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'Minowase Summer Cross' Radishes

Sub-Category:	Winter/Daikon

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Hybrid Japanese Daikon type. 6- to 20-inch by 2 1/2 to 4-inch, tapered, pure-white roots with white necks and medium-tall tops. Best for fall harvest. Pungent to hot flavor. Tolerant of fusarium and heat. Also known as 'Summer Cross', 'Minowase Summer Cross #3' and 'Minowase Summer Cross No 3'.
Days To Maturity:	45-53
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Rating Summary

Overall: (5.0 Stars) Taste: (5.0 Stars) Yield: (5.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)

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Number of Reviews: 1

KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease

Reviewed on 11/03/2008 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Richmond, Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
This one has already been rated under Summer Cross # 3. It is simply the most productive and uniform winter radish that I have grown. Got seed from Twilley. Larger and longer season than the also excellent Watermelon radish.

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