Growing radishes

Radish refers to early ripening and cold-resistant cultures. Growing radishes can be carried out in open soil or under film.

For radishes use well-drained and fertile soils. It is advisable to choose a landing site sunny and open. They begin to sow radishes in mid-April. The seeds need to be soaked in water for a while. Seeds are sown in rows, the depth should be up to 2 centimeters. The distance between the furrows should be about 10 centimeters. Before planting radishes, it is advisable to pre-water the soil and apply fertilizer in advance. For radishes use humus, peat, mineral fertilizers. Potassium fertilizers and ash are not used to prevent bolting. Early sowings are covered with film to protect from low temperatures.

After the first leaves appear, the seedlings need thin out, remove weak plants, leaving a distance of about 3 centimeters between them. Radishes are very demanding on watering, especially during the formation of the root crop. If there is a lack of moisture, the plant sprouts shoots, and the root crop may not form. Radishes also need periodic loosening and hilling. Feeding the plant organic fertilizers. Radishes ripen in approximately 25 days. Harvesting must be done on time so that the root crops do not become rough and the plant does not sprout.

Growing radishes is not particularly difficult. It is important to avoid crowding of crops and maintain sufficient soil moisture.If you follow and follow these simple recommendations, you can get an excellent radish harvest.