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Variety performance review

Trophy Radish in Mid-Atlantic North.

Performance Review 2026
Brassicas60–80 days to root maturityfood plotcover cropCommunity Reports
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This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. No yield data is republished here for Trophy Radish in Mid-Atlantic North — this scorecard summarizes regional fit from publicly-documented agronomic principles. Always consult the latest Penn State Variety Trials trial report for verified yield figures.

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Performance scorecard

Variety performance scorecard

Trophy Radish

Brassicas·Mid-Atlantic North·Non-GMO·Organic-approved
GoodCommunity Reports

Yield in Mid-Atlantic North

Yield data not summarized for this variety in Mid-Atlantic North. Where this variety appears in food-plot or community-managed contexts, yield is not the primary selection criterion.

Agronomic ratings

  • Drought tolerance
    Fair
  • Standability
    Good
  • Emergence
    Excellent
  • Winter hardiness
    Fair

Food plot ratings

  • Palatability
    Good
  • Persistence
    Fair
  • Establishment
    easy

Attraction timingLate October through hard freeze

Hunting use · food plot

Brassicas as a hunting food plot.

Brassicas are the late-season deer food plot species. Tubers and tops sweeten after frost and become primary attraction during the rut and post-rut. Time planting 60-90 days before first hard frost.

Attractswhitetail deer

Regional strengths

Forage radish establishes well in the Mid-Atlantic North late-summer planting window — Pennsylvania, New York, and northern New Jersey hunters use it in brassica blends behind small-grain stubble and corn.

Regional weaknesses

Late-August / early-September planting window is narrow in NE-2 — push past Sept 15 and tops are unlikely to develop adequate biomass before hard freeze. Heavy clay Pennsylvania soils slow establishment.

Recommended for

  • late-August Mid-Atlantic plots
  • Pennsylvania food plot blends

Not recommended for

  • plantings later than Sept 15
Seeding rate
5–8 lb/acre pure stand
Best soil types
silt loam, Hagerstown silt loam

Where this data comes from

Brassicas variety trials in Mid-Atlantic North

Independent · Public University

These results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.

Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Brassicasvariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.

Agronomic fit — Mid-Atlantic North

Best soil types
silt loam, Hagerstown silt loam
Maturity rating
60–80 days to root maturity
Seeding rate
5–8 lb/acre pure stand
Region growing season
165 days · 38–48" precip

Humid continental transitioning to humid subtropical at the southern edge. Moderate season length supports a broad range of row crops, vegetables, and forages.

Hunting use

Trophy Radish as a food plot.

This variety is widely used in food plots for whitetail deer. Attraction timing: late october through hard freeze.

Hunting use · food plot

Brassicas as a hunting food plot.

Brassicas are the late-season deer food plot species. Tubers and tops sweeten after frost and become primary attraction during the rut and post-rut. Time planting 60-90 days before first hard frost.

Attractswhitetail deer

Trait package & sourcing

GMO statusNon-GMO
Organic-approvedYes
Seed companyMultiple — Daikon-type forage radish
Data freshness
2024Last reviewed

Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.

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