Tillage Radish / Daikon — FarmPal
brassica cover crop. Compaction alleviation (bio-drilling)
Type
brassica
Season
cool
Seeding Rate
5-10 lbs/acre solo, 2-5 lbs in mix
Primary Function
Compaction alleviation (bio-drilling)
Secondary Functions
Nutrient scavenging
Quick cover
Winter-kills leaving root channels
Edible (if clean seed)
Termination Methods
Winter-kills
Frost kills tops, roots decompose
Best Before These Crops
Root crops benefit from channels
Any spring crop
Notes
Taproots can reach 2+ feet. Decomposes quickly in spring. Can smell during decomposition. Great compaction buster.