| Heredity: | Hybrid |
| Country of Origin: | Japan |
| Hybridizer or Originator: | Sakata |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 6-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: edible |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Vegetable Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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