Radish

Raphanus sativus L. vaiv nigei PeiSi This is an annual root crop, a relative of the radish. It is a very ancient cultural plant that was grown during the construction of the pyramids. Apparently, even then the radish served as a protective plant against infections, since it contains phytoncides - substances that kill bacteria. On the useful properties of radish, see here.

Radish simply grow on any good soil garden plots. Sow it directly to the bed, but the intervals between grooves should be at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other. The sowing period is June-end of July. Remove the radish as late as possible. If the radish's need for moisture in the year was satisfied, then it is more delicious.

We grow a variety of "Kulata black".Roots are well kept in a cellar in moist sand. The radish contains traces of carotene, vitamin B, about 35 mg% of vitamin C, as well as phytoncid substances and medicinal essential oil with rafanol, many minerals, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, iron and phosphorus salts.

Radish is the eldest sister of radish, and therefore they have the same requirements for the conditions of growth and development.

White radish

The taste of a summer radish is the same as that of a radish, maybe a bit more sharp. Radish has the same useful properties as radish. Of the varieties we have the white Maya.

White radish( summer) is sown and grown at the same time and in the same way as radish, only the planting scheme is 10 x 10 cm. The growing season is longer, about 50-60 days, and it takes out much more nutrients from the soil(agronorm 37, balance 41: 10: 49).Therefore, the introduction of ash before sowing can not be avoided, it is necessary to add organic matter( 1/2 bucket per meter of planting) and potash fertilizer( but 3 tablespoons per meter) to the soil before planting. To sow the summer radish it is necessary as soon as possible, that, firstly, the shoots have left from the leaf block, and secondly, they did not throw out the flower arrow too early.

Summer radish is an annual culture. It forms a root and gives seeds in the same summer. Therefore, you can not tighten it with cleaning, otherwise the radish will outgrow and throw out the flower arrow. The radish is badly damaged by the fly.

After harvesting, the roots can be stored in a plastic open bag in the refrigerator for no more than a month.

Black radish

We have the varieties Black Round and Gaivor.

Black, or winter, radish is a two-year plant. In the first year, it forms a root crop, and in the second year a plant grows from the root crop, giving seeds. In the North-West, the best time for sowing winter radish is in early June.

The soil must be deeply digged, well-fertilized with organic, before the sowing in the furrows should be made ash( per glass per meter of planting), as well as any complete mineral fertilizer( for example, 3 tablespoons of azofoski per meter of planting).

Black radish grows pretty long, about 90 days, so it has to be fed twice. The first time - in the stage of 5-6 leaves( 3 tablespoons of azofoski for 10 liters of water, spending a glass under the plant).The second time - in the stage of rooting the root( 1 tablespoon of superphosphate, 2 tablespoons of any potassium fertilizer per 10 liters of water, spending a glass under the plant).Or, you can make a planting 3 to 4 AVA pellets and no longer fuss with the fertilizing before cleaning. But the radish should be watered regularly, especially in the initial stage of growth, before rooting. With a lack of moisture radish coarsens.

Black radish can be grown through seedlings, because having a round root, it easily tolerates the transplant, it does not make any sense.

There are no serious diseases in the radish, and cruciferous fleas are most dangerous from the pests at an early stage of development( up to 5-6 leaves) and a summer fly. Sometimes it is recommended against the summer vegetable flies to use a preparation against all soil pests - "Bazudin".This potent remedy can only be applied to the soil before sowing. Weekly loosening of the soil in the aisles and filling the rows with conifer needles - measures are effective and quite safe. In addition, against flies, you just have to use lutrasil.

Radish can be cleaned late in the fall, but better in September. The top and long roots are cropped.

Store roots in a cellar or basement, along with potatoes and beets.

Radish affects the metabolism, has a diuretic and choleretic effect. It has a very good effect on the secretion of digestive juices. Radish also acts against coughing with a slight cold. Use either grated radish mixed with honey, or salted, or just her juice. A sharp( bitter) radish stimulates the appetite and improves digestion. Therefore, it can be used in its raw form as an additive to digestible dishes.

Consume radish large chopped and lightly salted, it can be flavored with lemon and vegetable oil. Serve the radish with seasoned cheeses and beer. Radish can be stewed in oil and served as a side dish. Can be used in pates and salads. In small quantities, radish is added to mixed salads with vinegar.