Radish

Ming Ho Radish (Ming Ho F1): Characteristics

Ming Ho radish is an F1 hybrid radish variety, also sold or known as Ming Ho F1. It is not a registered variety, so the facts here come from its seller and farm sources. It comes from Harbest Agribusiness (Seeds of Hope).

3 min read Updated October 23, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
A farmer watering vegetable beds in Pulilan, Bulacan, the kind of farm where Ming Ho radish is grown
Photo: JFVelasquez Floro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

If you came here looking for Ming Ho F1, this is the same radish. The facts below come from its seller and from farm sources, each one listed at the end. Compare it with the others in our radish variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Pagtatanim ng gulay.

  • Type: F1 hybrid.

Key facts about Ming Ho radish

From its seller and farm sources
TraitWhat the record shows
Breeder or ownerHarbest Agribusiness (Seeds of Hope)
Also known asMing Ho F1
TypeF1 hybrid
Days to harvest, per the sellerharvest about 45 days after sowing

How long does it take, and how much does it yield?

Days to harvest, by the seller's count: harvest about 45 days after sowing. No trial on record checks this figure yet, so treat it as the seller's own and compare with farms near you before you plan a season around it.

Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.

Is it resistant to pests and diseases?

No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.

The pests and diseases that hit radish fields most often: bacterial soft rot, black rot of cabbage, cabbage webworm, clubroot, cutworm. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.

What its seller and farm sources say

  • Days to harvest: Harvest about 45 days after sowing.
  • Fruit: Root: white, tender roots with a mild taste.
  • Early and vigorous.
  • Not suited to cool conditions.

These are the seller's own figures, from its own trials. So plant a small area first, and compare it with your usual radish on the same ground.

Where and when to plant Ming Ho radish

Labanos is fast. Pick a variety that stays crisp and does not turn pithy in the heat. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Fertilizer for vegetables.

Before you buy seed

  • Buy sealed packs or tagged sacks from an accredited dealer, and check the packing date and germination rate.
  • Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
  • Try it on a small area first, beside the variety you usually plant, before you switch the whole farm.
  • Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Plan your next radish season

Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.

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Radish varieties like this one

These are the closest matches among the radish varieties we list. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.

Is Ming Ho F1 the same as Ming Ho?
Yes. Ming Ho F1 is another name for Ming Ho. Seed sellers use both, so ask for either one.
Can I save its seed?
No. It is a hybrid, so seed saved from it does not grow true and yields less. Buy new seed each season.
Where can I buy seed of Ming Ho?
Ask an accredited seed dealer in your province, the seller named on this page or your municipal agriculturist. Look for the certified seed tag or a sealed pack before you pay.

See how Ming Ho will do on your farm

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