The best varieties of early radish

One of the first vegetables that is planted in the spring in the beds by almost every gardener is radish. Breeders constantly bring out the best varieties of radish with characteristics that attract attention. Early varieties are especially popular. They appear on our table at a time when most of all we want fresh vegetables after the long winter cold.

Radish and its features

This crop is an annual one, it belongs to cabbage. During planting, the radish forms a root crop (a special storage organ) with leaves and a rosette. Basically, radishes have a long growing season, during which a seed, a fruit with a flower will be formed, after which the plant dies off. This vegetable has a taproot that penetrates deep into the ground. The root crop of the plant has a complex structure, which includes a root system, leaves and a rosette. Usually the skin of the radish is red. However, you can find varieties with a different, more exotic color, from pink to lilac to white. The appearance can be different: fusiform, rounded, oblong, etc. Varieties are divided by weight into: small (20 grams), medium (50 grams) and large (up to 200 grams).

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Choosing a variety

Which varieties of radish are better - this question occupies many gardeners. According to the variety, the plant is divided into three groups:

• early (at least 17 to 25 days);
• medium (from 25 to 30 days);
• late (from 25 to 45 days).

The early ones from the middle group are well suited for sowing early in the spring, since they are practically not afraid of frost, and the middle one from the late one - for growing in summer or autumn. They are distinguished by a large yield, do not start arrows longer and are better preserved (from 2 to 4 months).

Recommendations! Experts advise to select varieties from early to late, in which case fresh radishes will be almost constantly on your table.

The root crops themselves have a different look. Some varieties are distinguished by a round root crop, others are slightly flattened, and some are long, like carrots. The fruits of the radish are also distinguished by color. The vast majority have different shades of red.

There is also a difference in taste - some types of radish have a milder taste, others are more spicy, for an amateur.

The best early ripening varieties

Early-maturing radish varieties have advantages over medium-ripeness and late varieties. With their help, quickly, within thirty days after planting, you can harvest. They are resistant to viruses and fungi.

The period from sowing a radish seed to a finished crop is from sixteen to twenty-five days. Thus, the worms that infect the root crop will not have time to spoil it.

• early varieties are characterized by rounded or oblong root crops;
• in diameter, the rounded fruit reaches 2 - 6 centimeters;
• the length is an oblong radish from 4 to 6 centimeters in diameter up to 1.5 centimeters;
• the foliage of the plant is eaten only by such a parasite as cruciferous fleas. They are exterminated with pesticides or folk remedies.

The best varieties of early radish

"Firstborn F1"

Obtained by hybridization, it can yield a harvest on the sixteenth - nineteenth days.He has a low tops, a bright red color of the root crop, a rather large vegetable (30 - 35 grams). One square meter can give up to four kilograms of radish. Differs in sweetish taste of pulp, without strong mustard notes.

This variety grows well in hot summer conditions, it is planted several times. They begin to plant it in April and until the end of summer. Another advantage is that the root crop is resistant to cracking and is practically not subject to shooting.

Sora

Large all-season, widespread, early maturing radish variety of the Dutch producer "Nunhems". Ripening occurs on the twentieth - twenty-fifth day. Its main feature is that there is no shooting in conditions of long daylight hours. That is why Sora is sown in March until September. More than one crop is harvested during the season.

The root vegetable is rounded, dark red in color, it has snow-white juicy pulp of excellent taste. By weight, the fruit is from 30 to 35 grams, up to 4 centimeters in diameter. The plant is characterized by small tops, thanks to which a dense sowing can be done.

Advice! To make the root crop large, you can lengthen the harvesting period of the radish without the risk of cavities. This variety is excellently preserved and transported over long distances. Resistant to disease.

"Heat"

The popularity of the radish belonging to this variety is due to its high yield (you can get about three kilograms per square meter). The fruit mass indicator can be 30 grams. Planting is carried out on April days using a film coating that protects the radish from the last frost. This variety is good for Siberia and for central Russia. In the fruit, you can observe the attractiveness of rounded shapes, which have a bright red tint (possibly with raspberry notes).

