A Detailed Guide to the Latest Field Management Methods for Cherry Radishes

The cherry radish is a small variety of radish and also a four-season radish. Because it is small in size and similar in color and appearance to a cherry, it is called the cherry radish. The cherry radish grows quickly, contains rich nutritional value, and can be eaten raw. So nowadays the planting area of cherry radishes is also relatively large. So how should cherry radishes be managed when grown? Let's take a look together below!

1. Reasonable watering

Cherry radishes grow relatively quickly and are suitable for dense planting, so they have a relatively high demand for water. After sowing, we should pay attention to proper watering to promote the growth of cherry radishes. To improve the yield and quality of cherry radishes, about half a month after sowing the cherry radishes, the roots begin to expand, so more watering is needed. Three days before harvest, the amount of watering should be appropriately reduced. If there is too much water at this time, it can easily lead to cracking. However, the water should not be too little either, otherwise it will increase the spiciness of the radish and reduce quality.

2. Thinning and final thinning of seedlings

About 3 days after sowing cherry radishes, the seeds can germinate and emerge. When the seedlings grow about two true leaves, thinning work can begin. Thinning should follow the principle of removing the weak and keeping the strong, pulling out seedlings that are weak in growth, affected by pests or diseases, or too crowded, so as to promote strong seedlings. The spacing between each seedling should be controlled at about 10 cm. It should not be too dense, otherwise it can easily cause the seedling leaves to turn yellow and the taproot color to become dull. But it should not be too sparse either, otherwise it will have a certain impact on yield. During the whole seedling period, thin about three times, and after each thinning, water appropriately once.

As just mentioned, cherry radishes grow quickly, so they not only have a high demand for water, but also consume relatively more nutrients. We should not only apply sufficient base fertilizer, but also apply additional fertilizer about three times as appropriate according to soil fertility and the growth of the cherry radishes. When 3 true leaves have grown, carry out the first topdressing, control the fertilizer concentration well, and mainly use urea. When the fifth leaf grows, the taproot of the cherry radish begins to expand. At this time, not only should an appropriate amount of urea be applied, but it should also be combined with an appropriate amount of potassium chloride. Potassium chloride should be dissolved before application.

4. Cultivation and weeding

Cultivation and weeding is also an indispensable management task when growing cherry radishes. Especially when planting in autumn, because the cherry radish plant itself is relatively small, and the early growth period is in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. This kind of environment is very favorable for weed growth, so weed control must be done well. Weeding can not only prevent weeds from competing for the nutrients of cherry radishes, but also improve soil permeability. Moreover, proper cultivation can also effectively improve soil structure and avoid soil compaction.

The above is a brief introduction to the field management methods for cherry radishes. Among them, we should also do a good job in the prevention and control of pests and diseases. If prevention and control are improper, it will have a serious impact on the yield and quality of cherry radishes, so everyone must pay more attention. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!