Which month is best for sowing white radish?

There are many types of radish , including white radish, green radish, red radish, etc. Among them, white radish is widely cultivated throughout China. Compared with other radish varieties , white radish has stronger adaptability, which makes it more commonly grown in different regions. So when is the best month to sow white radish?

Which month is best for sowing white radish?

Many varieties of white radish are suitable for sowing in spring, summer and autumn, which is why we can see white radishes in the market all year round. In the northern regions, the sowing time of autumn radish is usually from mid-July to August, while in areas south of the Yangtze River, it is sown from late August to around October. Specifically, sowing is mostly carried out in mid-to-late July in the Northeast and Northwest regions, while sowing is carried out around August 1 to 20 in North China. As for the southern region, the sowing period is scheduled from September to October.

Radish planting tips

1. Soil preparation and fertilization

2-3 days before planting radish, base fertilizer should be applied first, and then the soil should be deep plowed and carefully cultivated to make ridges or furrows about 20 cm high to reduce the impact of heavy rain on the growth of seedlings. Also, mix the fertilizer evenly into the soil to avoid localized fertilizer concentrations that can cause root bifurcation and growth problems. The fertilizers that can be used include decomposed organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer . After the base fertilizer is applied and the soil is prepared, you can start sowing.

2. Planting seeds

When sowing radishes, it is recommended to keep the row spacing at 50-60 cm, and the plant spacing at around 20-30 cm depending on the size of the radish variety. When digging the hole, it should not be too deep, but shallow. After watering, wait for the water to penetrate and sow 4-5 seeds in each hole. After sowing, cover the soil with no more than 1 cm to avoid too thick soil layer affecting germination. Due to the high temperature, strong light and thin soil cover, you can cover the seeds with items after sowing to keep them moist, which will help the seeds germinate and emerge. Remove the covering after about 70 hours to ensure smooth emergence.

3. Seedling management

The first priority after radish seedlings emerge is to control flea beetles, as they will harm seedlings that have not yet grown true leaves. Secondly, thinning out the seedlings needs to be done in stages. The first thinning should be done when the seedlings grow true leaves, to remove the overcrowded seedlings and maintain appropriate growth space. The second thinning should be done when the seedlings grow 4-5 true leaves, with one seedling retained in each hole. At the same time, the soil should be loosened frequently during the seedling stage to promote the growth of seedlings. In addition, pay attention to the dryness and wetness of the soil, water it in time during droughts, and pay attention to drainage after rain.

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