Planting time and method of northern radish, cultivation method and management points

Planting time of northern radish

When planting radishes in northern regions, autumn and winter radishes are generally the main focus, with spring and summer radishes as a supplement. Therefore, when planting in northern regions, it is mainly carried out in July each year and harvested in October. When planting, it is necessary to do so when the weather is relatively clear.

Northern radish planting method

1. Prepare the land and make ridges: Radish is a root vegetable, so when planting it, you must use loose and fertile soil, deep plowing and land preparation, apply enough base fertilizer in the soil, and make ridges and ridges.

2. Planting: When sowing radish seeds, you need to determine the planting spacing according to its variety. Generally, large and medium-sized varieties will be sown in holes. After digging a hole, sow the seeds in the soil.

3. Management during the seedling stage: After the radish seedlings emerge from the soil, thinning must be done in time to prevent the plants from growing too tall. Generally, after the first true leaf grows out, there should be 4-5 seedlings in each hole.

Precautions for planting radish in the north

When caring for northern radishes in the seedling stage, they need a sufficient moisture environment and should be watered in a timely manner. However, after the seedling stage, proper water control is required to promote the expansion of the fleshy rhizomes. As the plants grow, top dressing is required regularly.