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 health as best as possible so as not to get into a mess and catch some kind of virus. For this, pharmacies sell a whole complex of vitamins. But who wants to run to the store if vitamins can be grown in the garden near you? Vegetables are ideal for maintaining immunity. The difficulty is that most crops ripen in the summer-fall season. What to do? A juicy root vegetable radish will be an excellent decoration of the table and a defender against various microbes and viruses. It is only necessary to choose the right variety.
Radishes can be grown both in open ground and in the greenhouse. Like all vegetables, varieties of this culture have a division by ripening time:
- The early ones.
- Mid-season.
- Late.
Best early radish varieties
Early radish ripens 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 seedlings appeared on the garden, the root crop ripens from 25 to 30 days. This radish variety is notable for its large size. With proper care, its mass can reach up to 40 g. Juicy sweet core does not crack. The culture is suitable for both the greenhouse and open ground. You can grow root crops from April to mid-August. The average yield is 2.8 kg / m 2 . About this variety of radish reviews are the best. The vegetable is tasty, juicy, unpretentious in care, is stored for a long time.
Heat
Depending on the care and climatic conditions, this variety of radish is grown from 20 to 40 days. The root mass is small - about 15 grams. Despite its name, Heat does not tolerate high temperatures and drought. Growing in a greenhouse is more suitable than in open ground. As for the taste, bitterness is not felt. According to reviews, this variety of radish is juicy and tastes good.
Ilka
The ripening period of the root crop can reach 35 days, but despite this, the variety belongs to the category of precocious. Pests of culture are not terrible, he is not picky and well resistant. Therefore, most often choose this variety of radish for open ground. The pulp of the root vegetable is very tender, but there is a piquant pinworm. Radish stands out in its mass - by weight the ripened root crop can reach 200 grams.
The gardeners noted high taste, excellent presentation, resistance to variety shootings. The radish does not rot or crack.
Corundum
One of 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 mass of up to 25 g. The radish core tastes good, and after cutting it can retain its properties for a long time. The variety is well resistant to pests and diseases, so it is quite suitable for open ground.
Gardeners noted a high yield, excellent taste, resistance to cracking, good transportability, lack of bitterness.
Okhotsk
This variety ripenes up to 32 days. It has a bright red color, a round root shape and juicy sweet flesh. Also in taste you can catch a slight sharpness. It has good stability. It is grown both in open soil and in the greenhouse.
Grade reviews are only good. The pulp is tasty, tender, juicy. Productivity is good. Resistance to cracking and stalking was noted.
Firstborn
The root crop grows quickly enough. 18 days after sowing, it is already possible to extract mature radish. The weight is relatively large - about 35 grams. A bright red color will decorate any salad, and a juicy sweet pulp 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 culture, we can conclude that it is best grown in a greenhouse. The way it is. The ripening period of this variety of radishes for greenhouses ranges from 25 to 30 days. The mass is small - only 6 g. The root crop is notable for its non-standard appearance - the tip is painted white. According to reviews, the radish is early ripening, characterized by friendly ripening.
Mid-season varieties
The root crop ripens up to 35 days. The advantages of medium varieties of radish (photo attached) over early and late crops are good keeping quality, acceptable ripening, decent taste. There are practically no shortcomings, so gardeners at their dachas try to plant these plants. Consider the best varieties of radishes for open ground and greenhouses.
Alba
Radish ripens approximately 32 days after planting. The color of the root crop is rather unusual - pure white. The shape is similar to a flattened oval. The pulp is very pleasant, delicate in taste. Summer residents appreciated in this variety long-term storage, unpretentiousness in care, sweet, tasty and juicy pulp.
Vera MS
This variety ripens as a standard for about 35 days. Weight is average - 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. Taste on top. Also, radishes are characterized by high productivity. Reviews about the variety are only positive.
Wurzburg 59
You can eat radishes of this variety after all the same 35 days. The mass is not particularly allocated - no more than 17 grams. The color is raspberry, and the surface is very smooth, pleasant to the touch. The flesh is without bitterness, has a sweet aftertaste. The variety has good resistance, so it is more suitable for cultivation in an open bed.
