Juicy, crunchy, with a spicy, sharp-sweet taste - this root crop is a frequent guest on our tables in the spring. And this is not surprising - because radish contains such a valuable element as vitamin C, which is an indispensable tool in restoring the immune system after a long winter.
Early radish varieties
Radishes, the ripening period of which does not exceed 30 days, are classified as early varieties.
"Duro"
Technical ripeness of culture is achieved already at 25-30 days after the first shoots. Radish is rather large: with a diameter of up to 7 cm and weight up to 40 g. It has a dense white core, juicy, sweet in taste. Root does not form voids, it is not prone to cracking and does not throw arrows.
The possibility of growing it under cover in greenhouses and in the open field from April to mid-August makes it universal. The average yield is up to 2.8 kg / sq.m. 
Familiarize yourself with the beneficial properties of radish, as well as how the vegetable is used in traditional medicine.
"Heat"
Technical ripeness of culture is reached already on the 20-40th day, an important role in this indicator is played by the external conditions and care. The fruit has a round shape in red, weighing up to 15 grams. This variety does not tolerate dry weather and high temperatures.
He feels well in greenhouse conditions. Characteristic taste of radish: soft, juicy, without bitterness. The average yield is 3 kg / m. sq.
Important! Natural dye - anthocyanin, which is contained in radish, does not allow the appearance of cancer cells.
You will probably be interested to read about why radish is bitter, and also how to deal with cruciferous flea on radish.
"Ilka"
The period of ripening radish varies from 28 to 35 days. This variety is resistant to pests, does not go into the arrows, is sown in open ground. Rounded, red, medium sized root vegetable has a white flesh with a gentle and moderately spicy taste, weighing 70-200g. The average yield is 2.5 kg / m. sq.
"Corundum"
Technical ripeness of culture is reached already for 20-25 day. Radish has a rounded shape, rich red color and small size - up to 3 cm in diameter and weighing 25 g. The radish core is dense, white, juicy and tender, retains its taste qualities for a long time. 
"Corundum" does not go into arrows, has resistance to the manifestations of various diseases. Average yield is 4 kg / sq. M.
Okhotsk
The period of ripening radish varies from 28 to 32 days. The shape of the radishes is round, with a bright red skin, they have a juicy flesh, dense, with a slight sharpness to the taste. This variety does not crack and is resistant to stalking.
Suitable for cultivation in open ground in spring and for forcing in greenhouses. Average yield is 2.5 kg / sq. M.
Important! Early varieties of radish form very quickly and, reaching 5 cm, stop growing. This property is incorporated genetically, so do not feed false hopes that the fruit will grow, and eat it, because over time the root crop will become hollow, wooden, inedible.
"Firstborn"
The ripening period is 16-18 days after sowing. Large round radish weighing up to 35 g, rich red color, different juicy sweet flesh, does not arrow and does not crack. Grown in open ground from April to August. The average yield is 3.8 kg / m. sq. 
We advise you to read about how to deal with diseases and pests of radish, and also find out what features of planting and growing radish in a greenhouse.
"Greenhouse"
Technical ripeness of culture is reached already at 25-30 days. Root crop is oval in shape, about 5 cm long and with a diameter of 3 cm, weight - 6 g. Radish has a pink skin with a white-colored tip, recommended for growing in greenhouses. Average yield is 1.7 kg / sq. M. 
"Early Red"
The period of ripening radish occurs on day 20. The beautiful fruit has an oblong shape, with crispy pulp, semi-sharp taste, weighing up to 15g. Dislikes arid weather and high temperatures, undergoes attacks of insect pests. It is sown in greenhouses. Average yield up to 1.7 kg / sq. M. 
"Rhodes"
Technical ripeness of culture is reached already at 28-35 days. Fruits weighing up to 20 g, rounded, raspberry-colored. The grade does not differ in high productivity. 
