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
field guide
light
full sun
moisture
moderate
soil
sown to fix compaction
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season
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relationships — grows well with
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- root
- daikon radish — the anchor
- herbaceous
- phacelia
- groundcover
- white clover
works inside: biodrilling compacted ground · sheet mulching
design patterns using this plant