Helios
The root crop ripens for about a month. The planting 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 has tried before, and even more so, to grow yellow radish on their site.
Zlata
Ripens also quickly enough for mid-season grades. Got its name thanks to a bright yellow color with a texture of rough skin. The pulp is very juicy and tender. The main advantage of this culture, according to gardeners, is its high resistance to low temperature conditions and not only - it is not afraid of drought either. Because of this, it is great for outdoor cultivation. The best period for planting is early spring or late autumn.
Quantum
The root crop takes about 32 days to fully ripen. It has a purple-red hue standard for radishes and a delicate white flesh with a slight spiciness in taste. Radish of this variety is well resistant to diseases and pests, so it is suitable not only for cultivation in open soil, but also for the greenhouse. For these qualities is popular among summer residents.
Autumn giant
Despite the fact that the variety is equated with root crops of medium maturity, it takes only 28 days to grow. Taste indicators at the 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 sizes of root crops.
Sax
One of the best varieties of radish. It takes about a month to fully ripen. It is notable for its sweet island flavor and very small size - up to 10 grams.
According to reviews, Saks is unpretentious in leaving, resistant to drought, tolerates a good drop in temperature, has a pleasant, refined taste.
Slavia
The culture of this variety is grown up to 35 days. It is very actively used for sale in markets and in stores. It has a cylindrical shape. The skin is red in color, inside the radish is sweet to the taste and a little islandy. Suitable for any type of cultivation - both for the greenhouse and for open crops. The variety is loved by many summer residents.
Late grades
Root crops mature in more than 35 days. Later varieties are characterized by good resistance to all diseases of radish, many pests. They are stored long enough in the basement. The yield of late varieties is much higher than that of early and medium vegetables. That is why many summer residents and farmers give them preference. Consider the most "bright" representatives of the late varieties of radish, description and reviews.
Dungan
The root crop, depending on the conditions, can ripen for about 55 days. The shape of the radish is round, slightly compressed. The pulp tastes sweet, but has a restrained pungency.
According to reviews, a very productive and delicious variety.
Icicle
The name of the variety can be associated with the fact that root crops have high resistance to low temperatures and cold climates. They resemble a cone in shape. And the white color of the skin makes the radish look like a real icicle. It matures up to 40 days, and weighs about 60 grams. Another advantage is that the variety retains its qualities for a long time and can be stored for a long time. It brings a big harvest, for which it is appreciated even more. Thanks to its resistance, it is ideal for open ground, but is also grown in greenhouses.
According to gardeners, this is one of the best late varieties with white, soft and delicate pulp. Root crops are large. Radish is resistant to flowering.
Red giant
It takes about 50 days to wait for the ripened root crop of this variety. Standard hot pink skin color. The shape is cylindrical, and the mass is about 100 grams, which is quite a lot. The pulp has pink streaks. 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 us further consider how to choose a variety for certain climatic conditions.
Climatic conditions of Siberia
For planting in regions that are close to Siberia by climatic conditions, radish varieties must necessarily possess the following qualities:
- High disease resistance.
- Good resistance to various pests.
- Resistance to constant temperature changes.
The best varieties: Siberian I, Rose-red, Icicle, Red giant, Dawn, Dungan.
Climatic conditions near Moscow
For cultivation in the Moscow region and other similar regions, the variety must be:
- Resistant to pest attacks.
- Resistant to unexpected spring cooling.
Popular varieties: Lighthouse, Heat, Torero F1, Zlata, Red Giant, White Nights, Riesenbutter, French Breakfast, Champion, Würzburg 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. It is necessary to monitor the weather here. There is even a short list of recommendations for planting radishes:
- If priority is given to varieties of early ripening, then they can be planted only in greenhouses.
- Open ground for cultivation can be used only after the temperature drops and night frosts cease. For open cultivation in the Urals, varieties resistant to severe frost are preferred. The best of them are: Icicle, Greenhouse, Champion, Alba, Red Giant.
We hope you find this article helpful.