How to plant cherry radishes and the planting techniques for cherry radishes.

How to Plant Cherry Radishes

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How to Plant Cherry Radishes

Cherry radishes are one of the four-season radishes, named for their cherry-like appearance. They are known for their fine texture, fast growth, and adaptability, making them very suitable for artificial cultivation. They contain various minerals, trace elements, vitamins, glucose, potassium, iron, zinc, and other nutrients. Regular consumption can promote gastrointestinal motility, increase appetite, and aid digestion. So, how should cherry radishes be planted? Let's find out!

Variety Selection

Choosing the right variety of cherry radishes is very important. A good variety not only determines the plant's growth ability but also has a significant relationship with the final yield and quality. Therefore, a good variety must be selected before planting, and the choice should be based on market demand and planting area. Common varieties on the market include Chawan 20 Days, Dagen Zao Hong, etc., with a growth period of about one month. They have strong growth ability and are suitable for growing in warm environments but are not heat-resistant.

Land Preparation

If planting in early spring, cherry radishes grow quickly, so it is necessary to choose sandy soil that is rich in fertility, deep, and has good water permeability. Then, apply enough base fertilizer before land preparation, mainly decomposed manure, and pay attention to the dosage. Insufficient base fertilizer will significantly reduce the growth rate of cherry radishes, and the flesh roots will not swell due to insufficient nutrition. Early bolting affects planting efficiency. Flat ridges are mainly used for sowing in early spring. After applying enough base fertilizer, the land should be leveled and deeply cultivated to thoroughly mix the soil and fertilizer. Then, make the edge sealing a month before sowing and cover the soil with plastic film as soon as possible to increase soil temperature.

Timely Sowing

Cherry radishes are cold-resistant. They can be sown when the soil temperature is not lower than 8 degrees Celsius. The earlier they are brought to market in spring, the better the economic benefits. Therefore, we should make every effort to advance the sowing period. Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked in about 30 ml of warm water at 30 degrees Celsius for about 1 hour, then placed at a temperature of about 19 degrees Celsius to germinate. The seeds will turn white in about 2 days. Then water the seeds. When the water has渗透ed into the soil, control the sowing density and sow in a timely manner. After sowing, cover with fine soil, ensuring the seed and covering soil thickness are consistent.

Site Management

Sow with timely plastic film coverage and properly cover with straw at night to keep warm. Keep the daytime temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the minimum nighttime temperature not lower than 7 degrees. Then uncover the straw every morning and cover it again in the afternoon when the temperature gradually drops. In about two weeks, the seedlings will emerge, and ventilation should also be done well. The temperature can be lowered to about 19 degrees Celsius. Then the seedlings should be thinned at least twice. When the seedlings have grown to about 5 true leaves, they should be planted in a timely manner. Good fertilization and water management, timely weeding, and creating a good growth environment for cherry radishes.

In summary, for farmers to plant high-yield and high-quality cherry radishes, professional planting management and timely pest and disease control must be done.

The above specific introduction on how to plant cherry radishes is hoped to be liked by everyone!