Editing Radish (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Daikon radish has a large, cylindrical taproot that can grow up to 60 cm long and 10 cm in diameter. The leaves are long and pinnate, with eight to twelve pairs of leaf lobes, distinguishing it from other radish varieties<ref>https://backyardnature.net/n/h/jap-rad.htm</ref><ref>https://somemagneticislandplants.com.au/daikon</ref>. The plant grows to a mature height of 24 to 36 inches<ref>http://lhseeds.com/raphanus-sativus-var-longipinnatus-forage-radish</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Daikon radish is adapted to a wide range of soils but is intolerant of waterlogged conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and can thrive in various climates, making it suitable for different agricultural settings<ref>http://lhseeds.com/raphanus-sativus-var-longipinnatus-forage-radish</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': The plant is an annual or biennial, with rapid germination and growth. It is often used in crop rotations to improve soil health by increasing nitrogen and nutrient availability<ref>http://lhseeds.com/raphanus-sativus-var-longipinnatus-forage-radish</ref>.

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