How to grow radishes at home in winter?

 

Is it possible to grow radishes on a windowsill?

If you want to, then yes. It takes a minimum of time to get the harvest, the costs are purely symbolic, care is no more difficult than for an ordinary flower in a pot.

In addition, growing radishes on a windowsill does not mean placing boxes everywhere, turning rooms into a vegetable greenhouse. It is enough to allocate one room for a month or use an insulated balcony in order to have fresh vitamins in winter. Although the place for sowing is not as important as the observance of certain conditions for the selection and preparation of planting material, land, and care.

Where does the struggle for the harvest begin? Choosing seeds for winter planting

First, remember the basics!
You should buy seeds in specialized proven, albeit small, stores. Maybe a penny more expensive, but no problem. "Bazaar" points are unpredictable places.

It is important to know how to grow radishes on a windowsill in winter, but even more important, it is to know how to sort suitable seeds from unsuitable ones. First, we make a visual choice. When buying, we look at the appearance of the seeds.

Qualitative will be:
- approximately the same size;
- natural brown color;
- no traces of gray plaque;
- no musty smell.

You can practically check the planting material only at home. To do this, fill the seeds with water, let them stand to swell, look at the result. For landing we take the swollen ones that have sunk to the bottom. We delete everything that floats - this is a marriage.

An important factor in choosing seeds for home growing is the grade of the planting material. We need early ripening varieties (ripen in 20-30 days) that do not require special exclusive conditions.

Of the most famous we can use the following:

Deck - does not throw "arrows";
Dubel and Champion are not hollow;
Zarya, Carmen, Early Red, Quarta - unassuming to lighting and watering;
The 16-day variety is the leader in terms of harvest time. Two weeks, and the table is served.

Cooking seeds, earth, containers The process of preparing seeds for winter planting begins at the stage of checking their quality. On the one hand, we do culling, and on the other, we increase germination. After all, any grains thrown into the ground slightly sprouted give shoots much better and faster than dry ones.

Attention!
To determine the quality and rejection of the necessary from the unnecessary, we poured the seeds with water. For soaking at the stage of preparation for planting, this is absolutely impossible to do. In water, seeds have every chance of dying. We germinate only in a well-damp cloth without excess water.

And further. To ensure the simultaneous germination of all planted radish seeds, a preliminary calibration of the seeds is required. That is, sorting by size. And it's good to do the prevention of planting material - hold the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate. Germination will be better, less pain.

Nothing complicated here, now on the ground. The easiest option is to collect land, say, at the dacha or under the house.Something will grow, but we need a healthy harvest, and not single frail seedlings. Therefore, it is better for us to take the "correct" soil for growing radishes on the windowsill. It is quite possible to buy it, an outlet for the lazy, or mix it yourself. The second is more economical, but certain components are required. Here are some examples of possible soil options for growing radishes in winter on a window.

By composition:

Option one - garden soil, humus, sand in equal proportions.
Option two - garden soil (1 bucket), ash (1 glass), shells of half an egg.
Option three - a mixture of soil and peat in a 1: 1 ratio.

Carefully!
Used land from the street may have unwanted "tenants" - bugs, worms, other insects that can ruin the crop. Before preparing the soil, it is advisable to independently process the soil with temperature (steam).

In each of the substrates, in order to increase the yield and accelerate the growth of young shoots, we can add a certain amount of mineral mixtures. Sold in stores, instructions for use for each type of vegetables are attached.

The seeds were taken away, the earth was prepared - it's time to pick up the container. The best containers are wooden boxes. The tree breathes, and with it the soil. But this is not a rule, but as the best option. It is quite possible, which most do, use plastic store containers or separate containers. When growing radishes on a common "field", we make or buy boxes with dimensions according to the width of the window sill of the room, with a minimum container depth of 14 centimeters.

