Daikon? is ?radish? in Japanese, so this variety is also referred to as ?Japanese Minowase Daikon?. This unusual radish will add intrigue to any garden, and delicious taste to any table. Mild-flavored, Japanese Minowase Daikon Radish is used in many asian cuisines , in salad, shredded or pickled and served as garnish with sashimis. Great keeping qualities, the roots can be stored for weeks. An old-fashioned Japanese favorite with giant white roots grow to 24 inches (60 cm) long and 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide. Milder than typical globe-shaped Western radishes. Sweet and very crisp, this radish can be pickled, stir-fried, steamed or eaten raw. It is best grown in Fall and will bolt without producing a root if sowed in spring. Thank you! Our seeds are 100% USA, Not from China. Please purchase from the US for the highest unquestionable quality. If you see any seeds for UNDER $0.50 that is most likely a seed from China. If you see any listing with the word dress in THE SOLD BY OR SHIPPED BY person or company, which is a Chinese Vendor. This vendor has batted and switched many of my orders with low quality items or different items all together as well as many other sellers on Amazon. Please Make sure your orders say it sold and shipped by Jacobs Ladder Ent otherwise it?s not me that is sending your order. It may be other foreign venders selling under this listing. Be cautious where your items come from. THANK YOU FOR ORDERING. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PURCHASE. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA