Features of growing white radish

Choosing seeds

There are varieties that, apart from the color of the root crop, are no different from the radish we are all used to.

Mid-season "Firefly" radish. As it matures, the "Firefly" rind takes on a white tint and an icicle-like shape. The pulp inside the root vegetable is tender, juicy, slightly sharp with a pleasant sweetish aftertaste. The length of the "Svyatlyachka" is capable of reaching 8 centimeters. The root crop is suitable for growing both in open soil and in greenhouse conditions.

The mid-season fruit "Alba" is a Belarusian fruitful variety weighing about 25 grams. In the process of ripening, it takes the form of an oval with an elongated tip, has a white color of the peel and pulp. The pulp is tender, juicy, sweet. The advantage of the variety is its long shelf life. In addition, the Alba is resistant to shooting.

Variety "Ice Icicle". The only difference from the usual pink-red radish is a longer ripening period (can exceed 40 days) and a high percentage of a high-quality harvest. The pulp is juicy, medium-sharp, crispy. "Ice icicle" can be stored for a long time without losing its taste and aesthetic appearance. The vegetable reaches 15 centimeters in length, suitable for any type of soil.

Radish "White Fang". The shape of the radish is conical, the tip is elongated, the rind is white, smooth. Weight 24 grams, fruit length 3.5 centimeters. The pulp is tender, juicy, slightly bitter, slightly pungent taste. It is recommended to grow White Fang only outdoors.

The variety "Virovsky white" is intended only for open soil. Mid-season radish with a high percentage of high-quality yield. Resistant to shooting. The shape of the root crop is round (sometimes flat, the tip is practically invisible), large (about 4 centimeters in diameter). The pulp is tender, juicy, with a pleasant sweet aftertaste.

Among the less common varieties, I would like to note the watermelon radish, which is a culinary trend in California. Outside, the vegetable seems to be an unsightly, familiar product. The root vegetable is white on the outside and pink-red on the inside. There are also pink and white streaks inside. Fruit length 8 centimeters. The shape resembles a small radish. Watermelon radish has neutral taste, but it looks spectacular in salads and main dishes, since it really looks like a watermelon. The taste of the fruit is uneven: the edges are bitter, the middle is sweet.

This vegetable can be eaten raw (it is recommended to separate the pulp from the peel), as well as heat it. It is customary to add it to side dishes or salads. Radish goes well with poultry and fish. The benefits of the vegetable lie in the high concentration of folic acid and vitamin C. You can buy watermelon radish seeds in online stores or specialized markets.

Another white root vegetable is daikon, which is very popular in Asian cuisine. The valid name of the vegetable is "Japanese" or "Chinese radish", "sweet radish". It is also called "white radish".The most commonly used daikon varieties are Nerrima, Shagoni, Shiroagari, Miyagase.

The shape of the daikon depends on the seed variety. The fruit is able to take on a conical, cylindrical, more square or rounded shape. The length of the root crop can reach 40 centimeters and weigh about 5 kilograms. The leaves of the plant are long, dissected. The rind is soft, thin, loose, white.

The amount of mustard oil in daikon is minimal; accordingly, it is not bitter, but has a delicate sweetish taste. It is recommended to eat a Chinese vegetable for people with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, diabetes. Daikon removes fluid accumulations, cleanses the liver and kidneys, enriches the body with carotene, magnesium, ascorbic acid, and is a source of fiber. The vegetable has specific storage conditions - root crops must be kept in a cellar or other room with minimal access to sunlight.

Landing features

White root crops (except daikon and "Ice Icicle") have a minimized growing season, which increases the number of crops per season.

You need to know several features of radish planting:

• fertile soil (when preparing the soil, it should be enriched with organic matter and mineral fertilizers;
• the location for the garden is an open place with a sufficient amount of sunlight;
• the optimal bed height is 15 centimeters;
• planting depth of seeds - 2 centimeters.

Care

When growing root crops in a greenhouse, it is necessary to adjust the lighting. You can cover the previously prepared frame with black foil and use it depending on the length of daylight hours.

Remember that with an increase in daylight hours, root crops throw out a flower arrow, and this is fraught with a deterioration in the taste, quality and quantity of the crop.

It is important to monitor soil moisture. With an insufficient amount of water, the root crop is bitter, becomes tough or hollow, the plant quickly shoots. An excess of moisture provokes cracking inside the vegetable.

Among the pests of radish, the cruciferous flea is the main one, which eats leaves and especially threatens seedlings. Since it is undesirable to use chemicals for early varieties, use folk remedies for the parasite (for example, tobacco dust, ash, garlic infusion).

Not all varieties of radish are resistant to adverse environmental manifestations. To avoid problems, choose hybrids that are resistant to diseases and pests.

Observe the crop rotation. Vegetables that can prepare the garden for further planting of radishes: potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, legumes. Prohibited precursor vegetables: radish, cabbage, turnip.

Video "Radish varieties"

Look at an overview of the best varieties of radishes from the Poisk agrofirm. Among them, you will find white root vegetables.