Features planting radishes in a greenhouse in April. Which variety to choose, when and how to sow?

Radish is a very common vegetable crop, the peak of which occurs in the spring. It is in the spring that all market stalls begin to dazzle with the abundance of bright radish. This vegetable has a huge amount of beneficial properties. This article describes all the nuances of the greenhouse planting of radishes in April, gives valuable advice to people who intend to cultivate this crop.

Features of planting radishes

You can get a crop of radishes several times a year, but the most suitable time for planting radishes is April, and since snow can still be lying in central Russia at this time, we will plant in a greenhouse.

Planting in April differs from planting at another time in that heat and moisture are important for growing radishes. The greenhouse in April has already been warmed up enough, but in order to obtain the desired level of soil moisture, it is recommended to apply as much snow as possible in the greenhouse in January or February. In spring, melt water will be well absorbed into the soil and absorbed remarkably by plants.

April is ideal for planting, because the earth in the greenhouse by this time is already warming up to +12 or +15 degrees.

And this temperature is ideal in order to collect a rich harvest of radishes in the future.

American scientists who conducted experiments on growing various crops proved that the lunar calendar has a great effect on plants, and therefore it is worth considering the recommendations for planting radishes in accordance with it. So, the recommended numbers for planting radishes in April:

• 2-9;
• 11-15;
• 24-27;
• 29;
• 30.

Which variety is best sown?

To begin with, we select the variety that is most suitable for greenhouse cultivation. Determine what qualities this variety should have:

• it must be resistant to fungal diseases that vegetables are susceptible to when growing in greenhouses;
• the variety must not be susceptible to shooting;
• resistance to high humidity is also an important factor;
• should grow well in poorly lit areas.

A lot of varieties of radish fall under our parameters, among them early ripening:

• Helro. Variety bred specifically for growing in greenhouses, resistant to shooting. Ripening period is 22-24 days.
• Children's F1. It bears its name due to its mild taste without bitterness, which is why it is loved by children. Ripens in 15-16 days.
• Ultra early red. Gives red, round fruits. Of the shortcomings, it has a tendency to lethargy. Maturing term - 20 days.
• Alex Gives juicy, red fruits without voids inside. Ripens in 15 days.
• Globe F1. The tasteful radish with the right shape. Maturing term - 18 days.

Mid-season and late varieties:

• Heat. Unpretentious, productive variety. Gives small fruits weighing about 15 grams.
• Silesia Sweet fruits without bitterness and pungency having a cylindrical shape. Ripens in 26-28 days.
• Wurzburg 59. The variety brings many fruits of dark red color. Will bear fruit after 25-35 days.

Where to get seeds?

In cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, there is a huge selection of radish seeds. The price for a bag of seeds varies from 15 to 50 rubles. Seeds can be bought both in specialized online stores and in hypermarket chains.

It is not recommended to purchase seedlings in the markets, in such places always pay attention to the integrity of the packaging and the shelf life of the goods. When buying seeds online, be sure to pay attention to customer reviews.

Preparing seeds for sowing

In good, moist soil, seeds can be planted without treatment, but for best results, it is still recommended:

1. sort seeds by selecting the largest and wrapping them with a damp cloth, keep in a warm place for 34 hours;
2. hold the seeds in water at a temperature of 50 degrees for the prevention of diseases and disinfection for 15-20 minutes;
3. before planting, radish seeds can be soaked in ordinary warm water for 8-12 hours;
4. it is also possible to prepare seeds for planting by sparging; this is an effect on seeds with air in order to accelerate their germination.

How to plant?

1. We make furrows in the greenhouse, the ideal distance between them is 7 cm. We spill the furrows with a solution of manganese, and then fertilize them with ash.
2. We spread the seeds 3 cm apart, sprinkling with earth to a depth of 1-1.5 cm, so that they sprout quickly enough.

Possible difficulties in growing vegetables during this period

To grow a good crop, you should consider such recommendations as:

1. If your radish has abundantly developed greens, and the fruits remain very small, you may have gone too far with organic fertilizers, or planted a radish too thick.
2. In the case of slow root growth, it is necessary to thin out the plants by removing weak shoots.
3. If frost does not give rest at night, then you need to cover the seedlings with warm material for the night.

With proper care, the first fruits of radish will delight you after 15-20 days, it is recommended to harvest the entire crop no later than 45 days later. If you plant varieties of different ripening speeds, then fresh radish will be on your table all the time.

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