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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.

Mіla

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

UA
1 record

Flamingó

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

1 record

SAXA 3 'KORTO'

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

DK
1 record

Opolanka SNO

Application submitted

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

PL
1 record

KORA I LEGJOB

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HR
1 record

LEDENA SVIJEĆA

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HR
1 record

WITE ICICLE

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HR
1 record

ROSSO GIGANTE

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HR
1 record

Frühwunder

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

1 record

Saxa 3

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

1 record

SAXA TREIB

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HR
1 record