The best varieties of radish for open ground

All varieties of radish are divided into annual and biennial species. In addition, the classification takes into account where a particular variety was bred. For summer residents who do not have greenhouses, varieties that can be grown in an unprotected garden are of interest. Too capricious vegetables in this case will not work. Radish for sowing in open ground must withstand cold, strong winds, temperature changes, light frosts.

Ripening terms

Summer residents start sowing work as soon as the ground thaws and warms up slightly. In the southern regions, this occurs in the first days of spring, in the middle lane - in April. The last sowing of radish seeds is carried out in late summer or autumn.

Radish varieties are divided into groups according to the growing season:

• ultra early - the harvest ripens in 16–20 days;
• early ripening - the vegetable ripens in 21-30 days;
• mid-season - the harvest is obtained in 30–35 days;
• late-ripening - roots are harvested after 36–45 days.

In the summer months, most varieties are not sown, because due to the heat and dryness, the roots are formed tough, they can taste bitter, and the plants “go into the arrow”. Radish can also shoot up when sowing too early or too thick. However, breeders have developed varieties that are resistant to shooting and high temperatures, they are called all-season. Such radish can be successfully grown in the middle of summer.

Which varieties should you choose?

Gardeners of Siberia and the Urals should choose seeds of early ripening varieties and hybrids for planting. In just 2 weeks, you can get juicy crispy vegetables ready to eat, which will not have time to get sick even in adverse weather conditions.

Residents of the south of the country are in the most advantageous position - they can grow any variety of vegetables, including late-ripening ones.

In the middle lane, when choosing seeds, it is better to give preference to early and mid-season species.

If the radishes are grown for canning, choose small-fruited varieties that fit well even in small jars. For use as a snack and in salads, it is better to give preference to large-fruited varieties.

The best varieties for open ground

Whatever the radish variety, a suitable place should be found for good crop growth. The plot must be flat and sunny. In the shade, the tops are strongly stretched, and the roots become smaller.

Fruits differ in size, shape, color, taste. After reading the description, summer residents will be able to choose the most suitable variety for open ground.

Early varieties

Early varieties of radish are not subjected to heat treatment; they are used for making salads and snacks. The skin of such root crops is thin, and the flesh is tender. Early radishes are not stored for a long time, so you need to eat them as soon as possible.

Popular varieties among summer residents:

• "16 days". An ultra early variety with the best characteristics. The vegetable is cultivated in the open field and under a film cover. The radish has a good yield, it does not give arrows, it is resistant to root crops cracking. Fruits are rounded, even, skin color is bright red, white at the tip. Radish gains weight up to 20 g, its pulp inside is white, juicy, tender, sweetish in taste. The growing season is 16–20 days. The crop is harvested gradually, thinning the planting every other day.



• Early red. An ancient radish variety that is still popular today. The crop is ready to be harvested in 20-25 days from the moment of emergence of friendly shoots. The plant has a compact leaf rosette, suitable for growing on any soil.Radish tolerates heat well and long daylight hours. The variety is resistant to bloom and unfavorable weather. Fruits are round in shape, with a dark red skin, weighing 20–30 g. The pulp is weakly sharp, does not contain bitterness. The variety belongs to the group of table purposes, has a rather long shelf life.



• "Presto". Radish seeds sprout amicably, it is characterized by resistance to frost and bad weather. The vegetable is not prone to shooting and cracking. Can be grown in a versatile way. The main advantage of the variety is its ability to produce high yields (up to 2.5 kg per 1 sq. M). The fruits of the radish are round, weighing 11 g. The skin is colored red. The pulp is juicy, tender texture, not bitter. The variety is resistant to diseases. The fruits can be stored for a long time, with careful handling they tolerate transportation well. The harvest can be obtained in 16 days from the moment of germination.



• "Heat". An old variety that has gained popularity due to its high yield and unpretentiousness. The growing season lasts 18–27 days from the moment of emergence. Up to 3.5 kg of radish can be obtained from one square meter. The rosette is spreading, while the number of leaves is small. Root crops weighing 15-30 g have a rounded shape, covered with a scarlet skin. The pulp is dense, crunches when bitten. The fruits are sweet, with a slight spicy aftertaste, crunchy. The variety is resistant to shooting, temperature extremes, and the formation of voids in the fruit. From leaving, radishes only need loosening and watering.

From early maturing varieties are also popular "Duro Krasnodarskoe", "Zlata", "French Breakfast", "Ruby", "Baron".

The early Dutch hybrids also won the love of summer residents: Sora, Diego, Rondar, Dubel, Rolex.

