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Cultivation

Open-field radish cultivation

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus

Cultivating radish in the open field requires consideration of its biology as a cold-hardy transition-season crop that is sensitive to day length and temperature fluctuations. Success depends on crop rotation, moisture management, and protection against the cruciferous flea beetle.

In the reference 180 varieties crop Radish, where this is mentioned in the description.

Radish is an early-maturing crop capable of withstanding frosts down to –4°C; however, optimal root formation requires moderate temperatures in the 10–14°C range. Exceeding these values and the increased day length during the summer months trigger bolting and reduce product quality, which is why cultivation is typically limited to the spring and early autumn periods.

Cultivation technology involves the use of temporary covers, such as spunbond, which allows for earlier sowing and protects plants from the cruciferous flea beetle. Strict adherence to crop rotation, excluding predecessors from the Brassicaceae family, is a mandatory requirement to prevent bacterial diseases. Regular irrigation is critical, as fluctuations in soil moisture lead to root cracking, while moisture deficiency leads to loss of turgor.

General information about the subject — on the page Open field.

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Varieties of Radish mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ ES FR
4 records

Mondial

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL BV, NL

NL
5 records

Faraon

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Liubosh Srbek, Yan Oliva, Tyshkovs`kyi Volodymyr Mykhailovych,

CZ UA
5 records

Silesia

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Krystyna Szrejder

CZ PL UA
6 records

Stellar

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

VAN DEN BURG JOSKE

NL UA
10 records

Arley

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Bodiam

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Poloneza

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Petr Klapste

CZ PL UA
4 records

Rodos

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

CZ PL
5 records

Valerie

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Novired

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

CZ PL UA
4 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ FR
4 records

Saxa 2

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

BG CZ PL UA
5 records

Korund

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ HR
4 records

Forum

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Petr Klapste

CZ UA
3 records

Malaga

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Leda

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Kvarta

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

ANTONOVA NINA GEORGIEVNA / KVASNIKOV BORIS VASIL'EVICh / PULKO E'L'ZA SEMENOVNA

CZ
4 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Stela

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Petr Klapste

CZ UA
3 records

Rondo

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Annabel

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NUNHEMS BV, NL

DE
3 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ FR
3 records