Important! Crispy and juicy radishes have an elastic granularity of white pulp, which has a pungent taste that does not cause an unpleasant burning sensation in the mouth.

This type of radish is characterized by a high content of ascorbic acid. Other advantages include ripening amicability. This quality is appreciated by gardeners who grow radishes for sale. The time it takes for this variety to mature is sixteen to twenty-five days.

Planting can be done in open ground, starting from the moment when the snow melts from the garden. Hot summer conditions are difficult for this variety. This applies to the August heat and scorching sun rays.

"Rondar F1"

This variety provides a harvest in the third week after planting the seeds. From an area of ​​one square meter, you can collect about three and a half kilograms of radish, which can be considered a high yield indicator! Root crops belonging to this variety have aromatic white pulp, covered with a bright crimson skin. Radish "Rondar" likes a little shade of the area on which it grows. This applies to morning hours or afternoon hours.

Watch the video! Favorite radish varieties in reality

It's important to know! Root vegetables keep remarkably well in refrigerator conditions. They do not fade for more than ten days.

The plant is characterized by short leaves, so the distance between seeds during sowing can be small (5-7 cm). The mass of the root crop does not exceed 15 grams. A characteristic feature of this type of radish is the fact that, even with rather large sizes, root crops are not susceptible to cracking.

"French breakfast"

This is the best variety for the Moscow region and for central Russia. Root crops have an elongated shape, called "cylindrical". The skin color of the upper parts of the fruit is dark pink with a smooth transition to white, inherent in the lower part with the root.

Fruit weight can reach 45 grams. The fruit ripening period is twenty five to twenty seven days from the moment of planting the seed in the soil.The pulp is characterized by pleasant taste, devoid of bitter notes and excessive pungency.

The best mid-season varieties

They are distinguished by a slower growth rate. Planting seeds in open ground conditions is carried out three times throughout the season. April crops need to be covered with plastic wrap before nightfall. Ripe radishes are harvested on the thirtieth day after planting.

Mid-season radishes have the following characteristics:

• The presence of bitterness and sweetness in the aftertaste of the pulp;
• Sprouting friendliness, resistance at subzero temperatures and sultry summer, excellent productivity;
• Roundness or elongation of shapes. For rounded fruits, the average diameter ranges from 2 to 7 cm.The length indicator for cylindrical fruits can reach 15 cm;
• In terms of size, mid-season roots are ahead of early radishes;
• Young tops are prone to being eaten by cruciferous fleas, and overripe fruits by small worms.

The best varieties of radish with excellent taste, mustard tartness and a pleasant aroma are as follows.

"Alba"

This is one of the best outdoor radishes! Radishes are characterized by a white skin color, juicy pulp and an oval shape. The indicator of the mass of the fetus ranges from 22 to 35 grams. Ripe radishes are harvested on the thirty-sixth day. It is one of the best varieties because it has a long shelf life and a firm flesh. The taste of the variety is very good, the pulp is not characterized by strong bitterness. From a square meter of a garden plot, you can collect from two to three and a half kilograms of radishes. It does not show arrows and is excellently adapted to mid-latitude conditions.

"Autumn giant"

The radishes belonging to this variety can be harvested within a month. Fruits can reach a weight of 140-170 grams. The skin and pulp have a snow-white hue. The variety has good taste. Due to the thick skin, storage periods in a cellar can reach several months. Radishes of this variety are characterized by an elongation of the shape, similar to a cone due to the narrowing of the root crop to the tip. In length, the fruits can reach 8-9 centimeters, with a diameter of 5-6 centimeters. The pulp has tart notes with a slight pungency. This radish tastes like a radish. The variety thrives on middle and southern latitudes.

"Würzburg 59"

The radish belonging to this variety can be harvested as early as the twenty-fifth day from the day it was sown. Its roots are distinguished by their roundness, reaching 4.2 centimeters in terms of diameter. The skin is red in color. The pulp, which has a white or pale pinkish color, has practically no bitterness. The varietal distinctive feature is the absence of cracking even in overripe fruits. The mass of root crops is small, its indicator ranges from 14 to 18 grams. The variety is characterized by good yield indicators. Among its advantages are long shelf life and attractive appearance.

