The best varieties of radishes for the Moscow region and central Russia: what types of vegetables are suitable for obtaining a good harvest in the open field in these regions?

Growing radishes is a simple matter, which a novice gardener can cope with. But why sometimes even experienced gardeners do not get the desired result? It happens that instead of giving the expected yield, the radish goes to the top or grows too bitter and hard. The culprit of such a fiasco may be a poorly selected variety that is not suitable for this climatic zone. How to choose the right variety?

Features of the climate of central Russia, including the Moscow region

The climate of central Russia and the Moscow region is relatively mild, lack of extreme temperatures and favorable for growing radishes. There is a clear change of seasons, therefore, it is possible to determine with accuracy up to several days when spring comes and the snow melts.

This is of great importance for the beginning of spring garden work. Usually the snow begins to melt in March and melts in early April, at which time it is very good to sow radishes in the ground.

Important! Radish is quite unpretentious culture, many varieties withstand small frosts. This plant is a short daylight, so the best time to plant it in early spring, when the day lasts 10-12 hours, immediately after the snow melts, when the earth warms up a little.

The last few years have shown that global warming has affected the climate of central Russia and the Moscow region, which has changed a bit. Winters became less frosty, but remained snowy, although snow melts faster, and May frosts did not disappear at all or they were insignificant. Therefore, radishes can now be planted a few weeks earlier.

Summer in the suburbs lasts from May to September, the day is long, sometimes there are periods of heat and drought. This time is not suitable for growing radishes, since all external conditions will not allow root crops to develop normally and radishes will go to the tops of vegetables or lose their taste.

Experienced gardeners for summer planting in the ground choose varieties resistant to heat, cover growing radishes in the early evening, artificially shortening daylight hours, and water it abundantly.

Autumn in the suburbs is long, wet and moderately warm. Therefore, the next favorable period for sowing begins in September, with a decrease in daylight hours and a decrease in average daily temperature.

Choosing the type of radish for a good harvest in these regions

The choice of radish varieties should be made based on the climate and agricultural knowledge. To get a good harvest when growing in central Russia, give preference to varieties that have the following qualities:

frost resistance and heat resistance;
resistance to long daylight hours;
lack of tendency to shoot;
undemanding to the soil;
resistance to diseases and pests.

List of suitable species for planting in the garden

Early

They have a short cycle from sowing to ripeness. Usually it is from one and a half to three weeks. This allows you to sow them in early spring and quickly get a great harvest before the long and hot days.

Here are some early varieties that have been successfully cultivated in the Moscow Region for many years:

"18 days" - One of the best if you want to harvest several crops per season, resistant to disease and the formation of arrows.
"Heat" - The most popular variety among gardeners, although it was developed back in the 50s of the last century. Rich in vitamin C, which is especially valuable in the spring.
Early red - slightly leafy variety, resistant to stem.
"French breakfast" - has excellent taste, resistant to cold.
"Queen of the market" - withstands temperature extremes, does not form early peduncles.
"Duro" - the variety is resistant to flowering and the formation of voids.

Medium

Ripening period is about a month. Dug out root crops can be stored in the refrigerator much longer than early ripe varieties.

The Red Giant - A large radish, the name of which speaks for itself, its size: up to 12 cm in length and 3 cm in diameter.
"Vera MS" - heat resistant variety, can be planted even in summer.
Ilke - does not become stiff, rarely affected by pests, not prone to porosity, suitable for planting all season.
"Glory" - the variety is equally good for indoor and outdoor use.

Later

Differ in the longest ripening period, up to one and a half months. But this is offset by their remarkable keeping quality, the possibility of the longest storage.

"Ice icicle" - a productive variety with white root crops in the form of icicles, withstands light frosts.
"Rampous" - rarely forms peduncles.
"Russian size" - large-fruited, one of the best varieties for growing in the suburbs, it can be planted all season.

Seeds of the following companies are especially popular among gardeners of the Moscow Region: Gavrish, Russian Vegetable Garden, Aelita, SeDek. For decades, these firms have proven themselves to be the best. The seeds of their production are adapted for central Russia.

The consequences of the wrong choice

If the variety is selected incorrectly, the gardener will get a bad crop or not get it at all. Radish will leave the arrow, will be small, bitter and tasteless. As a result, money, time and effort will be wasted.

To avoid loss and disappointment, you must carefully choose the variety of radish! In this case, be sure to consider the region for which it is suitable. It is imperative to study the information behind the bag of seeds and it is also advisable to read reviews of other gardeners about the quality of the selected varieties.