Tillage Radish Seeds (Daikon / Soil-Breaking Radish)
Tillage radish is one of nature’s best soil improvers — a fast-growing, deep-rooting crop designed to break up compacted soil, boost organic matter, and support healthier, more productive gardens.
Often called a “bio-drill,” this powerful radish sends long taproots deep into the soil, naturally loosening hard ground and improving drainage. As the roots decompose, they leave behind channels that help water, air, and beneficial microbes move freely through your soil.
🌿 Why Grow Tillage Radish?
✔️ Breaks up compacted or hard soils
✔️ Improves drainage and water infiltration
✔️ Adds organic matter back into the soil
✔️ Helps suppress weeds naturally
✔️ Supports soil biology and worm activity
✔️ Great for regenerating tired garden beds
Perfect for food forests, vegetable gardens, orchards, and between rows of crops like dragon fruit 🌵
🌼 Growing Information
Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
Plant Type: Annual cover crop
Best Time to Sow (QLD): Autumn to early winter
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, but tolerant of poor soils
Sowing:
Direct sow seeds 1–2 cm deep into prepared soil
Space 10–20 cm apart or broadcast for cover cropping
Germination: 3–7 days in warm soil
🌾 How to Use
Allow plants to grow and develop large roots. Once mature, they can be:
- Cut and left in place as mulch
- Slashed before flowering
- Left to naturally break down in the soil
As they decompose, they feed your soil and improve structure — no digging required.
🌱 Perfect For
• Regenerating garden beds
• Breaking up clay or compacted soils
• Between fruit trees and dragon fruit rows
• Building healthy, living soil systems
Shipping
All items are posted on a Monday via Express Post with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday, they will be sent the following Tuesday or Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy seeds 🌱
- Please note: NO SHIPPING TO WA, NT, TAS