Spring is a very unstable time of the year when you can expect anything - unexpected frosts, warming, rainfall. Therefore, at this time of the year, you should take care of your he alth as best as possible so as not to get into trouble and not catch any virus. To do this, pharmacies sell a whole complex of vitamins. But who wants to run to the store if vitamins can be grown in the garden at your side? Vegetables are an ideal option for maintaining immunity. The difficulty is that most crops ripen in the summer-autumn season. What to do? The juicy radish root will be an excellent table decoration and a protector from various microbes and viruses. You just need to choose the right variety.
Rashes can be grown both outdoors and in a greenhouse. Like all vegetables, varieties of this crop have a division by ripening time:
- Early.
- Mid-ripening.
- Late.
The best early radish varieties
Early radishes ripen no more than a month (20-30 days), so root crops can be harvested in the first months of spring. Consider the best varieties.
Duro
After the first shoots appeared in the garden, the root crop ripens from 25 to 30 days. This variety of radish is notable for its large size. With proper care, its mass can reach up to 40 g. The juicy sweet core does not crack. The culture is suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. You can grow a root crop from April to mid-August. The average yield is 2.8 kg/m2. This variety of radish has the best reviews. The vegetable is tasty, juicy, unpretentious in care, long-term storage.
Heat
Depending on care and climatic conditions, this variety of radish is grown from 20 to 40 days. The mass of the root crop is small - about 15 grams. Despite its name, Heat does not tolerate high temperatures and drought well. It is more suitable for growing in a greenhouse than in open ground. As for taste, bitterness is not felt. According to reviews, this variety of radish is juicy and tasty.
Ilka
The ripening period of the root crop can reach 35 days, but despite this, the variety belongs to the category of early ripening. Pests of culture are not terrible, it is not picky and well resistant. Therefore, most often choose this variety of radish for open ground. The flesh of the root crop is very tender, but there is a spicy point. Radishes are distinguished by their mass - by weight, a ripened root crop can reach 200 grams.
Gardeners noted high palatability, excellent presentation, variety resistance to bolting. Radishes do not rot or crack.
Corundum
Onefrom the best varieties of radish. Ripe root crops can be expected already on the 25th day of cultivation. Ideal as a table decoration, as it has a bright red color and a small weight of up to 25 g. The core of the radish is pleasant to the taste, and after cutting it can retain its properties for a long time. The variety resists pests and diseases well, so it is quite suitable for open ground.
Gardeners noted high yield, excellent taste, resistance to cracking, good transportability, no bitterness.
Okhotsk
Radishes of this variety ripen up to 32 days. It has a bright red color, round root shape and juicy sweet pulp. You can also catch a slight sharpness in the taste. Has good stability. Grown both in open soil and in a greenhouse.
Reviews about the variety are only good. The pulp is tasty, tender, juicy. The yield is good. Marked with resistance to cracking and stalk.
Firstborn
The root crop grows fast enough. After 18 days after sowing, it is already possible to extract mature radishes. The weight is relatively large - about 35 grams. The bright red color will brighten up any salad, and the juicy sweet flesh will add flavor to the dish. From April to August, this variety of radish is quietly grown in open soil.
Greenhouse
Based on the name of the crop, we can conclude that it is best to grow it in a greenhouse. The way it is. The ripening period of this variety of radish for greenhouses ranges from 25 to 30 days. The mass is small - only 6 g. The root crop is notable for its non-standard externalappearance - the tip is painted white. According to reviews, radishes are early ripening, characterized by friendly ripening.
Mid-ripening varieties
Root ripens up to 35 days. The advantages of medium radish varieties (photo attached) over early and late crops are good keeping quality, acceptable ripening time, and decent taste. There are practically no drawbacks, so gardeners in their dachas try to plant these particular plants. Consider the best radish varieties for open ground and greenhouses.
Alba
Radishes ripen approximately 32 days after planting. The color of the root crop is rather unusual - pure white. The shape is like a flattened oval. The pulp is very pleasant, delicate in taste. Summer residents appreciated long-term storage, unpretentiousness in care, sweet, tasty and juicy pulp in this variety.
Faith MS
This variety usually matures in about 35 days. Average weight - a mature root crop can have a weight of up to 30 grams. The color of the skin itself is purple-red, and the flesh inside has a pinkish tinge of streaks. Taste quality is top notch. Radishes are also very productive. Reviews about the variety are only positive.
Würzburg 59
You can eat radishes of this variety after the same 35 days. It doesn’t stand out in mass - no more than 17 grams. The color is crimson, and the surface is very smooth, pleasant to the touch. The pulp is without bitterness, has a sweet aftertaste. The variety has good resistance, so it is more suitable for growing in an open garden.
