Radish is the first vegetable that pleases a person with its freshness and mass of nutrients after the winter cold. The vegetable has many varieties and hybrids, one of which is Cherriet F1. Read about growing it in the article.
Description
Hybrid F1 radish is intended for cultivation on beds in the open air and in greenhouses. Differs in early ripening. Grayish-green leaves form a semi-erect outlet. Root crops of red color have a rounded shape and a strong short tops. The surface of the fruit is leveled, the white flesh is juicy, crisp, it lacks voids and bitterness. The average severity of taste remains even in an overripe vegetable.
The mass of the root crop is 25-30 g. The hybrid does not shoot, due to which the radish Cherriet F1 is a year-round culture. Productivity is high, from 1 sq. M harvest 3-3.5 kg of radish. The vegetable is resistant to powdery mildew and cruciferous fleas.
The benefits of radish
This vegetable is valued for its high content of immuno-strengthening vitamin - silicon, which is needed in the human body to maintain muscle tone. Radish Cherriet F1, reviews of which in most cases are positive, is rich in anthocyanin, that is, plant pigment, which is indicated for heart diseases. It is this substance that gives the vegetable a pink color. Anthocyanin in the composition of radishes has anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effects, increases the elasticity of blood vessels, and prevents cancers in the colon.
The miracle vegetable radish Cherriet F1 helps to lose those extra pounds. Reviews chubby people about him are only positive, because in 100 gr. radish only 14 kcal! Radish should be consumed to improve metabolism, the breakdown of fats. Fiber is found in large quantities, which helps to eliminate toxins and cholesterol from the body. Fiber in radish is the same as in garlic, tomato, beet.
Radish normalizes blood sugar, therefore showing diabetes. The vegetable is rich in healthy protein. But you should be careful to use radishes for people suffering from a stomach ulcer, since the essential oils contained in it irritate the mucous membrane.
Grade Classification
A wide variety of this vegetable needed to be systematized. All varieties of radish were classified according to the following characteristics:
- By maturity, radishes are early, medium, late.
- By the color of root crops - red, pink, yellow, purple and white.
- The shape is oval, round, elongated.
Variety radish Cherriet F1 can show the best properties, growing in the climatic zone for which it was bred. When choosing a variety of root crops, regional indicators such as soil, temperature, humidity should be taken into account. In order for the radish to grow on the beds all summer, it is recommended to sow simultaneously different varieties, the ripening dates of which differ.
So, early radish has a low yield, but it quickly ripens. Varieties of late ripening are characterized by generous yields, disease resistance and long-term storage (until spring).
Development conditions
Radish is a cold-resistant plant. To get an early harvest, you must observe some conditions:
- Soil fertility.
- Illumination taking into account daylight hours.
- Temperature mode.
- Features of watering plants and loosening the soil.
Compliance with all the rules of cultivation and care allows you to get high yields of healthy root crops all year round.
Why is Radish Cherriet F1 popular?
Among the many varieties of gardeners often choose radish Cherriet F1. Reviews of unpretentiousness in the cultivation and care, high yield and early ripening, allow us to conclude that this is a special, unique vegetable.
This variety is good for quick return on harvest, which frees up a lot of space in the beds where other vegetables can be planted. Popularity is made up of many factors. To the already listed, you can add the cold resistance of the vegetable. Enough 16-20 degrees of heat in the daytime for the normal growth of radish Cherriet F1.
Planting an early vegetable is carried out after the snow melts, but not immediately. You need to wait a bit until the soil dries. It is recommended to dig beds in the fall - this will facilitate spring work. It remains to sow the seeds in the ground and take care of them: water several times a day, if necessary, thin out.
Breeding
Sowing seeds in the ground is carried out in April, at the end of the month or with the onset of the first days of May. Seeds should first be soaked in water with added salt. Unsuitable for sowing empty specimens will emerge - they need to be thrown away. Seeds are buried in the soil by 1 cm and sprinkled with soil. The distance between them should be at least 7 cm, and between the rows - 15 cm.