"Ruby"
The period of ripening radish varies from 28 to 35 days, germination - friendly. The variety is suitable for sowing under cover or in open ground. The vegetable has a rounded or slightly elongated raspberry color with a diameter of 4.5 cm. It is highly valued for its commercial quality. Average yield is 2.2 kg / sq. M.
"French breakfast"
Technical ripeness of culture is achieved already on the 20th day. A longish root vegetable, the length of which reaches 9 cm with a diameter of 2 cm, weighing up to 25 g. It has a peculiar semi-sharp taste, the fruit is very juicy and crisp.
Sow it in greenhouses and in open ground in the spring. The summer period is not suitable for sowing, as the plant goes into arrows. The average yield is 3.5 kg / m. sq. 
"18 days"
Maturation term - 18-20 days. Oblong root has a cylindrical shape, rich pink color of the skin with a snow-white tip. Taste of pulp: gentle and juicy, without sharpness. Grown on open ground and in greenhouses only in the spring. The average yield is 2 kg / m. sq.
Did you know? At the International Space Station, different plants were grown, studying how crops grown in weightlessness are genetically modified. Radish is one of these plants. Its undoubted advantages are: a short growing season and waste-free diet - the leaves of this culture are no less nutritious than the root itself.
Mid-season varieties
To mid-season varieties include roots with a maturity of 30-35 days.
We recommend to get acquainted with the beneficial properties of root vegetables such as carrots (white, purple, yellow), cassava, Jerusalem artichoke, rutabaga, turnip, yacon, daikon, black radish, parsnip.
"Alba"
The period of ripening radish varies from 23 to 32 days. White radish has an oval shape, slightly flattened. The length of the fruit is from 3 to 6 cm, diameter - from 2.5 to 3.5 cm. The flesh is tender, dense, juicy, pleasant taste. Average yield up to 1.7 kg / sq. M. 
"Vera MS"
Technical ripeness of culture is achieved already at 30-35 days. Radish weighing 30 g, with a diameter of 4.5 cm, is purple-red in color with dense white pulp with pinkish veins. The taste is tender, juicy. Productivity is quite high - up to 4 kg / sq. M.
Did you know? Radish appeared in our country thanks to Peter I, at the end of the 17th century, he brought it to Russia and included it in its menu. The courtiers did not share his taste and she did not receive much distribution. Everything changed in the 18th century, when the fashion for everything French came ... and for French cuisine as well.
"Wuerzburg 59"
Technical ripeness of culture is achieved already at 25-35 days. Root crop of a round form with a weight up to 17 g, a raspberry color and a smooth surface. The flesh is firm, juicy, pinkish-white in color with a delicate and sweet taste, without bitterness. Resistant to tsvetushnosti. Grown in open ground. Average yield up to 1.7 kg / sq. M. 
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Helios
The period of ripening culture is 30 days. Planted in open ground from April to August inclusive. Root crop of bright yellow color, weighing up to 20 g, rounded shape. Average yield is 2.3 kg / sq. M. 
"Zlata"
Crop ripening period - up to 30 days. Round root crop of yellow color with a mass of 25 g, have a rough surface. The flesh has a delicate flavor, juicy, white. Cold-resistant, seedlings of plants easily tolerate frosts.
It is a short day plant, therefore it is planted either in early spring or at the end of summer, towards winter. The variety is drought tolerant, does not go into arrows. Average yield up to 2 kg / sq. M. 
"Quantum"
The period of ripening radish varies from 29 to 32 days. Root crop is purple-red color, with pale white flesh, crispy and juicy, slightly sharp to taste. Radish has a cylindrical shape, grows up to 10 cm long and 3 cm in diameter.
The variety is disease resistant. Grown in greenhouses and open ground. Average yield up to 2 kg / sq. M.
"Autumn giant"
Technical ripeness of culture is achieved already on the 25-28 day. White root crop of an oval form, up to 8 cm long, with a diameter up to 6 cm, with good taste indicators. The flesh is white, juicy, dense. The mass of radishes is 120-170 g. The average yield is up to 2.1 kg / sq.m.