The next step is to plant radish seeds in the ground. The process available to the layman in practice looks like this:

1. We make holes in the ground, if these are single cups, or grooves, if these are boxes, to a depth of about 1.5 centimeters.

2. Water the indentations with warm water.

3. We distribute the seeds along the groove at a distance of about 3 centimeters from each other, cover them with earth and lightly water them again to slightly compact the substrate.

4. We cover the container with glass or polyethylene, which is not a pity, and we expect shoots. For full germination of radish seeds on the windowsill, the temperature on the balcony or in the room is maintained at 18-20 ° C. This is the ideal.

3-4 days after the appearance of the first “joy” (green shoots of radish), we remove the shelter, send the sprouted seeds to a place where the air temperature will be at 8 ° C. This is for hardening. We stood for 3-4 days - we take it back to comfortable growing conditions.

We go further - we create the most favorable conditions for the development of seeds

Lighting If we need a radish that is juicy, not hollow, and ripens quickly, we must provide the plant with the necessary amount of light. There will be no full-time lighting, except for green distillation we will not see anything on the "beds". Small daylight hours - add artificial lighting. Using standard incandescent lamps (not cold glow), we can not only provide the seedlings with light, but also raise the room temperature by several degrees. What is important for the winter cultivation of root crops on the balcony with a low air temperature.

Watering Even if we choose varieties that are unpretentious to growing conditions, it is still necessary to monitor soil moisture. The harvest, you know, will not be great on dry land. But an excess of water, as well as a shortage, will not lead to good. We water the seedlings without additional feeding. Minerals that are in clean water and are required for growing a full-fledged crop on a windowsill in winter are quite enough for this vegetable. If you really want to have a record harvest, top dressing is permissible. The amount of fertilizer is determined by the instructions.

Remember!
If we decide to grow radishes in boxes on the balcony using fertilizing in the amount of "envy your neighbors", then there is no need to offer such fruits to children. Chemistry is unpredictable.

Temperature

Radish is a culture that does not tolerate heat. If the climate is artificial, then let it be moderate. Therefore, if there is a choice in the arrangement of boxes with seedlings, then we choose a balcony. The temperature is lower there than in the room. There is a possibility not to put boxes with seedlings above the radiators.

That's all, if we talk about the main components of growing such a simple, but valuable in content, root crop in an artificial microclimate. Now we know how to grow radishes on a windowsill in winter, with a minimum of effort. But it should be noted that this type of harvest is suitable not only for winter. In the absence of a land plot, we can successfully grow root crops at any time of the year and in unlimited quantities. After all, the conditions for keeping the boxes with the substrate will depend only on us and our desire. published

P.S. And remember, just by changing your consumption - together we are changing the world!

Radishes are usually grown outdoors, sowing them in early March-April. But for the sake of interest, you can try to grow radishes at home on a windowsill, for example, even in winter. However, before planting work, you should familiarize yourself with how to choose the right soil and which varieties are suitable for growing at home.

Features of growing on a windowsill

Radish is considered a plant that tolerates low temperatures well. For growing at home, the climate in the apartment is completely suitable for the plant.

Do not put a pot of radishes on the windowsill, under which the battery is located. If the apartment is up to +20 C, then the root crop is comfortable. But when the temperature rises, the plant may dry out from lack of moisture and throw out the arrow.

The length of daylight affects the quality of growing radishes in an apartment. Ideally, if the plant is illuminated for 10-12 hours, then plantings will be strong, forming a large root crop. Otherwise, the foliage will begin to stretch, and the underground part becomes thinner. This is especially important to observe when growing radishes at home in winter.

Attention! If it is possible to create a temperature regime with optimal degrees of +17 .. + 200C, as well as a long daylight hours, then it will not be difficult to grow your own radish.

In the summertime, it is recommended to shade radish seedlings by lunchtime so that the delicate leaves do not burn in the burning sun. In winter, do not forget to light up for at least 10 hours.

