TILLAGE RADISH (DAIKON RADISH)

From: $6.50 inc GST

The tillage radish is a special type of radish chosen for its large taproot that can penetrate compacted soil layers. The tillage radish is often referred to as being a natural plow that increases soil aeration plus helps with water and nutrient infiltration. The taproot of the tillage radish also soaks up residual nutrients from the soil and holds them over winter. The taproot decays quickly, releasing those nutrients for the following spring crop.
The tillage radish also helps suppress weeds and works well as a single crop or as part of a mix.

Time: Sow Tillage Radish between summer and autumn, radish may be killed off after several heavy frosts or dig in around 4-6 weeks prior to spring planting. Sow at a high rate for quick weed suppression, or lighter rate for soil tillage.

Sow rate: 5-10g per m2, sow at a high rate for quick weed suppression, or lighter rate for soil tillage.

Available in 300g and 600g packs

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300g
600g
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$6.50 inc GST
$11.70 inc GST

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Growing a Green Crop

  • The time to sow a green crop is after summer vegetable harvest has finished and the garden has been cleared of weeds and old plants.
  • Fork over the soil then rake level the soil.
  • Scatter the green crop seed at the recommended rate per square metre or check the specific instructions on the packet.
  • Cover seed with a fine layer of soil pack it down lightly.
  • Water well.
  • The crop shouldn’t require any special attention unless there is a dry period where some extra watering may be required.
  • The green crop should be chopped down before flowering or six weeks before you need to use your garden in the spring, whichever comes first.
  • Dig all the stems and foliage into the soil and allow to decompose and release its nutrients for the following crop.

Note: It your green crop flowers and sets seed it may become a nescience at a later stage.

 

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300g, 600g

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