Overwintering guide
How to overwinter daikon 'april cross'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills daikon 'april cross' in winter
Cutting daikon 'april cross' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More daikon 'april cross' care
Overwintering daikon 'april cross' — FAQ
Does daikon 'april cross' need to come indoors for winter?
Daikon 'April Cross' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Daikon 'April Cross' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move daikon 'april cross' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water daikon 'april cross' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills daikon 'april cross' over winter?
Cutting daikon 'april cross' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.