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"Sachs"
The period of ripening culture is from 25 to 30 days. Fruits are small, up to 10 g each, dense with a pinkish heart core, with a sharply sweet taste. Average yield up to 1.4 kg / sq. M. 
"Slavia"
The period of ripening culture is from 32 to 35 days. The fruit is a cylindrical form of red color with a snow-white tip, up to 8 cm long and weighing up to 25 g. The flesh is dense, white, juicy, slightly sharp. Can be grown in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The variety is resistant to cracking, does not shoot. 
Late varieties
Radishes, which ripening period exceeds 35 days, are classified as late varieties.
"Dungan"
The period of ripening radish varies from 31 to 55 days. Dungan variety has a flat-rounded shape, up to 7 cm long and up to 7 cm in diameter. The radish is painted in a bright red color, the flesh is white, juicy with a pleasantly sweet spicy taste. Average yield is 3.5 kg / sq. M.
"Icicle"
The term of ripening culture is from 35 to 40 days. White variety of cone-shaped radish, can reach up to 15 cm in length, weighing up to 60 g. "Icicle" - a delicious vegetable, crisp, juicy, medium-spicy to taste. 
Long time retains its qualities. Grown in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. Cold-resistant, not afraid of disease, high-yielding variety.
Red Giant
The period of ripening radish varies from 38 to 50 days. Fruits are saturated bright pink color, cylindrical shape, up to 15 cm long, up to 4 cm in diameter and weighing up to 100 g. The flesh is juicy, white, with pink veins.
Root easily tolerates a temporary drought, is not prone to coloring. Sit down from April to July inclusive. Average yield is 4 kg / sq. M.
Did you know? On the territory of Mexico, in the small town of Oaxaca, since 1987 they have been holding an amazing festival "Radish Night". Every year on December 23, local and invited farmers compete in the skill of creating sculptures and radish compositions. This holiday has an amazing story: the Spanish monks, who first brought radishes to Mexico, in order to attract attention to them, cut out funny figures from it.
"Rampoush"
The period of ripening culture is from 28 to 35 days. White fruits of a spindle-shaped form, juicy, with a pleasant medium-hot flavor. This grade is intended only for an open ground. 
"Champion"
Crop ripening period - up to 35 days. Red colored root vegetable, slightly elongated shape with a smooth surface. The heads are small, with white and tender flesh. Average yield is 1.4 kg / sq. M.
The best varieties of radish
For Siberia
When choosing a variety of radish, which will be planted on the territory of Siberia, you should consider some of the plant's potential:
- disease resistance;
- pest resistance;
- endurance with temperature variations.
Such varieties of radish as “Alba”, “Dungarsky”, “Greenhouse”, Icicle ”,“ Champion ”,“ Red Giant ”are allowed to plant in the Siberian regions. 
For Moscow region
On the lands of the Moscow region, the following varieties of radishes showed themselves well: "Heat", "French Breakfast", "Zlata", "Red Giant", "Champion", "Vera MS", "Würzburg 59". These are seeds that tolerate spring frosts fairly easily and are resistant to pests.
For the Urals
To obtain early harvest of radishes in the lands of the Urals, the seeds should be sown in early April, but only under shelter - in greenhouses. Early ripening varieties will quickly get the crop, they are less susceptible to various diseases.
In the open ground, seeds are sown only when the night temperature is stable when the threat of night frost is over. The following varieties of radish have proven themselves well: "Hothouse", Icicle "," Champion "," Red Giant "," Alba ". 
The garden radish is a valuable and useful vegetable of the rounded or extended form which differs in juicy taste. For the cultivation of radish using greenhouses, greenhouses, sown in open ground. If desired, it can be grown year-round.
Thanks to the work of breeders, many varieties of radish appeared with different taste indices and varied color of the root of the root crop. With proper care (watering, timely weeding and loosening the soil), a good harvest can be achieved after the planted crop.
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