When will red heart radish be planted?

Red heart radish is often planted in late September, with a choice of water and fertilizer retention, deep soil layer, rich humus, normal drainage, and slightly acidic sandy soil. After being exposed to sunlight, apply enough farmyard manure, and then sow the prepared seeds into the soil. Place 2 to 3 seeds in each cave, water thoroughly, spray an appropriate amount of herbicide, and finally cover with straw to prevent soil compaction.

Planting time of red heart radish

Red heart radishes prefer cool environments and have a high demand for sunlight. Therefore, they often choose to plant in late September, when the temperature is neither high nor low, which is suitable for the growth of red heart radishes.

Planting methods for red heart radish

1. Cultivation conditions

Red heart radishes have certain requirements for soil, and it is best to choose soil with water and fertilizer retention, deep soil layer, rich humus, normal drainage, and slightly acidic sandy soil. This can promote the growth of radishes, thereby improving their quality and yield.

2. Sowing conditions

After selecting the planting site, it is necessary to first prepare the land and cultivate it deeply, with a depth of about 35 centimeters. After exposure to sunlight, apply sufficient farmyard fertilizer, usually using hole sowing. First, control the sowing density and dig holes. Place 2 to 3 seeds in each hole, then water it thoroughly, spray an appropriate amount of herbicide, and finally cover it with straw to moisturize the soil to prevent soil compaction.

3. Post management

After the red heart radish seedlings grow true leaves, they can be pruned. When four true leaves are grown, they can be pruned again. Weak or dead seedlings should be removed. When the seedlings grow five true leaves, they can be planted. After planting, it is necessary to cultivate and weed the seedlings to prevent nutrient loss and affect their normal growth. When using herbicides, attention should be paid to the dosage to prevent pesticide damage to the seedlings.

Notes on planting red heart radish

Red heart radish has a very high demand for water and is not drought resistant. When planting, it is necessary to ensure that the soil is moist, especially after sowing, to ensure sufficient water. After emergence, it needs to be watered appropriately to promote the growth of fleshy roots. In addition, fertilization should be reduced during the seedling stage, and topdressing should be carried out after seedling setting. Fertilization can be done together with weed control and soil cultivation, with a minimum of 4 times of fertilization during the growth period.