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root layer
daikon radish
raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
biodrilling in vegetable form: the root punches through hardpan, then rots in place to leave a channel of organic matter and air.
functions
biomassfood cropground cover
light
full sun
moisture
moderate
soil
sown to fix compaction
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for daikon radish — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see daikon radish on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around daikon radish
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- root
- daikon radish — the anchor
- herbaceous
- phacelia
- groundcover
- white clover
works inside: biodrilling compacted ground · sheet mulching
design patterns using this plant