what's a japanese daikon
Daikon (Raphanus sativus longipinnatus) is a mild white radish shaped like a large carrot. The name comes from the Japanese words dai, meaning âbigâ and kon, meaning ârootâ. Growing to a length of 8 to 14 inches (20 to 35 cm) and a width of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm), it certainly lives up to its name. Variant varieties may be cylindrical or even spherical.