The best late varieties

Seeds of late varieties should be planted only once during the season. Root crops of late radish are large and thick-skinned. They are both spicy, like a radish, and delicate in taste. They are distinguished by their ability to preserve their qualities well over a long period of storage. General characteristics:

• Radish ripens until the first days of August. In areas located north of Moscow - by the end of summer;
• The ripening period is from forty two to fifty six days.

Among the best varieties are the following.

"Ice icicle"

This radish has an unusual look. The fruit has some similarities in shape with pointed icicles, reaching a length of 18 centimeters. The radish has a crispy and juicy aromatic pulp with a pleasant sharp taste, practically devoid of bitterness.Ready fruits are harvested twenty-five days after planting. The variety is good for wintering in a cellar. Radish is almost not susceptible to the harmful effects of temperature extremes and frost.

It's important to know! The variety is not high-yielding. A little more than two kilograms of radishes are removed from a meter of a square garden.

"Red Giant"

According to numerous reviews of gardeners, it is the most suitable for areas with cold and short summers, in particular for the Urals. This vegetable belongs to the late ripening. It keeps well in a cold room for two to three months. During storage of the fruit, flabbiness and hollowness do not appear. Harvesting ripe fruits can be carried out on the thirty-fifth day from the day the seed is planted in the ground, in the worst case - on the fifties. One square meter of a garden plot gives about four kilograms of radish. Distinctive features of the variety - cylindrical shape of the fruit, covered with red skin. Some bitterness is present. The taste data is highly rated. The variety contains a large amount of ascorbic acid. Fruit weight ranges from 80 to 300 grams.

"Dungansky 12/8"

It is known for its good yields. One square meter of land gives about three and a half kilograms of radishes. The fruits have a rounded shape, reaching a diameter of 7 centimeters. Fruit weight ranges from 40 to 75 grams. The dark red skin covers the white pulp, which is juicy and firm. Taste properties are very pleasant, have a moderate pungency. Radish ripens in forty-eight days, in the worst case, in fifty-five. The crop is harvested in early autumn. In a refrigerator or cellar, fruits can be stored until spring.

What varieties to plant in the greenhouse?

When growing this vegetable crop in greenhouse conditions, it is possible to obtain ripe radish fruits already at the beginning of April. In the autumn, you should prepare the soil and greenhouse in advance. It is necessary to loosen the soil and apply fertilizers. In addition, it is imperative to select the seed. The seed size should not be less than 2 millimeters in diameter. The seeds must be sieved. Greenhouse radishes often have the problem of shooting arrows. To prevent its appearance, you should observe the temperature regime in the greenhouse. It should be at a level not exceeding 20 degrees above zero Celsius.

For greenhouses, the most suitable varieties are: "Premier", "Rubin", "18 days", "Rhodes", "Cayman", "Lyubava", "Children's F1", "Early crunch", etc.

Conclusion

When choosing a variety, one should take into account the climatic features of the area in which this crop is grown. Currently, the variety of varieties is so great that you can easily choose the most suitable option!

Watch the video! Radish - choose varieties

Radish is the first spring vegetable. Throughout April - May, you can sow radish seeds, getting a healthy and tasty early vegetable to the table. Early varieties of radish grow in 25-30 days. And, for example, the "Heat" variety is ready for use on the 18th day. I grow a few more early maturing radish varieties, but my favorite is the French breakfast variety.

Early radish varieties: photos, descriptions, reviews

After reading many gardeners' reviews on the forum, I will describe the most popular varieties of early and ultra early radishes.

Radish 16 days

The earliest early maturing radish variety for early distillation in open ground and in film shelters. The ripening period of round, even, bright red root crops is 16 days. The radish pulp is white, tender and very juicy. The taste is delicious, slightly spicy.

High-yielding variety, resistant to root cracking and shooting.

Radish seeds are sown in open ground at the earliest possible date, in late April - early May, to a depth of 2 cm, in lines every 7 cm, the distance between plants is 3-4 cm. Harvesting is carried out selectively, within a week.

Radish Heat

An early ripe fruitful variety, ripening on the 18-20th day. Radish root crop is smooth, rounded, red-raspberry color, with delicate pulp. The pulp is white or white-pink, dense, juicy, of mild taste.

