Celebrated as much for its crisp and tender texture as for its mild, delicate flavour, this large white radish may be grated fresh or pickled, while cooking will reveal a smooth sweetness.

Daikon boast many nutritional benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and diuretic properties. They also contains digestive enzymes that help the body process proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and if that wasn’t enough the edible leaves contain higher concentrations of vitamin C than oranges. Not bad for such a plain looking vegetable.

2g 160 x 110 x 2mm Includes 50 seeds approx Due to phytosanitary regulations, we regret these are only available for sale in the U.K

TIPS

Sow outside from mid-June in partial or full sun Normal, loose garden soil is preferable to high-nutrient mixes Sow 5cm apart, in rows that are 25cm apart Thin to 10cm once shoots appear Water regularly Harvest 21 days from sowing up until late September Eat fresh or trim leaves to store