Helios
The root crop ripens for about a month. The landing period begins in April and ends in August. Ideal for outdoor cultivation. The color of the radish is bright yellow, and the mass can reach 20 grams.
For any gardener, this variety is a real find. After all, not everyone had a chance to try earlier, and even more so to grow yellow radishes on their plot.
Gold
Matures also fast enough for mid-season varieties. It got its name due to its bright yellow color with textured rough skin. The pulp is very juicy and tender. The main advantage of this crop, according to gardeners, is its high resistance to low temperature conditions and not only - it is also not afraid of drought. Because of this, it is excellent for outdoor cultivation. The best time to plant is early spring or late fall.
Quantum
The root crop takes about 32 days to fully mature. It has a purple-red hue, standard for radishes, and delicate white flesh with a slight sharpness in taste. Radish of this variety is well resistant to diseases and pests, so it is quite suitable not only for growing in open soil, but also for a greenhouse. For these qualities, it is popular among summer residents.
Autumn Giant
Despite the fact that the variety is equated to medium ripening roots, it takes only 28 days to grow. Taste level. The name of the radish is very telling - it was nicknamed the "giant" due to its large mass. It is capable of reaching up to 170 grams in weight.
Summer residents noted the good taste and large size of root crops.
Saxa
One of the best varieties of radish. It takes about a month to fully mature. Notable for its sweet spicy taste and very small size - up to 10 grams.
According to reviews, Saksa is unpretentious in care, resistant to drought, tolerates temperature drops well, has a pleasant refined taste.
Slavia
Culture of this variety is grown up to 35 days. Very actively used for sale in markets and shops. Has a cylindrical shape. The skin is red, inside the radish is sweet in taste and slightly spicy. Suitable for any type of cultivation - both for the greenhouse and for open crops. The variety is loved by many gardeners.
Late varieties
Root crops ripen in more than 35 days. Late varieties are distinguished by good resistance to all diseases of radish, many pests. They have been stored in basements for a long time. The yield of late varieties is much higher than that of early and medium vegetables. That is why many summer residents and farmers give preference to them. Consider the most "bright" representatives of late radish varieties, description and reviews.
Dungan
The root crop, depending on the conditions, can ripen for about 55 days. The shape of the radish is rounded, slightly compressed. The flesh tastes sweet but has a restrained pungency.
According to reviews, a very productive and tasty variety.
Ice Icicle
The name of the variety can be attributed to the fact that root crops are highly resistant tolow temperatures and cold climates. They are shaped like a cone. And the white color of the skin makes the radish look like a real icicle. It ripens up to 40 days, and its weight is about 60 grams. Another advantage is that the variety keeps its qualities for a long time and can be stored for a long time. Brings a big harvest, for which it is valued even more. Due to its stability, it is ideal for outdoor cultivation, but also grown in greenhouses.
According to gardeners, this is one of the best late varieties with white, soft and tender flesh. Root crops are large. Radishes are resistant to bloom.
Red Giant
It will take about 50 days to wait for a ripened root crop of this variety. Standard bright pink skin color. The shape is cylindrical, and the weight is about 100 grams, which is quite a lot. The pulp has veins of a pink shade. The red giant is able to withstand drought. You can plant it from April to July.
One of the most popular varieties among summer residents.
Let's look further at how to choose a variety for certain climatic conditions.
Climatic conditions of Siberia
For planting in regions that are close to Siberia in terms of climatic conditions, radish varieties must necessarily have the following qualities:
- High disease resistance.
- Good resistance to various pests.
- Resistant to constant temperature changes.
The best varieties: Siberian I, Rose-red, Ice icicle, Red giant, Zarya,Dungan.
Climatic conditions of the Moscow region
For cultivation in the Moscow region and other similar regions, the variety must be:
- Resistant to pest attacks.
- Resistant to unexpected spring cold snap.
Popular varieties: Mayak, Zhara, Torero F1, Zlata, Red Giant, White Nights, Riesenbutter, French Breakfast, Champion, Würzburger 59. These varieties can easily tolerate spring frosts and have good resistance to pests.
Climatic conditions of the Urals
In the Urals, with the cultivation of vegetable crops, things are much more serious. Here you have to keep an eye on the weather conditions. There is even a short list of recommendations for planting radishes:
- If priority is given to early ripening varieties, then they can only be planted in greenhouses.
- Open ground for cultivation can be used only after temperature drops and night frosts stop. For open cultivation in the Urals, varieties resistant to severe frosts are preferred. The best ones are: Ice Icicle, Greenhouse, Champion, Alba, Red Giant.
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