1. May 2, 2020
  2. 4:45:00 PM
  3. 2 Days
 💀 Fail

#31: Regrow White Radish From Kitchen Cutting

  1. 🌱 White Radish / Daikon
Regrow Kitchen Radish
A huge daikon.
A huge daikon.
Cut about 1.5 inch from the top.
Cut about 1.5 inch from the top.
Wash it.
Wash it.
Prepare a water container.
Prepare a water container.
Dip at least half the body in water.
Dip at least half the body in water.
Kept indoor next to a window.
Kept indoor next to a window.
For the first time, I prefer to change the water after an hour.
For the first time, I prefer to change the water after an hour.

Day 2 -
  1. May 3, 2020
  2. 11:47:00 AM

Existing leaves seems rejuvenated.

Day 3 -
  1. May 4, 2020
  2. 10:08:00 AM

Existing leaves growing.

Day 5 -
  1. May 6, 2020
  2. 10:08:00 AM

Problem

The side leaf stems are falling off, feels like it won't survive long in water, and would probably not grow roots in water.

The body is still firm, so I will transplant it to soil.

Day 5 -
  1. May 6, 2020
  2. 10:27:00 AM

Wait for the base to dry.
Wait for the base to dry.
Dried.
Dried.
Prepare a container with drainage.
Prepare a container with drainage.
I want to experiment with black soil, probably not the best choice.
+6

Day 6 -
  1. May 7, 2020
  2. 7:35:00 PM

Looks good so far.

Day 9 -
  1. May 10, 2020
  2. 10:04:00 AM

Some early sign of less than healthy growth.

Day 10 -
  1. May 11, 2020
  2. 2:44:00 PM

Dwindling?

Day 14 -
  1. May 15, 2020
  2. 10:48:00 AM

The leafs doesn't look healthy. Will try with a few hours of morning sun at the balcony tomorrow.

Day 19 -
  1. May 20, 2020
  2. 10:02:00 AM

Move it outdoor a few days ago.

Day 23 -
  1. May 24, 2020
  2. 4:51:00 PM

Doing alright, not great though.

Day 25 -
  1. May 26, 2020
  2. 11:44:00 AM

Transplant

Repot daikon with new soil.

I am glad it looks this good after 25 days.
I am glad it looks this good after 25 days.
Sadly there is not root growth, and the bottom sunken quite a bit.
Sadly there is not root growth, and the bottom sunken quite a bit.
Mix: coco peat (4), black soil (1), perlite (0.5), coffee grounds (0.2)
Mix: coco peat (4), black soil (1), perlite (0.5), coffee grounds (0.2)
Water it and keep it at a shaded area for a few days.
Water it and keep it at a shaded area for a few days.

Day 35 -
  1. Jun 5, 2020
  2. 10:13:00 AM

Experiment

Pretty much the same: no improvement nor deterioration.

Day 39 -
  1. Jun 9, 2020
  2. 1:44:00 AM

Rooting Hormones Experiment

Still no roots. Apply some home-made root hormone using aloe vera and honey.

+1

Day 46 -
  1. Jun 16, 2020
  2. 11:06:00 AM

Problem Dying

The Daikon is dying 😥

Day 49 -
  1. Jun 19, 2020
  2. 11:29:00 AM

Dying

The Daikon finally died as the body has totally rotted and emptied.

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