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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.

Purpura

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

Duro

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

Věra

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

Saxa

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ HR
2 records

Felix

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

Romar

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Wintella

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Helga

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

RO
2 records

Briljant

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Klariia

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Eike Kampe, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Naona

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Shevchenko Andrii Oleksiiovych

UA
2 records

Minua

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Shevchenko Andrii Oleksiiovych

UA
2 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Prytula Roman Petrovych

UA
2 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HORTAG SEED CO.

PL
1 record

Saxoniya

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Herrit Vlaar, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
1 record

Kaspar F1

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Joske van der Burg

UA
1 record

Delongpont

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
1 record