Which varieties are suitable for growing on a windowsill

You can grow the plant almost all year round. Radish is a self-pollinating root crop, so it can be grown on a windowsill without much effort and specific worries, even in winter.

There are many different types of seeds on sale. The main thing is to figure out which ones are suitable for rooting radishes at home.

Experienced gardeners identify radish varieties suitable for indoor planting on a windowsill:

1. Dabel - a variety with fast ripening. The roots of the root crop are small, the fruits have a large red hue. A variety of radish is resistant to the formation of a void in the cavity of the fruit, but does not tolerate strong drops in temperature. From the moment of germination of the first shoots to the moment of harvest, not even 25 days pass.
2. Champion - fruits of a round shape, early ripening in terms of ripening. Has resistance to the formation of hollowness inside the fruit, and also does not fade or become flabby. The crop can be harvested within 25-28 days after the first green leaves appear.
3. Soundboard - Root crops are distinguished by bright crimson roots with a red tint. The diameter of each vegetable reaches 3-3.2 cm. The peculiarity of the species is that even at elevated temperatures and prolonged illumination, the plant has no tendency to form flowering.Harvesting begins 20 days after the emergence of shoots after sowing.
4. French breakfast - the shape of the root crop is elongated, pink in color. Even after overripe, the peel of the variety does not coarse and does not acquire a bitter aftertaste, and the pulp remains juicy and crunchy for a long period of time.
5. Diego - a hybrid of early maturity. The grown fruits reach 5 cm in diameter. The hybrid has a higher yield. The fruits ripen within 21-26 days after the crops are hatched.
6. 16 days - the fastest ripening variety. Harvesting can be done as early as 16 days after the appearance of the aboveground part. Fruits are round in size, distinguished by a bright scarlet color.

Important! By planting these varieties, you can achieve good yields and a daily intake of nutritious vitamins on the dinner table.

How to plant and grow radishes on a windowsill

In order for the radish to sprout well and quickly grow at home, while gaining not only the ground part, but also growing in the rhizome, certain rules should be followed. To do this, you need to know what the seeds should be, how to prepare them for planting, as well as the method of sowing and caring for the plant on the windowsill after the seedlings appear.

What should be the place

The optimal place for home radish placement in the apartment is the south window. This arrangement has a beneficial effect on seedlings. The duration of daylight hours is fully maintained, in addition, the sun's rays heat the room to the desired temperature.

Carefully! If radishes are planted in an apartment in the autumn-winter period, then you should not install a flowerpot with seeds on the windowsill, where there is a battery or other heating devices in the immediate vicinity. The optimum temperature for good and fast growth is +17 .. + 200C.

Under natural conditions, the growing season and harvesting period takes place at the end of May - early May. Therefore, when planting, it is recommended to use varieties that ripen quickly.

If the planting of seeds is carried out in the summer, then the increased length of daylight hours stimulates the process of flowering and seed formation. To prevent the process, it is recommended to cover the plantings in the evening.

Increased humidity is not needed for the plant. Excessive moisture leads to the appearance of diseases and parasites, which negatively affects the condition of root crops.

What container to plant

Before planting, you should prepare a container in which the radish will be grown. For this, gardeners use various shallow wooden oblong flowerpots or plastic containers, as well as various plastic pots or even cups.

For convenience, some are planted in special containers in which each cell is separated. In this case, one seed is placed in one compartment. The latter germinates, actively develops and receives the optimal amount of nutrients necessary for high-quality development and full-fledged growth.

Attention! Vases with a depth of at least 15-20 cm are best suited. There must be drainage holes on the bottom of the container, excess moisture must come out through them and not stagnate in the bottom of the pot.

What kind of soil

Special soil for growing radishes on the windowsill is not required, the most common one sold in specialized stores for germinating vegetable seedlings is suitable. If it is not possible to purchase a certain soil, you can first make it yourself.

