Tillage Radish (Daikon Radish) Perennial container crops

container crops

offering late-season nectar

foundational plant knowledge

and multi-season color to native-inspired landscapes and home gardens alike

Tillage Radish (Daikon Radish) Perennial container cropsTillage Radish (Daikon Radish) (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) Tillage Radish, also known as Daikon Radish, is a deep rooted cover crop used primarily for breaking up compacted soil, improving soil structure, and adding organic matter. Its long taproots penetrate hardpan soil layers, improving water infiltration and nutrient cycling. The radish root also scavenges nitrogen and other nutrients from deep in the soil, preventing nutrient runoff and