The Daikon Radish (Raphanus sativus var. Longipinnatus) is a subspecies within the radishes (Raphanus), and under the family Brassicaceae which also includes the mustards and cabbages. These root vegetables are usually harvested for their large taproots and may come in a variety of colors and shapes. The Daikon radish has a bright, white color and is one of the larger radishes reaching to 24 inches in length, with a tapering cylinder shape and growing long leaves (also about 24 inches). Radishes can generally be traced back in origin to Eurasia, with the Daikon specifically originating in…