In order to create a soil substrate, it is recommended to take 2 parts of ordinary garden soil or peat, it is better if it is black soil, 1 part of compost or humus and 1 part of river sand. If possible, you can additionally add wood ash. Then mix all the components.

Important! Before sowing radishes on the windowsill, the soil should be disinfected.This can be done by leaving it in the cold or, conversely, by roasting it in the oven. In addition, it is additionally recommended to spill the soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

After the performed manipulations, it is required to sift the soil on a medium grid and remove all debris and stones. The resulting soil substrate is placed in a flowerpot, at the bottom of which expanded clay, broken brick or crushed stone is already present. The soil is filled up to the middle of the flowerpot. You need to give the soil time to sink.

During the entire growth, it is necessary to gradually add soil. This is necessary due to the fact that radishes tend to crawl out, where the fruits can burn in the sun, turn green and become bitter.

Preparing seeds for planting

Before planting radishes, you should pay attention to the seeds. If the latter have a fresh look, then they are fresh, of high quality and should rise quickly. Otherwise, if the grains have acquired a brown tint, they are old. Their germination rate can be 50-70%, or even lower.

In order not to risk it, it is recommended to check the seedlings. If the seeds are immersed in water, then high-quality seeds will settle to the bottom, while empty ones, on the contrary, will quickly rise to the edge of the water.

Before the appointed day of planting, the seedlings should be soaked in a warm solution for 24 hours. After that, the seeds are dipped into a weak consistency of potassium permanganate. They are now ready to plant.

Direct landing

In a pot or container covered with soil, small depressions up to 1-1.5 cm in depth are made with a finger. If the soil substrate is dry, it must first be moistened. 1 seed is lowered into the hole and carefully sprinkled with soil. Seedlings are placed at a distance of 4-6 cm from each other. This is the optimum distance for each root crop to grow normally.

Thus, preparation for planting does not take longer than for any other plant. Compliance with all the rules for placement, soil preparation and planting of seeds contributes to the rapid pecking of seedlings and good growth of radishes.

The next video shows an interesting way of planting already germinated seeds.

Video: growing radishes in pots in winter on a windowsill in 3 parts - from planting to the first harvest

How to care after planting and before harvest

After rooting, you should irrigation landings. This is done with warm water from a spray bottle. It is forbidden to water in another way due to the fact that in this case the seedlings will be washed out.

After that, the container or flowerpot should be covered with plastic wrap to create greenhouse conditions that provoke rapid germination. The main thing is to maintain the optimum temperature - +17 .. + 200C.

After 3-5 days, the first shoots will appear. Now they should be periodically opened, ventilated and moistened. In addition, it is recommended to harden crops - to place them in a room with a temperature regime of +5 .. + 80C.

Watering is carried out as the soil dries, but the plantings should not be overly moistened so as not to provoke decay.

Important! No additional feeding is required for radish grown on the windowsill. During growth, it draws out from the soil all the nutrients necessary for normal development. However, you can still feed it with standard fertilizers for open ground.

If planting is carried out in a common container, without even distribution, then thinning will be required for the radish. It is required to remove all weak shoots within a radius of 1.5 cm from the plant.

Harvesting is carried out as it ripens. If you remove only those fruits that came up in time, then there is an opportunity to give time for the development of weaker root crops.

Video: radishes on the windowsill in winter

Diseases and pests

At home, under constant control, pests practically do not attack radishes, so you should not be afraid for the plant.Another thing is that cruciferous flea beetles or white beetles can settle on a root crop in the open field.

If the parasites in the room do not attack the radish, then this does not apply to diseases. Planting can be struck by black leg, bacteriosis or keela. These diseases are practically incurable, so it is better to prevent them than to regret the unfulfilled measures later. To do this, you should pre-treat the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate and spray the plants with fungicides for diseases.

