The end of January - the beginning of February - this is an excellent time to plant radish seeds in open ground or in a greenhouse (weather permitting). And then at the beginning of March a fresh, juicy, aromatic and tasty radish will appear on your dining table, from which it is hard to tear yourself away!
If you wish, you can grow radishes even on your own windowsill in the kitchen! The main thing is to opt for such varieties of culture that are not prone to shooting and give a full-bodied crop.
Choosing early ripe varieties of radish, you provide yourself with juicy and aromatic fruits at the very beginning of spring!
And what varieties of radish to sow? - You have a reasonable question. Fortunately, we have an answer to it and present below five popular varieties of early ripe radishes that have been developed specifically for impatient gardeners and gourmets.
"Lighthouse"
The Mayak radish demonstrates the miracles of early ripening, ripening already 25-30 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
As a result, you collect a generous crop (2.1 kg per square meter) of round and smooth radishes, painted in red and pink tones with a light tip.
But did you know that the components contained in the radish help cleanse the bladder from stones and prevent the appearance of new formations?
The weight of one radish averages about 30 grams.
It should be noted that Lighthouse is a cold-resistant variety ideal for sowing in winter. He feels comfortable both in the greenhouse and in the open garden.
"18 days"
After 18 (maximum - 20) days after the appearance of the first seedlings, you can collect root crops of this variety with a "talking" name. The weight of each radish is about 15-20 grams. And the yield of “18 days” is about 2.3 kg per square meter.
Root crops of this variety are an elongated cylinder with a convex end, which is painted pink on top and white at the bottom at the tip.
This radish has a white and juicy pulp, not at all sharp.
You can grow "18 days" both in the greenhouse and in open ground.
"16 days"
This variety is a champion in early ripening! It is believed that the average ripening period of its fruits is 16 days (maximum ripening period is 20 days) after the appearance of the first seedlings.
The average weight of the root of this radish variety is about 20 g. The fruits are round radishes of bright red color. The pulp is white, juicy, aromatic.
Not many people know that not only radish root crops are useful, but also tops, which are often used as a basis for constipation.
Radish varieties "16 days" are grown both in open beds and in greenhouse conditions.
Experienced gardeners note the high productivity of this variety!
"Lady fingers"
This variety of radish with such an original name (which appeared due to the similarity of oblong root crops with fingers) ripens 21 days after the first sprouts are biting.
Radish should not be abused by anyone with a history of stomach ulcer or gastritis.
The yield of "ladies' fingers" is usually 2.4 kg per square meter. The crop consists of elongated radishes, painted pink on top, and white at the tip.
The average weight of each radish varies from 20 to 25 grams. The pulp is juicy and islet.
"Ladies' fingers" are grown both in the greenhouse and in the garden.
"White marshmallows"
Root vegetables of this variety, white with a greenish strip, can be dug up already 22-23 days after the appearance of the first seedlings. You can grow “white marshmallows” both in the greenhouse and in the open beds, getting round-topped elongated fruits in the toga, the mass of which varies from 25 to 40 grams.
White radish looks spectacular in salads and side dishes!
The flesh of this radish is white and dense, very juicy and islandy.
It is noteworthy that this variety is resistant to light frosts. And the yield of "white marshmallows" is an average of 2.2 kg per square meter.
