Hot Radish Seeds - AKA Karaine - Hybrid -1 g Packet ~115 Seeds - Raphanus sativus Non-GMO -- F1 Hybrid -- Asian Variety -- High Germination Rate Seeds For: Vegetable Gardening Days to Full Maturity: 60 -- Annual -- USDA Hardiness Zone: Annual Crop, Not Intended To Overwinter Kitazawa Seed Company Brand - Premium Quality Asian Variety Garden Seeds & More - Since 1917 Hot Radish Seeds - AKA Karaine - Hybrid.Raphanus sativus. 60 days to maturity. Non GMO. Open pollinated. Cool season annual. This unique, prize winning, Japanese hybrid, has bright pink skin and pink flesh with a white core. The roots are cylindrical in shape--about twice as long (6") as they are wide. Lower water content in its firm flesh intensifies its hot, spicy flavor. Popularly used for daikon oroshi because of its color and flavor. Stores well for more than 6 months when kept cool. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Does not need to be peeled. The hottest flavor occurs about 1-2 minutes after grating and then begins to mellow. Use pickled or fresh, in salad, in soup, and in tsuyu (dipping sauce). Daikon oroshi (coarsely grated daikon using a Japanese grater) is delicious with soba noodles, tempura and Japanese-type hamburgers. Apx. 3200 seeds per ounce.