Terms of germination and harvesting

The first radish seedlings sprout on the windowsill under optimal conditions when all recommendations are followed within 3-5 days. Collecting root crops is performed as soon as it is ready. For some types of plants, this period may come in 16 days, others need to withstand the time for 30-35 days.

The main thing is to remove the ripe crop from the soil in time. If the radish is overexposed, its top shell becomes dense, bitterness builds up, and may also lose its presentation.

Thus, you can easily grow radishes on the windowsill at any time of the year. Before planting, you should carefully choose the optimal location and temperature. As it grows, water and harvest on time.

Video: growing radishes at home

Foreword

Growing radishes on a windowsill in winter means forgetting about vitamin deficiency. For a balanced diet, this vegetable is indispensable, because it contains several types of organic acids, enzymes, vitamin C, B vitamins, sulfur, mineral salts - they are necessary for the immune and digestive system. In addition, it is rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron, as well as aromatic oils that the skin needs.

Varieties for growing radishes on the windowsill

Radish is a cross-pollinated plant that can self-pollinate in isolation. It is this feature that allows you to grow radishes on the windowsill even in winter. There are varieties from which, with proper care, a full-fledged fresh vegetable is obtained in a month or even less.

Growing radishes at home will be successful if you use the right varieties for it. Better than others have proven themselves:

• Carmen;
• White Fang;
• Celeste F1;
• Donar F1.

Preparatory work

Before starting the planting process, you should prepare a container, soil, seeds.

1. Preparation of containers. As a container for planting, you can use an ordinary wooden box, ceramic, plastic or metal dishes. Preferably still a wooden or clay container. If there were other plants in this dish before, it makes sense to rinse it with boiling water and dry it.
2. Priming... For planting radishes, you need a light, loose, well-draining substrate that has a neutral medium with a medium degree of compaction. The substrate is prepared from peat - 80%, perlite or vermiculite - 20% and a specialized mixture for seedlings. Before planting seeds, water the soil with water. Experienced gardeners begin to moisturize 1-2 days before planting radishes on the windowsill - they emerge faster and more amicably.
3. Seeds. Before planting, it is necessary to make sure that the selected seeds are in satisfactory condition, without signs of rotting. Before sowing, for good germination, soak them in warm water (room temperature) for 20 minutes. Too old seeds, it makes sense to pre-moisten them. To do this, wrap them in damp gauze for a day. The swollen seeds are ready for planting.

How to sow radishes on a windowsill

The work will not take long. There are a few simple steps to follow:

1. Sow the prepared seeds in rows with an interval of 10 cm. You do not need to sow them deeply, no more than 1 cm.
2. Carefully water the soil with the landing, if necessary. Pre-moistened soil does not need watering.
3. Cover the disembarkation with foil. This method creates a greenhouse effect and germination is accelerated.

To have a constantly fresh radish on the windowsill, you can sow it every 10 days. Sowing is recommended starting in September.

Radish planting care

Put the dishes with the planted seeds in a bright place on the windows located on the south side. With a lack of light, when the seedlings are in a shady place most of the day, you can illuminate them with fluorescent lamps.

Maintain the soil in a moist state, water abundantly as soon as it begins to dry out.

If you create 18-20 degrees in the room and constantly monitor this temperature, then the radish will germinate quickly and give a good harvest. The dry air generated when the temperature rises causes the radish to lose moisture and the fruit does not develop well. If there are such unfavorable conditions in the room where the radish grows on the windowsill, it makes sense to spray the crops, but carefully so that drops do not fall on the leaves.

Radish on the windowsill - how to get an excellent harvest in a short time?

Fertilization is not at all necessary, especially in cases where there are children in the house and food for them should be as organic as possible. However, if your goal is to grow beautiful, large fruits at an accelerated pace, you can resort to this method of stimulating growth.

For the first time, feeding is carried out a week later, immediately after the sprouts emerge from the ground, with a solution prepared from any mineral fertilizers that you find in the nearest phyto store.

