Variety traits

Vegetation period of radish

Raphanus sativus L.

The vegetation period of radish is calculated in days from seedling emergence to the technical maturity of the root crops and varies from 38 to 150 days, depending on the cultivar group.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Radish, where this is mentioned in the description.

For radish, the vegetation period serves as the basis for agronomic planning, where early-maturing varieties ripen in 38–60 days, mid-maturing in 60–100 days, and late-maturing in 100–150 days. The duration of this period depends heavily on growing conditions: for instance, with summer sowing, crop development occurs 15–20 days faster than with spring sowing.

Selecting a variety based on the duration of its vegetation period is critical due to the plant's sensitivity to photoperiodism. Early varieties are prone to premature bolting under long-day conditions; therefore, late-maturing varieties are sown in mid-summer so that the main root formation occurs during shorter days and moderate temperatures.

Adherence to harvest dates after the completion of the vegetation period is essential for maintaining product quality. Delaying the removal of root crops from the soil leads to lignification, the formation of cavities, and a loss of flavor.

General information about the subject — on the page Vegetation period.

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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.