Mid-season varieties

Mid-season varieties take just over a month to ripen. Root vegetables tend to have a richer, more spicy flavor. Due to its dense skin, radish tolerates transportation and long-term storage well.

The most popular mid-season varieties:

• "Würzburg 59". A variety of the Nizhny Novgorod selection with a spreading rosette, consisting of 5-8 leaves. It is resistant to frost. The ripening period lasts up to 35 days. Average yield - up to 1.7 kg per 1 sq. meters. Radish rounded, even, fruit weight - 14–17 g. Skin color - raspberry. The pulp has a pinkish tinge, dense texture. Root vegetables have a traditional spicy taste without bitterness.



• "Autumn giant". Radish gives large root crops weighing up to 170 g. It grows well in fertile sandy soil. "Autumn Giant" was launched in the Kuban in 1977 and is still very popular. The growing cycle lasts 25–28 days. From 1 sq. meters you can get up to 2.1 kg of harvest. This radish has a round-oval shape. The fruits are covered with a white skin, their weight is 120–170 g. The snow-white pulp is distinguished by its juiciness and good taste.



• Alba. One of the most popular mid-season varieties for the middle lane. Can be cultivated in the open field and in the greenhouse. The fruits have a salad purpose. The harvest can be obtained in 23–32 days from the moment of germination. Productivity - 1.2-1.8 kg per 1 sq. meters. "Alba" has oval-shaped fruits, white in color, weighing 25 g. The pulp is dense in consistency. Radish has a juicy pleasant taste with a slight bitterness. "Alba" is not prone to the formation of arrows and the formation of voids in the fruit.

Of the mid-season radish varieties, one can also note "Rondeel", "Ilku", "Tarzana", "Dungansky 12/8", "Mercado".

The best late varieties

Late-ripening radish varieties are most suitable for long-term storage, while the root crops do not lose marketability. The skin of such a radish is as dense as possible, the taste is rich. Late varieties boast the largest fruits.

• Ice Icicle. A high-yielding variety that produces fruits of an original shape. Can be grown outdoors and in plastic greenhouses.Vegetation lasts 35–40 days. During cultivation, the plant requires increased light and humidity. The shape of the root crops is elongated, conical. Average fruit weight - 50 g. Radish covered with white skin. The fragrant pulp has a weak taste, there is no bitterness. Radish is resistant to temperature fluctuations and frost, not prone to shooting, well stored.



• "Red Giant". The variety with massive cylindrical fruits can be grown in a universal way. The crop ripens in 40-50 days from the moment of germination. Large radish has a high yield - up to 4.3 kg per 1 sq. m with proper agricultural technology, sufficient light and humidity. The fruits are elongated, their weight reaches 150 g. The skin of the radish is raspberry, the tip is white. The flesh of the roots is dense, crispy, white. There are spicy notes in the taste, with proper cultivation there is no bitterness. The "Red Giant" does not tolerate heat well, therefore it is not suitable for summer sowing. Radish is resistant to shooting and flowering, well stored.



• "Mother-in-law's surprise". The variety with the original name was included in the State Register relatively recently - in 2015. Recommended for growing in all regions. Ripening occurs approximately 40 days after germination. Productivity - up to 2.5 kg per 1 sq. meters. The fruits are formed in the form of elongated cones weighing about 50 g, they are covered with a white smooth skin. The pulp is juicy, sweetish, slightly spicy. Radish retains its commercial qualities for a long time. It is sown in early spring and late summer. "Surprise mother-in-law" is resistant to flowers, tolerates transportation well. It is consumed fresh.

It is better for gardeners to choose late varieties of domestic selection for planting. Such radishes are better adapted to local growing conditions and have stronger immunity.

Varieties for all-season cultivation

It is clear that summer residents would like to plant radishes not only in early spring and late summer. In this case, there are varietal options for all-season cultivation, which can be cultivated without a break in the summer heat. Of the types listed above, this list includes: "French breakfast", "Dubel", "Ruby", "Sora", "Red giant".

Also suitable for growing in summer:

• Gloriet;
• "Carmen";
• "Rebel";
• "White Giant";
• "Champion";
• Celeste.

All these species have different characteristics and periods of fruiting, they have one thing in common - the heat and long daylight hours do not cause deterioration in the quality of grown root crops. The radish pulp remains tender, juicy, sweetish.

Radish is a tasty and healthy vegetable, which is one of the first to appear on the table among summer residents. Don't be afraid to plant radishes that have not yet been grown. Perhaps the experiment will be so successful that you will want to repeat it. With proper agricultural technology, this crop gives amazing results in a very short time.