Agricultural technology for growing radish seeds
When choosing a radish variety, you need to consider the following factors:
1. Growing area. Depending on the climate zone, varieties with different ripening periods are selected.
Purpose of cultivation. For fresh consumption, varieties with more tender pulp are selected, and for processing - with denser pulp.
Shape and size of root vegetables. Select varieties with root crops of the desired shape and size.
Soil preparation
Radish is a cold-resistant crop, so it can be sown in open ground as early as late April - early May, when the soil temperature at a depth of 10 cm reaches +5-7 °C.
To grow radishes, choose well-lit areas with fertile, loose and neutral acidity soil.
In autumn, the site is dug up to a depth of 25-30 cm and organic fertilizers (manure, compost, humus) are applied at the rate of 5-6 kg per 1 m². In spring, the soil is leveled and furrows 2-3 cm deep are made.
2. Sowing seeds
Radish seeds are sown in furrows in rows with a distance of 20-30 cm between them. The seeds are planted in the soil to a depth of 1-2 cm.
2-3 seeds are sown in each hole. After germination, one of the strongest plants is left.
3. Plant care
Radish is a moisture-loving crop, so it needs to be watered regularly. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 2-3 true leaves, the second - in the budding phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
4. The following fertilizers are used for fertilizing:
Nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea) - promote the growth of leaves and stems.
Phosphorus fertilizers (superphosphate, double superphosphate) - promote the development of the root system and flowering.
Potassium fertilizers (potassium chloride, potassium magnesium) - promote the development of root crops.
Weeding is carried out to control weeds. To protect against pests and diseases, plants are sprayed with special preparations.
5. Harvest
Radish harvesting is carried out depending on the variety. Early varieties of radish are ready for harvesting 30-40 days after sowing, medium varieties - after 40-50 days, late varieties - after 50-60 days.
6. Signs of root maturity:
Having a characteristic shape and size.
Hardness of root vegetables.
Green color of the tops.
Ripe root vegetables are cut off at the roots. Store radishes in a cool place.
7. Some tips for growing radishes
To obtain an earlier harvest, radish can be grown as seedlings. Seeds are sown in pots or boxes in late March - early April. Seedlings are planted in open ground in late April - early May, when the threat of frost has passed.
To increase the yield of radish, it can be grown on a compost heap. The compost heap warms up faster than the soil, so seeds can be sown as early as early May.
To protect radish from pests and diseases, it can be planted next to marigolds, calendula or nasturtium. These plants repel insect pests.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing radishes, you can get a good harvest of this tasty and healthy crop.
1. Growing area. Depending on the climate zone, varieties with different ripening periods are selected.
Purpose of cultivation. For fresh consumption, varieties with more tender pulp are selected, and for processing - with denser pulp.
Shape and size of root vegetables. Select varieties with root crops of the desired shape and size.
Soil preparation
Radish is a cold-resistant crop, so it can be sown in open ground as early as late April - early May, when the soil temperature at a depth of 10 cm reaches +5-7 °C.
To grow radishes, choose well-lit areas with fertile, loose and neutral acidity soil.
In autumn, the site is dug up to a depth of 25-30 cm and organic fertilizers (manure, compost, humus) are applied at the rate of 5-6 kg per 1 m². In spring, the soil is leveled and furrows 2-3 cm deep are made.
2. Sowing seeds
Radish seeds are sown in furrows in rows with a distance of 20-30 cm between them. The seeds are planted in the soil to a depth of 1-2 cm.
2-3 seeds are sown in each hole. After germination, one of the strongest plants is left.
3. Plant care
Radish is a moisture-loving crop, so it needs to be watered regularly. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 2-3 true leaves, the second - in the budding phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
4. The following fertilizers are used for fertilizing:
Nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea) - promote the growth of leaves and stems.
Phosphorus fertilizers (superphosphate, double superphosphate) - promote the development of the root system and flowering.
Potassium fertilizers (potassium chloride, potassium magnesium) - promote the development of root crops.
Weeding is carried out to control weeds. To protect against pests and diseases, plants are sprayed with special preparations.
5. Harvest
Radish harvesting is carried out depending on the variety. Early varieties of radish are ready for harvesting 30-40 days after sowing, medium varieties - after 40-50 days, late varieties - after 50-60 days.
6. Signs of root maturity:
Having a characteristic shape and size.
Hardness of root vegetables.
Green color of the tops.
Ripe root vegetables are cut off at the roots. Store radishes in a cool place.
7. Some tips for growing radishes
To obtain an earlier harvest, radish can be grown as seedlings. Seeds are sown in pots or boxes in late March - early April. Seedlings are planted in open ground in late April - early May, when the threat of frost has passed.
To increase the yield of radish, it can be grown on a compost heap. The compost heap warms up faster than the soil, so seeds can be sown as early as early May.
To protect radish from pests and diseases, it can be planted next to marigolds, calendula or nasturtium. These plants repel insect pests.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing radishes, you can get a good harvest of this tasty and healthy crop.