The second feeding of the seedlings is carried out with the beginning of the growth of the root crop. Ready-made fertilizers are used, which should be dissolved, based on the proportion of 1 tbsp. (5-7 grams) per bucket of water. The overgrowth of the tops should not be allowed, because this is a clear sign of poor fetal development.

The radish is harvested selectively, following the formed fruit. If the radish grows too thick, you can thin it out occasionally, then the remaining fruits will be larger. Harvesting the entire radish harvest at the same time is not recommended, use the right amount of root crops, then by the next time you will have a fresh and larger radish.

Radish roots are eaten. They are used both as part of various dishes and as an independent food product. They have an average calorie content, contain a lot of proteins that contribute to the structure of the body's cells. Although radish leaves are sometimes used to make cold soups and salads.

Growing radishes on a windowsill is a fairly simple process, but how much is it useful? Your household will be very grateful for the delicious and healthy dishes that you prepare from this vegetable.

Almost everyone drives out green onions at home, some housewives grow parsley and dill in boxes, but not everyone knows that you can perfectly grow radishes on a windowsill in an apartment. This root vegetable can be purchased in the store in any season, but its taste and price do not always please the buyer. If you arrange a small garden bed in the room, you can always enjoy a salad of juicy red vegetables, the taste and aroma of which will immediately remind you of the summer, summer season.

What do you need to work?

In the garden, you can also plant seeds with poor germination: the area is large, and then you will throw carrot or green seeds into empty spaces. But when growing vegetables in an apartment, every centimeter is important, so you need to plant only reliable grains bought in specialized stores. After tearing open the bag, select seeds of the same size with an intact brown shell. Fill them with water, and when the grains begin to swell, take for planting only those that have drowned.

Not every species is suitable for growing at home. Avoid capricious and exotic varieties right away. Choose early maturing varieties that are not too demanding in care and growing conditions.

Radish of the following varieties can give a good harvest:

• 16 days (earliest);
• Zarya;
• Soundboard;
• Carmen;
• Champion;
• Early red.

In order for the radish to ripen quickly and turn out to be tasty, you need to plant it in suitable soil. The stores have fully prepared soils for any crops, you can use this option. You can also cook the ground yourself, and so that there are no infections or harmful larvae there, you need to steam all the ingredients in the oven. You can mix in equal proportions garden soil with peat or equal amounts of soil, humus and sand. Add complex fertilizer there - and you can start sowing.

You can grow radishes on a windowsill in a wooden and plastic container with a depth of at least 15 cm. You can take large boxes for a whole garden bed, containers or flower pots that can hold several plants, or individual cups for each instance. Remember that window sill space is very limited. If you take a large container, sow it with seeds of the same variety. The crop will ripen at about the same time, and you can use the box for new plantings.

Important!

Whichever container you choose, make sure there are good drainage holes in the bottom.

Sowing seeds

When you checked the quality of the seeds, you threw them in the water and allowed them to swell a little. Now it is necessary for the grains to begin to germinate. Under water without air access, developing embryos can die. As soon as the seed begins to swell, transfer it to a damp cloth and place in a warm place. Make sure that the fabric does not dry out, you can wrap it in plastic wrap. Radishes release roots very quickly - check the condition of the seed several times a day. As soon as you notice growing roots, immediately start sowing.

Fill the containers with soil, do not forget to put coarse sand or pebbles on the bottom for drainage. Make holes or grooves in the ground about 15 mm deep. The distance between the plants should be at least 3 cm. Pour warm water over the soil, spread the grains and sprinkle them with earth. Water the plantings carefully so that the ground is compacted and there are no air voids. Wrap the boxes in plastic and place in a warm place with a temperature of about + 20⁰C. In such conditions, the grains will begin to develop very quickly and will soon sprout.