Used for early forcing in open and protected ground. The Zhara variety is also suitable for winter sowing, while the seeds are planted deeper, approximately to a depth of 2-3 cm.

Radish Presto

An ultra-early ripening radish variety, ready to harvest on the 16th day. Root crops are bright red, rounded, very juicy. They have an excellent presentation.

Used for early forcing in open and closed ground. The variety is resistant to cracking and shooting.

Presto radish yield: up to 1.7 kg / sq.m.

Radish French Breakfast

A very popular early maturing radish variety that ripens in 21-23 days. Root crops are smooth, red-raspberry with a white tip, cylindrical, 6-8 cm long. The flesh is white, juicy, tender, with excellent taste.

The main advantage of this variety is its stable yield. This radish is disease-resistant and has excellent indicators of the quality of root crops.

Radish yield French breakfast: up to 2.5 kg / sq.m.

Sachs radish

An early variety, ready for use 20-23 days after germination. Included in the State Register of Varieties in 2007. Sachs is one of the most common early greenhouse radish varieties. Distributed in many regions of Russia.

Sachs radish has a rounded red root with a flat head, weighing an average of 11 grams. The flesh of this radish is white, tender and juicy, of excellent taste, slightly spicy.

Sachs radish yield: up to 1 kg / sq.m. Resistant to flowers.

Radish Carmen, description, photo

An early ripening variety that ripens in 20-22 days. Root crops are rounded-oval, red, with white juicy pulp and a slightly pungent taste. Carmen radish yield: up to 1.9 kg / m².

Variety value consists in resistance to stalking and flowering, in suitability for long-term collection, high taste and good transportability. Recommended for fresh consumption.

Radish Rubin, characteristic

An early maturing variety for growing in open and protected ground, ripening in 25-30 days. Radish root crops are round, red, with white or white-pink juicy pulp and a slightly pungent taste.

Variety value in the amicable formation of the crop, as well as the uniformity of root crops. Ruby radish is recommended for fresh consumption and use in various salads.

Radish Champion

Early (ripening period 18-27 days from germination), high-yielding radish variety for open ground, film shelters, greenhouses.

The shape of the root crop is round (closer to oval), red-crimson, 3-3.5 cm in diameter, weighing 18-20 g, the flesh is white, dense, slightly sharp.

Radish yield Champion - up to 2 kg / sq.m. The variety is resistant to flowers and major diseases.

Sowing pattern: 7 x 7 cm.

Radish Celeste, characteristic

An early ripe, high-yielding radish hybrid. The period from germination to technical ripeness is 23-25 ​​days.

The root crop is round, smooth, bright red, weighing up to 30 g, with high uniformity in shape. The pulp is white, juicy, homogeneous, does not coarse and does not form voids. The taste of this radish is excellent. Retains color and shine for a long time after washing and long-term transportation. Suitable for implementation both in bundles and by weight. Celeste F1 radish can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses in winter.

Hybrid advantages: high stress resistance, resistance to shooting and cracking.

Sowing pattern: 7 x 7 cm.

Celeste radish yield: 1.5 - 1.7 kg / sq.m.

Radish seeds for greenhouses, video

Planting radishes

Radishes are grown all summer and even in autumn, but the most fruitful time is still the beginning of summer, before the heat.

Before planting, it is necessary to sort the seeds, select the freshest and largest.They are sorted in a 4-5% solution of sodium chloride, the floating seeds are removed, and the seeds that have settled to the bottom are washed. It is these seeds that will give good shoots. Then it is advisable to soak them in a solution of trace elements, which will accelerate the emergence of seedlings.

The radish bed is best done on light, fertile soil, well lit by the sun. If the land is not very rich, you can feed it with mullein solution, potassium chloride or ammonium nitrate.

Sowing is recommended at several times, starting from the end of April. Seeds are sown in grooves 1.5 cm deep, with row spacing of 10-12 cm and a distance between seeds of about 2-3 cm. To obtain larger root crops, thinning is carried out.

