Variety traits

Vegetation period — Black radish

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner

The vegetation period of black radish ranges from 45 to 120 days or more, calculated from seedling emergence to technical maturity. This indicator determines sowing dates and the intended use of the harvest.

In the reference 18 varieties crop Black radish, where this is mentioned in the description.

Black radish varieties are classified into early-maturing (45–60 days), mid-maturing (70–98 days), and late-maturing (90–120 days and more). The development period is measured by the number of calendar days from the moment of full seedling emergence until the root crop reaches marketable maturity.

Selecting a variety based on vegetation duration is critical for managing crop development. Early varieties are suitable for summer consumption, whereas mid- and late-maturing varieties are sown in the second half of June or early July for winter storage. Shifting sowing dates during long daylight hours induces bolting without root formation, and disrupting cultivation conditions during the vegetation period leads to a decline in product quality, including cracking and loss of shelf life.

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

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Varieties of Black 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.