Jap Radish (Japenese Radys)

Characteristics:

• It is planted because of the thickened roots .
• The cultivar Nooitgedacht has a long growing season that will not flower and form early seed.
• Radish is normally a winter and autumn planting fodder .
• Japanese radish is resistant to cold and are not affected by frost, it grows best in cool parts with reliable rainfall from January to April.
• Japanese radish grows best on light soils, sandy and loamy soils, it doesn’t performs very well on soils that has resulted water logging.
• It promotes water infiltration, aerates ground and alleviates soil compaction.
• Sow at a soil temperature of not lover than 10ºC.
• Japanese radish has a potential DM yield of 12-14t/ha.
• Sowing rate: 4kg/ha
• Gives good production during winter, roots and leaves can be fed. A succulent feed for animals for the dry months if pasture under irrigation is insufficient or non existent.