Radish Red Giant: description, photo, reviews

Radish Red Giant – a variety whose distinctive feature is the elongated cylindrical shape of the roots, like carrots, and their impressive size. Radish pulp is sweet, dense, without voids. The variety was bred by the Far Eastern Experimental Station of the All- Research Institute of Plant Growing. You can plant the Red Giant radish both in open and protected ground. Root vegetables are consumed fresh, as an independent dish, and are also used for making snacks and salads.

Description of radish Red giant

Radish Red Giant is a mid-season, cold-resistant, high-yielding variety for spring and autumn cultivation. Suitable for greenhouse, film and soil cultivation. The variety is resistant to most radish diseases, in particular to flowering. Root crops are large, with juicy, long-lasting pulp.

Main characteristics

Productivity

The term of ripening of the radish variety “Red Giant” is 40-50 days from germination to technical maturity. The commercial yield of the variety is high, on average – 2,5-4,3 kg/m2. To obtain a decent harvest for this garden crop, it is necessary to provide a sufficient level of illumination and humidity. Also an important factor is the observance of crop rotation.

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety of radish Red giant has a number of advantages, among which are such as:

• cold resistance;
• ability to germinate at low temperatures;
• high yield;
• resistance to arming;
• keeping quality;
• resistance to flowering and cruciferous flea infestation.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• long term maturation;
• average resistance to certain types of diseases and pests.

Rules of landing and care

Variety Red giant belongs to the group of plants with a long daylight hours. Accordingly, with a day length of more than 14 hours, the radish begins to shoot. Instead of roots, plants grow green mass, bloom quickly and form seeds. Therefore, at the very peak of the summer season, it will not be possible to grow a good crop.

To obtain root crops, the sowing of seeds should be carried out in such a way that the plants grow and develop in a short light period. Based on this, the best time for planting will be early spring or late summer.

The main care for the Red Giant radish variety is the timely implementation of such agrotechnical measures as:

• watering;
• loosening;
• thinning
• top dressing.

Recommended dates

When growing radishes of the Red Giant variety in open ground, sowing seeds can be done several times per season.

The following landing times are recommended:

1. At the very beginning of spring. Spring planting begins immediately after the snow melts. To obtain the earliest possible harvest, you can use shelters – greenhouses and greenhouses.
2. Late May, early June. It is possible to allocate for crops those beds on which lettuce or onions grew in the spring.
3. At the beginning of July.
4. Late summer, early autumn (August-September).

But, do not forget that under adverse weather conditions in the spring-winter period, plants sown before winter can simply bloom without tying root crops.

When growing the Red Giant radish (pictured) in greenhouses (greenhouses and greenhouses), it is recommended to sow seeds during such periods:

• February-April;
• August-November.

Choosing a place and preparing beds

The red giant is a cold-resistant variety, therefore, during spring planting, you can not allocate a separate bed for it. Radishes may simply be a precursor to more heat-loving crops. Before the time comes for their landing in the ground, the radish will have time to ripen. The main thing is that the site is well lit in the morning and evening. At lunchtime, the sun is contraindicated, as it will provoke excessive growth of tops.

The soil of the Red Giant radish variety prefers sandy, slightly acidic (pH 5,5-7,0). It must be loose, otherwise the roots may crack. The soil for spring planting is prepared in the fall, introducing decomposed compost and humus. Mineral fertilizers are also added – superphosphate, potassium salt. Then the bed is leveled with a rake.

Autumn radish of the Red Giant variety is grown mainly in repeated plantings. At the same time, the soil begins to be prepared immediately after harvesting the predecessor.

Landing algorithm

The red radish Giant, judging by the photo, belongs to large-fruited varieties that are recommended to be sown according to the following scheme:

The seeding rate for radish seeds is 1,0-1,2 g/m2 (1-110 seeds per 130 g). Summer crops, unlike spring crops, need more light during the day, so crops should be done more sparsely. Planting material before sowing is recommended to soak for 12 hours. It is best to plant in cool and humid weather.

Step by step boarding process:

1. Make grooves and compact their bottom.
2. Spill with water.
3. Spread the seeds.
4. Fill the grooves with soil.

The depth of seed embedding is 1,5-2,5 cm. Excessive deepening can provoke deformation of root crops.

Peculiarities of growing

The optimum air temperature for growing radishes is 16-20 °C. At the same time, the formation of root crops can occur even at 12-14 ° C. He does not like the Red Giant variety shade and thickened plantings.

When growing autumn radish, special attention should be paid to soil moisture. In early spring, soil moisture is usually sufficient for the full development and growth of the Red Giant radish. In summer and autumn, the lack of water in the soil can lead to the formation of rough, bitter and dry fruits. Humidity fluctuations provoke the formation of constrictions on root crops.

Watering

Radishes of the Red Giant variety need regular but moderate watering. With insufficient moisture, root crops will grow hollow, dry and pungent in taste. Whereas with an excess of moisture, they can simply rot. Therefore, the flow of moisture into the soil must be regulated and dosed.

Early and premature flowering can be prevented by watering no more than 2-3 times a week, in small portions. Thus, the temperature of the soil will decrease. At the same time, it is important to monitor the level of humidity, watering the beds as they dry out. In hot weather, daily watering may be necessary. Radish variety Red Giant has a highly developed root system, which should be taken into account when watering.

Radishes can be watered with clean water, herbal infusions, solutions of ash and tobacco. It is preferable to combine watering with preventive treatment of the soil from pests and diseases. The last time the plants are watered a few hours before harvest, which will allow the fruits to be stored longer and remain juicy.

Thinning

Basically, when sowing the Red Giant radish, a frequent sowing method is used. Thus, germination is increased, it is easier for sprouts to break through and weeds do not drown them out. As a result, crops often come out thickened. Seedlings begin to fight among themselves for water, light and nutrients necessary for full development. As a result, root crops grow small and deformed.

Therefore, crops need subsequent thinning, which is carried out at least twice per season:

1. 5 days after germination, so that the sprouts do not stretch from shading. The leaves at the same time take a horizontal position, which prevents the shooting. The optimal interval between sprouts should be 2-3 cm.
2. 1 month after sowing. The distance between seedlings should be at least 5-6 cm. At the same time, it is recommended to weed the beds to remove weeds and improve aeration.

Basic rules:

1. Thinning is carried out in the evening, after watering.
2. The soil around the sprout is held with one hand, the second is pulled out of the ground.
3. The soil after thinning must be compacted.
4. Crops must be watered.

Additional fertilizing

Feeding radishes of the Red Giant variety should be done with caution, as root crops have the ability to accumulate nitrates. Particular attention should be paid to chemicals.

The main fertilization is carried out in the fall. During digging, organic fertilizers are applied to the soil. In the spring, just before planting, a mineral complex is added.

Fertile soils do not need organic fertilizers. It will be quite enough to be introduced in the fall of the previous year. If necessary, a mineral complex can be added to the soil.

Composition (per 1 m2):

• superphosphate – 30-40 g;
• ammonium nitrate – 30-40 g;
• potassium salt – 40 g.

On poor soils contribute (per 1 m2):

• humus or compost – 1 bucket;
• garden mixture – 40 g.

Pests and diseases

The Red Giant Radish is affected by the same pests and diseases as other cruciferous crops.

Conclusion

You can plant the Red Giant radish in spring and summer, while getting quite large and tasty and healthy root crops. The variety is versatile and quite unpretentious in care. It is popular with gardeners due to its excellent commercial qualities, high yields and suitability for long-term storage.

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