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Daikon Radish Companion Planting
Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Mustard (Brassicaceae) -- cool season
1 beneficial companion
0 antagonistic relationships
Good Companions for Daikon Radish
LettuceLactuca sativa
BeneficialPhysical SupportSupported
Daikon radish taproots break compacted soil layers, improving soil structure for lettuce fibrous root systems. Different maturity rates allow efficient succession use of space.
Daikon's deep taproot improves drainage and aeration. Both are cool-season crops.
Sources
- Cover crop radishes for soil compaction remediation -- USDA SARE Technical Bulletin (2014)
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