Radishes are one of the first spring vegetables that can be sown as early as March to May. Early radish varieties can yield the first harvest just 18-28 days after sowing, making this vegetable ideal for early harvest.
“Early Reds”
“Early Red” is one of the fastest yields of radish varieties, which yields already 18-20 days after sowing. Their root vegetables are about 4 cm in diameter and round.
Radish bark is thin and gentle, and the weight of each fruit is approximately 8-10 grams.
This variety grows well in both open soil and, so it is universal in any conditions. It is well -resistant to temperature fluctuations and does not crash as the conditions change.
Early red radishes have a subtle taste and are well adhered to for a long time under proper storage conditions.
Best Radish Breeds: “ROVA”
The “Rova” variety is distinguished not only by its great taste, but also with great appearance. The root vegetables of this breed are round flat, bright red.
Radish pulp is white, with a light pink vein that gives them aesthetic attractiveness.
The ROVA variety is ideal for a light vegetable salad and can also be served as a separate dish. It takes about 25-28 days to achieve maturity, so it is a good choice for early sowers.
Rova radishes can be grown in both open ground and under film, which ensures their stability in a variety of climatic conditions.
Best Radish Breeds: “French Breakfast”
“French Breakfast” is one of the most delicious radish varieties, of course with its elongated cylindrical fruit. This breed matures within 20-23 days and is the ideal choice for those who want to get a crop quickly.
The fruits have a white, juicy pulp with a homogeneous structure, making them very pleasant to taste. They have no bitterness or voids, which is highly valued among gardeners.
The root vegetables of this variety do not exceed 6 cm long and have a diameter of about 2 cm.
In addition, “French Breakfast” is distinguished by good aesthetic properties, often used to decorate vegetables. They are also very frost -resistant and can withstand up to -3 degrees Celsius, making it a great choice for late sowing.
Best Radish Breeds: “Beautiful”
“Beautiful” is another early radish variety that can be grown to get fast and delicious yields. The root vegetables of this variety are round and rich red.
It takes about 25 days from the technical maturity, making it fast compared to other varieties.
Radishes of this breed weigh more than 15 grams, so they are larger than some other species. Their flesh is juicy and dense, slightly spicy, which gives them a special taste.
This is a great choice for greenhouses and open primer, as this variety has high yields – up to 2.5 kg per square meter.
“Ultra early”
Ultra early is another radish breed that attracts its maturity. The first harvest can be harvested already 18-20 days after sowing, making them ideal for very early harvest.
The root vegetables of this variety are round, rich in red and white, juicy flesh.
They have a crisp texture and a medium spicy taste, making it perfect for salads and snacks. The average weight of each fruit is 12-15 grams, and one square meter can be harvested to 1.8 kg of harvest.
Ultra early is resistant to hot weather as it can withstand a temperature of up to +30 degrees if sufficient watering is provided.
Due to its heat resistance, this breed can be sown even in a late April, guaranteeing a good harvest in optimal conditions.
Tips:
- It is recommended to “wake” the seeds for early crop yields, before sowing them for 3-4 hours soaked in growth stimulant solution.
- When choosing a breed, pay attention to the peculiarities of your region.
- It is better to choose district seeds.
- Radishes do not like acidic soils.
- When growing radishes, the soil should be constantly moist.
These tips and description of the varieties will help you get a delicious and early radish harvest.
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