The approximate sowing dates are: April 20, May 10, June 1 and 20, July 10, August 20. For the germination of seeds of an early variety, 4-5 degrees of heat is enough. Although they are not afraid of minus temperatures (about 5 degrees). However, it is better to sow at a higher temperature (approximately 20 degrees Celsius) - so the seeds will germinate and grow faster.
Healthy seedlings are the key to a good harvest. When the seedlings come together, they must be thinned out, if necessary. After sowing requires intensive irrigation hybrid radish Cherriet. Features of the variety are that a high yield can be obtained subject to all the rules of cultivation, one of which is watering.
Seedlings need it, they should be watered twice a day: early in the morning and late in the evening. Beds with radishes should never dry out. When watering, the soil is washed away and exposes the roots. They must immediately be sprinkled with earth, otherwise growth and formation may slow down. Harvested after 20-30 days from the moment of sowing seeds.
Varieties of vegetables with a round root shape, which include Cririet, transfer to another place of growth calmly. This is due to the fact that the root crop is formed with the participation of the root, which can be damaged when transplanting a long form of vegetable.
Soil preparation
Yield, taste and appearance of root crops depend on the quality of the soil. Soil preparation should be done in advance - 6 months before sowing seeds. To do this, they dig it up, add fertilizers (40 grams of phosphates and 15 potassium).
It is necessary to determine the acidity of the soil using a litmus test. If the soil is acidic, add compost at the rate of 1 bucket per 1 sq.m. the area of the garden. The soil must be loose and moist.
Outdoor cultivation
Subject to certain conditions, Cherryt F1 radish grows. Cultivation in fertile soil is one of them. Sandy or loamy soil is suitable for this vegetable. It can grow on peat cultivated. Agricultural practices recommend alternating crops.
Soils are better suited for radish, on which other garden plants grew before it : potatoes, cucumbers, cabbage. Before sowing seeds, organic fertilizers are introduced into the soil: humus, compost. One bucket per square meter is enough. The best top dressing of inorganic origin is the "garden mixture". The beds should be low, ten to twelve centimeters.
Greenhouse cultivation
This method is more complicated than growing on beds in the open. Radish Cherriet, the description of which is read above, in closed conditions does not grow well. Its development is characterized by the rapid release of arrows, which is why root crops become stiff. Sometimes they do not grow at all.
For a bed with radishes, you need to choose a place in the greenhouse, where there is always a lot of light, since this vegetable prefers the sun. If this is not possible, you will have to use sources of additional lighting - they can be fluorescent lamps.
Cold-resistant crops include the Cherryt F1 radish. Reviews about the quality of vegetables are of great importance for gardeners. That is why it should not be hot in the greenhouse, you need to constantly monitor the temperature. If it exceeds 25 degrees Celsius, the fruits will grow sluggish and with voids inside. The optimal temperature for greenhouse radishes is considered to be 18-20 degrees. To maintain it, the room should be regularly ventilated.
To get a good crop, you need to sow seeds in soil with a high content of potassium and nitrogen. If acidic soil is used for this, the radish will be susceptible to a disease such as keel. It is recommended to plant several varieties of radishes to determine which is best suited for growing in your greenhouse. Care for greenhouse vegetables, the same as for those that grow on the garden beds.
Prevention
When the first shoots appear, you should hurry up with preventive measures against flies and fleas. These small pests destroy weak sprouts. To do this, seedlings need to be sprinkled with tobacco dust or wood ash. Radishes planted in early spring may suffer from seasonal frosts. To prevent this from happening, the beds with plantings should be covered with a transparent film of polyethylene, which should be opened briefly during the day for ventilation.
The fungal disease most often affects the greenhouse radish Cherriet F1. Feedback about this disease is extremely negative - the neck of the root darkens, becomes thinner, plants rot. If this happens, it is best to completely replace the soil or improve it with a solution of copper sulfate (2 tablespoons per bucket of hot water). But first of all, the affected plants should be removed. If the radish grows in a greenhouse, the room should be regularly ventilated. The infected soil is treated with a potassium permanganate solution, and then mulched with sand.
Preventive measures against the defeat of plants by diseases and pests are the cleaning of the beds and the adjacent territory from plant debris. Before sowing the seeds should be warmed up for their disinfection. As a last resort, use Bordeaux spray liquid.