What are the precautions for removing leaves from radishes? Growers must master the latest key points

During the fleshy root expansion period of radishes, many farmers remove leaves from radishes, which has a certain effect on increasing yield. It is actually just like pinching the tips of green beans, as it can promote the reproductive growth of radishes. Generally, about 20 days before harvesting radishes, the outer leaves are appropriately removed, which can reduce the vegetative growth of radishes, promote reproductive growth, and increase dry matter accumulation. Although removing leaves from radishes is simple, several issues still need attention. Let's take a look together.

1. Not all radishes are suitable for leaf removal

Not all radish varieties are suitable for leaf removal. Fruit radishes do not need it. For example, cherry radishes themselves have relatively few leaves and a short growth period, and generally one month is sufficient, so they do not need leaf removal. However, during the growth process of white radishes, vegetative growth and reproductive growth need to be balanced, and this can be regulated through leaf removal.

2. Leaf removal is not better the earlier it is done

Radish leaf removal is generally carried out 20-25 days before harvest. At this time, the radish is in the late stage of fleshy root expansion, and the size of the radish has basically been set, so it enters the period of dry matter accumulation and transformation. If leaves are removed too early at this time, then the photosynthesis and respiration of the leaves will weaken, causing the radish to grow smaller in size, which instead reduces yield. Therefore, special attention must be paid to the timing of radish leaf removal.

3. The more leaves removed, the better

When removing leaves, the outer side leaves of the radish are generally removed, but the heart leaves and inner leaves must be left. Removing the outer leaves can improve ventilation conditions and promote dry matter transformation, so that in the later stage there is less chance of radish sponginess and disease occurrence. If all the leaves are removed, then the radish cannot carry out photosynthesis, dry matter cannot be accumulated and transformed in time, and after a long time, if it is not harvested in time, then the radish may die.

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