Raphanus sativus

Aerulean®

Protected by U.S. Patents No. 8,301,389 & 8,577,616

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Raphanus sativus
(sold as Masato Green)

Family: Brassicaceae

Common names: DAIKON, LONG RADISH

Native to: Garden Origin

Plant

Type: annual

Form: clumping

Max height: 1 foot

Max width: 1 foot

Flower

secondary color present, white/off white, yellow

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species

Edible: vegetable

Exposure: sun

Propagates by: seed

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zones: zone 1 below -50 f, zone 2 -50 f, zone 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f

Temp. range: below -50 to +40 °F

Water: regular

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