Radish Quality Standard

Top Length
4" to 5"

Ball Size
At widest diameter - 21 mm lo 35mm Target: A little larger than a quarter size - 24mm+ Note: Nickel = 21 mm, quarter = 24mm, half dollar = 30mm, dollar = 38mm

Ball Shape
Spherical, smooth

Bunch Size
11 to 13 count
Ball: Deep red with a wet shiny appearance
Top: Dark green with a shade of blue

Root
Thin, without hair
No longer than 2" to 2.5"

Band
Bright red rubber band #14 - 2"x1/16" Latch two balls, one wrap, hook ball past latch

Carton
4 Dozen 15 1/4" L x 11" W x 14 1/4" H - Muranaka
4 Dozen -15 1/4" L x 11" W x 12 7/8" H - Muranaka
2 Dozen -14" L x 11" W x 9" H - Muranaka

Placement In Carton
Liner - Iced

Overall Appearance
Clean wash
No yellowing leaves
No field debris
No splits or pith in the balls
No family pack (All balls of near uniform size within a bunch)
No deformation from pests or ground preparation
No pests or signs of pest damage