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
Butterflies that feed on this plant