Radish Daikon

(Lycopersicon esculentum )

A popular crimson red medium tomato with great taste that tolerates low night temperatures, so it is ideal for cooler area. A Russian heirloom that is an early producer. A tough and vigorous producer that needs staking.

An attractive cultivar medium sized, scarlet red fruit that is full of flavour. Tolerant of cool night temperatures and ideal for cool climate gardens

Flavours/Food Partners

A rich flavored tomato that partners well with Latin herbs like garlic, oregano, marjoram, rosemary and thyme. Use with any good salad vegetable, Nasturtium flowers and mixed fresh herbs to make an attractive and tasty salad.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Like all tomatoes, Red Russian is high in the cancer fighting agent, Lycopene and also Vitamin C. For a classic rich sauce cook and mix with garlic, marjoram, sweet basil, diced shallots, and fresh pizza thyme. Finely dice, mix finely chopped shallots, fresh pesto basil and extra virgin olive oil and place on lightly toasted Turkish bread then top with an anchovie for a special homemade bruschetta.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in an airy, sunny position in well drained soil or very large pots. Requires a 1.1 to 1.4 m stake.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Like all tomatoes it must receive a deep soaking when almost dry and should not receive overhead watering. Feed regularly with Seasol and Powerfeed. A small amount of dolomite lime after planting will make stronger plants. Remove side shoots and develop two or three main leaders. Harvest when fruit is full color

Herb Attributes

Position Full Sun
Height 1.2m
Width 50cm
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Description

(Raphanus sativus ‘Daikon’)

There are many forms of Daikon radish but the most common one is the long white variety with roots that can get up to 50cm but is usually harvested at about 20cm.

Flavours/Food Partners

Daikon is a popular salad vegetable and condiment that is widely used throughout Asia. The crisp white flesh is favoured by Japanese cooks to add bite to several styles of cooking. They partner well with all types of salads and vegetables.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

The leaves can be harvested as needed and if some are left the root will continue to develop. Leaves can be used in any recipe that calls for Asian greens or eaten lightly steamed and served with lemon juice. The Daikon root is usually white and can be cooked in as many ways you can imagine. Baked, steamed and sliced are most common but grated they make an excellent side dish for Tempura, Yakitori and Sushi. Like all radishes they are high in vitamin C, low in calories and are good for overall health.

Landscaping/Planting

Prefers moist but well drained soil in a full sun position with at least 30cm of growing depth. They are rapid growers and should be planted over several weeks to ensure an extended supply.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Fertilise with Seasol and PowerFeed weekly from planting to harvest.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, MODERATE FROST
Height 40CM
Width 40CM

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