How should radishes be planted? Radish planting methods and timing
Radish is a root vegetable that everyone enjoys eating very much, and its planting area in our country is also very large. Now it has gradually reached the planting node for autumn radishes, and many farmers have begun the preparatory work for radish planting. However, planting radishes is not as simple as everyone imagines, so how should radishes be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting timing and methods for radishes. Let's take a look!
1. Planting timing
The planting timing of radishes is mainly determined by their variety, that is, according to the season. When planting spring radishes, sowing is generally done in early spring from February to March, and the growing period is about 1-2 months. If in high-latitude northern areas such as East China and North China, then sowing should be done around April. Summer radishes are generally sown in May and can be harvested in July. The most common autumn radish planting timing should be determined according to the planting region. If in relatively warm areas such as North China and Northwest China, then sow in July-August, while in colder areas the sowing time should be in early to mid-July.
2. Land preparation and fertilization
After the previous crop in the soil is harvested, attention should be paid to doing deep plowing work well, breaking up the soil and raking it level, and applying sufficient base fertilizer. Then choose a suitable radish variety according to the soil conditions. If the soil is thick, then large varieties can be planted, and the deep plowing depth should be kept at more than 30 cm. On the contrary, if the soil layer is shallow, then small varieties should be chosen, and a deep root of 25 cm is sufficient. The root ability of radishes is relatively strong. We should apply sufficient base fertilizer, mainly decomposed farmyard manure. After applying it into the soil, rake it level and then make beds.
3. Proper thinning of seedlings
After radish seedlings emerge, they grow very quickly, so the work of thinning seedlings must be done well. Based on the principle of early thinning and thinning in batches, if the thinning time is earlier, because the seedlings are relatively small, the roots of the seedlings will not be easily damaged when pulling them out. Then appropriately delay final thinning to avoid missing plants due to pest damage. Under normal circumstances, thinning is generally done about 2 times. The first thinning is carried out when the first true leaf appears, removing weak seedlings, diseased and pest-damaged seedlings, etc. Then thin again when the third true leaf grows, providing sufficient growing space for strong seedlings.
4. Water and fertilizer management
Radishes have a very large demand for water and fertilizer. Under normal water and fertilizer management, the early growth stage of radishes should mainly promote the growth of leaves and roots. This provides sufficient water and nutrients for the expansion of the fleshy root in the later stage of radishes. When the vegetative growth of radishes reaches a certain level, it should be properly controlled. Radishes have different water requirements at different growth stages. For example, during the germination stage, sufficient water must be ensured, while during the seedling stage, less watering should be done to promote seedling hardening. At no time should there be too much water, to avoid root rot causing diseases, etc.
When fertilizing, fertilization should be carried out according to the fertilizer requirements of radishes. If the base fertilizer is sufficient, then less topdressing can be done; on the contrary, more topdressing should be done. The above is a brief introduction to radish planting methods and timing. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!