Pest control of radish

After the first shoots have appeared, it is necessary to immediately take measures against cabbage fleas and flies, which can destroy the first shoots. The agent "Aktofit" helps in this fight, it is effective against pests of radish. But this drug is easily washed off by watering or rain, so the treatment will have to be repeated. From home remedies, fleas are afraid of tobacco dust and ash.

If you sowed radishes in early spring, then, of course, you need to cover the crops with foil. Lift the foil occasionally to ventilate the seedlings.

To make the radish juicy it is necessary to water crops in the initial period at least 3 times a day.

Radish care includes weeding, loosening and thinning.

How to plant radishes, video. Convenient landing method

Reviews of radish varieties

What varieties of radish have you grown? Which ones did you like the most? What was the yield from 1 sq. m of area? Which varieties of radish are less susceptible to disease? Which radish has the least pests?

Your feedback and additions will help many gardeners choose the best varieties of radish for planting. The sweetest, tastiest, without bitterness, crunchy and dense, not loose, without voids inside.

If possible, attach a photo of the radish you have grown. Be sure to indicate the region of cultivation. Then readers will be able to pick up varieties for the Moscow region, for Siberia and the Urals, for the entire middle zone. After all, not every radish that bears excellent fruit in the south is suitable for growing in the northern regions or, for example, for the northwest.

Today, it may even seem strange that radishes were previously considered an unusual and overseas vegetable. Some attributed to him mystical properties, either elevating his capabilities, then presenting him as something frightening and strange.

But in any case, it is worth noting that this vegetable helps to improve memory and increase immunity, having in its composition a huge amount of useful vitamins and minerals.

So that your harvest is worthy, and your efforts are not in vain, it is important to choose a variety that will taste good, give birth well and be able to attract attention with its appearance. After all, it is this product that needs to be served in the future.

Popular varieties

The most popular among all varieties are:

• Heat;
• French breakfast;
• The Red Giant is a late vegetable. It is special in that its roots can be stored in a cool place for several months... Such a crop ripens in 30-50 days. The variety got its name due to the size of the radish. The mass of such a vegetable can reach 0.3 kg;
• Zlata has bright golden color of the fruit with a slightly rough surface. The ripening period is 22-28 days. The weight of a medium-sized radish is 21 grams;
• Cherry Bella is a wonderful root vegetable that is distinguished by mild taste... It can be planted from April and the whole summer until September. In this case, the length of the day is completely unimportant for cultivation. It has a light taste with a slight spice.

Radish Zlata

Shooting resistant

• Duro;
• Early red;
• Rondar F1;
• Lightning F1;
• Child F1.

For planting in open ground

• Ramtosh differs in that it is not at all capable of throwing out flowering. The root crop is white and fusiform in color.The pulp is white and tender with a medium-sharp taste. The variety is suitable exclusively for planting in open ground;
• Würzburg the variety can be harvested after 30-40 days after planting the seeds. The shape of its root crop is round according to the description. Its color is red with a slightly raspberry tinge. The pulp of the fruit retains its taste for a long time and does not deteriorate. That is why it is recommended to plant it not only in greenhouses, but also on open ground;
• Chupa Chups - a variety that in appearance is somewhat reminiscent of lollipops. Its roots are just as shiny and vibrant. The vegetable is very much to the taste of the kids. Since it is not spicy, but even a little sweetish. It is recommended to plant seeds in April and May at intervals of ten days if there are problems with seedlings. Up to 3 kg can be collected from one square meter of the site;
• Camelot can be planted both outdoors and in a greenhouse. The growing season is on average about 23 days. The pulp is firm and oily. It has a snow-white color. If you store the radish correctly, it will retain its taste for a long time;
• Cherry Bella.

Late ripening

• Red giant;
• Ice icicle stands out from other varieties in appearance... White root vegetable, slightly pointed towards the bottom in the shape of a cone. It reaches almost 20 cm in length. It tastes good, crispy and juicy, has a slight sharpness and a slight bitterness. The crop of this variety can be harvested after 25 days, while the vegetable will reach its marketable appearance after 40 days;
• Dungan 12/8 stands out from all other varieties for its yield... From one square meter of land, you can get a practical 4 kg of the crop. The ripening period of the vegetable is 40-55 days;
• Würzburg radish;
• The autumn giant is white, oblong and has a pleasant taste. The average weight of one fruit is 80-150 grams. Practice shows that this vegetable is stored and does not grow old for about six months... Its ripening period is 25-30 days.

