, but use the root diameter as the real trigger: pull when the shoulders are well-filled and sized for your preference. Look for the radish root to appear above the soil line with a firm, crisp texture—if it gets soft or woody, it has likely passed its ideal window. For the best quality, harvest in the morning and refrigerate promptly.