Don't forget to keep an eye on the crops. After 3 days you will see green sprouts. Open the containers and immediately transfer them to the Spartan tempering conditions. Plants will not tolerate extreme cold, but at + 8⁰C they will survive and get stronger. It is not necessary to torture young shoots for a long time, 4 days will be enough. After that, you can put the boxes back on the warm windowsill.

Root crops will ripen very quickly. In a month and a half, you will eat the entire crop, and the end of winter will still be very far away. To keep fresh vegetables on the table all the time, sow seeds every decade. Do not hope that in winter you can completely forget about summer cottage work. Growing radishes and greens is not too burdensome, and all the work will pay off thanks to gratitude from family members for a delicious dish.

Caring for radishes at home

In summer, gardeners find it difficult to grow succulent root crops due to too long daylight hours, and in winter there may not be enough light for plants. In the conditions of the polar night, the radish will grow, but it will be small, hollow and tasteless. If the dark time of the day lasts more than 14 hours, hang lamps over the plantings and turn them on in the morning and evening. If the room is warm, you can use fluorescent lamps, and on a cold loggia it is better to use incandescent lamps, they will also serve as heaters.

Remember the children's story about tops and roots? It is in your power to enhance the growth of tops or roots. If the room is hot and there is little light, you will end up with incredibly lush leaves that can hardly stick to the thin root. Radishes do not tolerate high temperatures well. Do not place the boxes on the windowsill, under which the battery is located, the plants will be hot.The optimum temperature for the development of root crops does not exceed + 20⁰C, at night it is desirable to be even cooler. If you like to live in a hot room, don't assume that the radishes will like it too. This is a cold-resistant plant, find another well-lit, but cool place for planting.

For root vegetables to grow large and juicy, they need enough moisture. Just do not overdo it, a good harvest will not develop in the swamp either. Water when the topsoil has a dry crust. Be sure to monitor the condition of the drainage holes, there should be no stagnant moisture at the bottom. After moistening, the soil must be slightly loosened.

Radish grows quickly, for development it has enough nutrients that you put in the ground when planting. Any owner wants to grow a record harvest, and with the help of mineral fertilizers, it is possible to achieve that each radish turns out to be the size of a small beet. Decide for yourself whether you want to eat large and dangerous vegetables or normal-sized radishes without chemicals and toxins. If your craving to grow record-worthy vegetables haunts you, at least for the kids, make one box without excess fertilizer.

Advice

At home, the radish pulp quickly coarsens. Do not let the roots overgrow; harvest as soon as they ripen.

Is it difficult to grow radishes in winter?

Some housewives would like to prepare fresh vegetable salad in winter, but they do not know if it is possible to grow good radishes on the windowsill. Busy women cite the fact that they have absolutely no time to care for the plantings. Cast aside doubts, stop making excuses about your busyness or lack of space in the apartment. If desired, you can grow a beautiful crop even in a flower pot.

It doesn't take much time to get to work. The main laboriousness falls on sowing, which must be carried out every 10-15 days. Then you will need a couple of minutes every day to look at the plantings and, if necessary, remove the film from the seedlings. Watering will not take much longer than caring for indoor flowers. You can turn on and off the lamps for the backlight in one second. It takes much more time to talk on the phone or chat on social networks.

In an apartment with small windows and narrow window sills, you can build racks in several tiers. In the southern regions, you can put a heater on a glazed and insulated loggia and grow vegetables there. Consider also the additional benefits of the beds on the windowsill. In apartments of panel and block houses, the air is often too dry, which badly affects the health of the whole family, and boxes with plantings will serve as natural humidifiers, the microclimate in the room will become healthier.

You can take the same soil in which you grew the previous batch, just add nutrients to the soil that the previous radish used.

Do not assume that fresh salads in winter are a delicacy available only to wealthy families. Green onions, herbs and radishes grow beautifully on any windowsill, and in any season you can feast on freshly ripened vegetables at least every day. Arrange vitamin beds on the window, and you will stop looking with hatred at the counters filled with incredibly expensive root crops in winter.