Early ripening

French breakfast

This is an early ripening vegetable, which you can harvest literally in 22-23 days.

Early maturity is possible subject to suitable weather. This root vegetable is crimson on the outside and white on the inside.

To taste, the French breakfast has light note of pungency and bitterness... Many people say that this is a very juicy radish. The weight of a standard medium-sized root crop ranges from 15-20 grams.

French breakfast

18 days

A variety of 18 days, which becomes clear from the name, is considered the earliest root vegetable, which is distinguished by its elongation and cylindrical shape. The average weight of the root crop is about 18 grams.

The outside color of the vegetable is pink with a white tail. Whereas the pulp is snow-white and dense. By its taste, radish is distinguished by a weakness of spice notes.

18 days

Firstborn F1

It is a hybrid variety that can be harvested within 18-19 days after planting the seeds. The root crop has a bright red or even crimson color. The average weight of a radish is 30-35 grams.

Do not forget also about high yield varieties. About 4 kg of radish can be harvested from one square meter. The plant tolerates heat well and is resistant to flowering.

This variety is recommended to be planted not only in the greenhouse, but also in the open field.

It showed good resistance to shooting. The root vegetable is pink in color and has a whitish tip. The vegetable is round and beautiful in shape. It also shows excellent qualities in taste.

Features of Radish Heat

Radish Heat belongs to the early maturing variety. Fruits ripen about twenty days after the emergence of the plant.

The radish root crop is distinguished by its roundness and smoothness of its outer side. In terms of color, it is a red vegetable with a slight raspberry tint. The mass of a medium-sized radish is about 30 grams. Its flesh is white.

Heat

The pulp of the root vegetable is dense and juicy.Practical bitterness is not felt, although a hint of pungency is still present. The taste of the Zhara radish is quite high.

You can grow radishes by planting seeds in open soil or under a film covering.

It is customary to use radishes fresh or to add to salads.

Disease resistance

Initially, this vegetable variety was bred for hot countries. That is why root crops better tolerate high temperature readings than low ones.

Especially a vegetable afraid of freezing... This type of radish is distinguished by good protection against various kinds of diseases and flowers.

Care

• to get a decent harvest, you need to choose the right site for planting. In our case, this is the place where the snow is likely to melt. Thanks to this, you can get a fresh harvest as quickly as possible. The best option would be a soil that is different lightness and high fertility;
• the previous plants that were previously planted on the site can be all vegetables and berries, with the exception of the cruciferous family;
• before planting, the soil must be fertilized;
• most experts advise planting a crop in the last decade of April... If something went wrong, then you can re-land. But this is already in a couple of weeks;
• as soon as the first shoots appear, it is worth regularly loosen the ground;
• radish loves soil with high humidity, so do not allow the soil to dry out;
• if the crop has risen extremely thickly, you need to thin it out. The distance between individual roots must be at least 50 mm;
• if it is planned to plant plants in summer, it is recommended to shade the area. This is the only way to preserve the taste of the vegetable;
• to grow radishes in early spring or late autumn, it is worth additionally using film coatings.

A good harvest is always a lot of effort and labor of the gardener. And planting radish in this case is no exception. It is important to adhere to all the rules and recommendations that we considered in the article, and then beautiful and tasty root vegetables will decorate your table.

Radish varieties

Radish varieties great amount. In order to choose suitable varieties, you need to read with them description, pick up radishes by ripening terms and, of course, find out reviews about certain varieties.

If you have not decided yet, then I suggest overview some proven varieties of radish, which have been tested in practice and have proven themselves from the best side.

Ultra early radish varieties

Radish "Child F1"

Radish "Children's F1 " - ultra-early ripening hybrid, ripening on the 16th day after germination. High-yielding variety, resistant to shooting. The root crop is dark red, very large, round or round-flat in shape. The pulp of excellent taste is white, sweet, slightly spicy, juicy. The variety is mainly suitable for outdoor cultivation, with multiple planting bears fruit from April to August. The variety is also suitable for indoor cultivation.

