Mino Early Daikon Radish

Mino Early Daikon Radish, like other daikon radishes, has been and is primarily used in the vegetable markets. Mino Early is a specific variety, not a brand, with specific characteristics. In the vegetable markets, uniformity is very important. For the cover crop market, Mino Early offers that same predictable growth and uniform performance. Mino Early offers:

1. Predictable growth - In vegetable production, Mino Early is harvested as early as 40 days. At this stage the radish roots are long, uniform tubers. After this time tubers become longer, wider and sometimes distorted in shape, depending on the soil structure. After 60-90 days, depending on soil temperatures, Mino Early radishes focus their growth away from vegetative production to seed reproduction. Cover crop farmers can apply these predicable growth traits to decide when and where to use Mino Early radish.
2. Uniform Performance - Mino Early is a specific variety (not a brand) with specific characteristics bred into it and reproduced in seed crops. This means, variations between each plant should be minimal, with performance difference resulting more from soil and nutrient variations, rather than individual plant variants. In other words, Mino Early is Mino Early.

Planting Instructions

Mino Early radish may be planted for as a single-cultivar cover crop or as part of a cover-crop mixture, often referred to as a “cocktail blend.” Recommended seed rates should be based on 8-10 lbs. per acre straight broadcast/aerial seeding and adjusted accordingly for any mixtures and effectiveness of planting methods. With more precise methods, such as drilling and precision planting, seeding rates can be reduced to 6 lbs. if there is sufficient soil moisture and nutrients at time of planting. Seed should be planted at a depth of ½ inch when drilling. Consult your local university or extension for planting instructions in your specific region.

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