Variety traits

Plant height — black radish

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

The plant height of black radish is measured from the soil surface to the top of the leaf rosette in the first year of life or to the highest point of the inflorescence in the second year. This parameter is an important characteristic for evaluating varietal traits and determining planting schemes.

In the reference 8 varieties crop Black radish, where this is mentioned in the description.

In variety trials, the plant height of black radish is defined as the vertical dimension expressed in centimeters. During the first year of vegetation, it is measured to the top of the leaf rosette and is typically 45–60 cm, while in the second year, during the formation of the flower-bearing stem, the plant height reaches 55–60 cm.

The parameters of the above-ground part of the plant are taken into account when choosing a planting scheme, in which the distance between rows is 25–35 cm. Excessive leaf elongation due to overcrowding or adverse conditions may signal irregularities in the moisture regime, while premature active development of the flower-bearing stem leads to a decrease in the market quality of the root crop.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Black radish mentioned in the description

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