Radish "Alyoshka F1"

Radish "Alyoshka F1 " - ultra-early ripening hybrid, ripening period 16 days. High-yielding radish variety. Shooting resistance is very high. Root crops are dark red, very large, dense, round or flat-round in shape. The taste is excellent, the pulp is white, juicy, sweet. The variety is mainly suitable for outdoor cultivation.

Radish "Snegirёk"

Radish "Snegirёk" - ultra-early ripening variety, ripening period 18-20 days. The shape of the root crops is round, leveled. Root crops are large, weighing 20-25 g. Taste qualities are excellent - the pulp is dense, tender, juicy, crunchy. A high-yielding variety, distinguished by friendly germination and yield, even with very early sowing.

Radish variety "Radish 18 days"

Radish variety "Radish 18 days" - a popular, high-yielding, early ripening variety, ripening period 18-20 days.Root crops are oval-cylindrical, 1.5-2 cm in diameter, red, with a white tip, weighing 25-35 g. White flesh, very juicy, dense, medium-spicy taste, with good taste. An unpretentious variety, resistant to flowering, diseases, low temperatures and drought. Suitable for growing outdoors and greenhouses.

greenhouse radish

For an extra early harvest indoors, try planting greenhouse radish - This is an early ripening variety for growing in greenhouses and film shelters. Root crops are rounded, pink, with a white tip. Fruit weight up to 30 g. Good taste. The harvest is stable. Resistant to flowers.

Radish "Greenhouse Gribovsky"

Radish "Greenhouse Gribovsky" - high-yielding, early, greenhouse variety, ripening period 18-20 days. Root crops are rounded, dark red. The pulp is white, firm. Root weight 25 g. The variety is resistant to shooting. Suitable for growing in the open field.

Early maturing radish varieties

Saksa radish

Saksa radish - early ripening variety, ripening period 25-30 days. One of the best varieties for greenhouses. Root crops are round, bright red, small, weighing 10-12 g. Taste is good. A productive variety, with amicable ripening of root crops.

Radish "Heat"

Radish "Heat" - very popular, early ripening (ripening period 20 days), productive variety. Root crops are smooth, rounded, red-raspberry, 3-3.5 cm in diameter, weighing up to 30 g. The pulp is white or pale pink, juicy, tender, tasty. A cold-resistant variety, withstands light frosts, but does not tolerate extreme heat well. Can be grown outdoors and indoors.

Radish "Chupachups"

Radish "Chupachups" - a very beautiful, high-yielding radish variety. Root crops are bright, shiny, round, similar to candy, with a diameter of 2.5-3.5 cm. The main difference of the variety is the softness of the taste. The pulp is very juicy, tender, dense, of mild taste. Root crops, due to their particularly delicate taste, are excellent for baby food. The variety is unpretentious, grows in any not too heavy soil. The variety is relatively new, but has already managed to gain a lot of positive feedback from gardeners.

Polinka radish

Polinka radish - new, cold-resistant, early ripening variety, ripening period 20-22 days. Root crops are elongated-cylindrical, smooth, weighing 15-30 g. Taste qualities of root crops are excellent. The pulp is white, tender, dense, crunchy. Distinctive qualities of the variety are: harmonious yield of the harvest at the earliest spring crops, root crops retain their marketable qualities for a long time, do not flab for a long time.

Radish "Cherriet F1"

Radish "Cherriet F1" - an early hybrid variety for cultivation in the open field, ripening period 18-20 days. The color of the root crops is red, the shape is round, the surface is smooth, even. The tops are compact, short and strong. The pulp is juicy, crispy, traditional taste, without much bitterness and without voids. Root crops are large enough, weighing 25-30 g. Resistance to blooming and cracking.

Radish "French breakfast"

Radish "French breakfast" - excellent, very popular, early ripening variety, ripening period 21-23 days. Root crops are cylindrical, smooth, red-raspberry with a white tip, large, weighing 15-20 g. The pulp is white, juicy, tender, not spicy, with a piquant taste. The variety is distinguished by good germination both in open and closed ground. Root crops are completely submerged in the soil. Shooting, cracking and drought resistance is high. The variety is unpretentious, resistant to light frosts and diseases.

