When and how to plant pineapple radish

Pineapple radish is a new variety of vegetable introduced into China in recent years. It is known as the "new radish" and is named pineapple radish because its shape is somewhat similar to pineapple. It has a crispy texture, sufficient moisture, high nutritional value, is very popular in the market, and has good planting prospects. So how to grow pineapple radish? Let’s take a look at the planting time and method of pineapple radish.

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Pineapple radish planting time

It is best to plant pineapple radish in spring because the temperature and soil moisture are suitable at this time. The time for sowing is around mid-to-late March to late April each year.

How to plant pineapple radish

1. Soil selection

Choose a flat, sunny and well-drained field for planting. The soil should be deep and fertile, while maintaining good aeration and drainage.

2. Land preparation and fertilization

Generally, the land needs to be plowed 25 cm deep before sowing, and decomposed and fermented cake fertilizer should be mixed in as base fertilizer.

3. Germination treatment

Before sowing, first select seeds with full and round grains, then soak the seeds in clean water for 3-4 hours, take them out, wrap them with gauze, and place them in a brightly lit environment to germinate. When the pineapple radish seeds turn white, they can be sown.

4. Sowing method

The germinated seeds can be evenly spread into the soil by row sowing. After sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil and water thoroughly so that the seeds can germinate as soon as possible.

5. Post-sowing management

(1) During the seedling stage of pineapple radish, attention should be paid to thinning out the seedlings at different times and transplanting them at the right time to ensure that the seedlings are uniform and strong.

(2) During the growing period of pineapple radish, sufficient water should be provided to maintain the soil moisture content at 70%-80%. In rainy seasons, water should be drained in time to prevent seedling death.

(3) Trim weeds regularly and take timely measures to prevent and control pests and diseases.

6. Harvest at the right time

It takes about 60 days from sowing to harvesting pineapple radish. When harvesting, first cut off the top of the radish, then dig out the main body of the radish, being careful to keep about 2 cm of leaf tips to prevent further hollowing of the radish.

The above is an introduction to the planting time and methods of pineapple radish. However, in actual operations, appropriate adjustments need to be made based on local climatic conditions and soil characteristics.