Medium early varieties of radish

Radish "Zlata"

Radish "Zlata" - mid-early, high-yielding variety, ripening period from 20 days. It differs from other varieties in the yellow color of the roots, which looks very unusual and beautiful in salads. Root crops are leveled, weighing 22-24 g, protrude a quarter above the soil surface. The taste is excellent. The pulp is white, juicy, tender, crunchy, sweetish in taste, without bitterness.The skin of the root crop is thin. The variety is resistant to blooming, drought, cracking.

Radish "Cranberry in sugar"

Radish "Cranberry in sugar" - mid-early fruitful variety, ripening period 20-25 days. Root crops are leveled, large, up to 4-5 cm in diameter, weighing 30-40 g, rounded with a thin skin. The color of the roots is red. Aromatic roots, excellent taste. The pulp is white, tender, juicy, of mild taste. Small rosette of leaves. The variety is distinguished by its fast filling of large root crops.

Radish "Rose red with white tip"

Radish "Rose red with white tip" - the most popular mid-early variety, ripening 23-30 days. Root crops are elliptical, pink-red with a white tip, weighing 20-25 g. The flesh is from white to white-pink, juicy, of mild taste. It should be noted that it is necessary to harvest the roots at the time of ripening, otherwise the tops will go to the arrow, and the fruits become flabby.

Radish "Duro"

Radish "Duro" - a high-yielding variety with a ripening period of 20-25 days. Root crops are round, smooth, leveled, large, with good care they reach up to 10 cm in diameter, weighing 30-40 g. The flesh is white, dense, crispy, juicy, slightly sharp. Resistant to flowering and emptiness of fruits.

Mid-late and late-ripening radish varieties

Radish "Octava"

Radish "Octava" - medium late variety, ripening period 30-35 days. Root vegetables are white, round, smooth, of excellent taste. Medium-sized roots, 3-4.5 cm in diameter, weighing 25 g. The pulp is white, dense, delicate in taste, medium-spicy. It retains its taste well, reacts poorly to the length of the day. Resistant to shooting (color). Recommended for outdoor cultivation. Root crops reach their maximum size during the autumn harvest.

Features of growing "Octava" radish:

• Prefers sunny areas; loose, neutral soils; requires regular watering (otherwise the roots will coarsen and become bitter).
• Does not tolerate heavy soils (arrows); on acidic soils prone to keel disease; abundant watering after a drought will lead to cracking of the root crops.

Radish "Russian size"

Radish "Russian size" - late-ripening variety, ripening period 30-45 days with sowing at a temperature (+ 5 ° С). To accelerate the ripening time, it is better to sow seeds at a temperature (+ 15-23 ° C), then germination will be reduced to 4-7 days. Therefore, the variety is recommended for summer sowing. Root crops are very large, round or oval in shape, 10 cm in diameter, fruit weight up to 400 g. Taste qualities are excellent - the flesh is white, tender, juicy, slightly sharp. The variety is resistant to flowering.

Radish "Red giant"

Radish "Red giant" - a highly productive late-ripening variety for summer sowing (you can sow at the end of August), ripens in 35-50 days. Cold-resistant variety, withstands light frosts. The variety is suitable for long-term storage (3-4 months). During storage, the appearance and taste are well preserved - the radish does not become flabby and does not deteriorate. Root crops are elongated-cylindrical, red, very large. The mass reaches up to 100 g, the length is up to 20 cm. The pulp is white, juicy, with a mild taste.

Radish "White Fang"

Radish "White Fang" - late ripening variety, ripening time 30-40 days. Root crops are conical, white, smooth, 7-12 cm long, 2.5-3.5 cm in diameter, weighing about 50 g. Fruit pulp is white, very juicy, of mild taste. The variety is resistant to a number of diseases. Root crops are suitable for long-term storage. The cultivation features are the same as for "Red Giant".

If you plant radishes in an area with different ripening times, you can get a consistently stable crop without additional replanting.

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