Growing radish outdoors
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Growing radishes outdoors by following the tips below will help you get a rich harvest.
The benefits of radish
The main value of radish is that when using radish, the human body will quickly carry out the prevention of vitamin deficiency.
Radish is a storehouse of minerals and vitamins. Radish is also valuable for the presence of carbohydrates. There is a lot of protein in it.
The benefits of eating radishes are enormous.
Radish, due to the presence of many useful substances in it, strengthens the human body. With the constant use of radishes in your diet, radishes will protect the body from cancer.
Its main property is that it strengthens the immune system. Phytoncides, which are found in radishes, play the role of antibiotics, which is useful for diseases of the oral cavity, in the prevention of influenza. Radish recommend
diabetics, obese people. It can also be used in cosmetology.
To make the skin look radiant and even out wrinkles, it is recommended to prepare a mask: grate the radish on a fine grater and mix the resulting mass with lemon juice. Hold for twenty minutes and rinse
water.
Important. Cannot be stored under vacuum. It will lose its beneficial properties. If you eat radishes on an empty stomach, you can provoke an exacerbation of gastrointestinal disease. It is forbidden to use radishes for diseases such as gastritis, ulcers, pancreatitis.
In addition, radish is an unpretentious plant and is easy to care for. It can be planted early.
Conditions for growing radishes in the open field
Growing radish in the open field: photo
The cold resistance of the radish determines its planting time. In early spring - in early April, it can already be sown. To ensure rapid germination of sowing, it is recommended to cover the planting with a film
material.
Growing radishes in the open field from seeds
Growing radish in the open field: photo
It is necessary to choose the right variety for planting. Seeds must be the same size before planting. They should be kept in water for 24 hours.
And 20 minutes before sowing, soak in hot water in order to prevent diseases. Dry and treat with growth stimulants.
Soil for growing radishes
The soil is prepared in the fall. Dig up, remove weeds, fertilize with compost and humus.
In the spring, dig up and fertilize again. The soil must be neutral.
It is recommended to plant the radishes in a new location every year. It can be planted in places where potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and beans used to grow.
Outdoor care for radishes
Growing radish in the open field: photo
The sowing of the seed is carried out in rows in the grooves. The distance between the rows is ten centimeters. Planting depth is one centimeter. Pour boiling water over the grooves. Planting is not thick. It is good to compact the sprinkled earth. After sowing, water the beds and cover them with ash.
Outdoor care for radishes:
- Water properly. It is recommended to water in the morning and evening.
- Thin if thick.
- Loosen the soil carefully so as not to damage the roots.
- Top dressing with fertilizers.
- Take action to combat pests.
Secrets of growing radish outdoors
Growing radish in the open field: photo
Often in most gardeners, radishes grow into an arrow.
The reasons may be the following:
- Seeds are densely planted. Not enough room to grow.
- The land is oversaturated with nitrogen introduced with manure. In this case
tops grow well, and radishes grow small. - High ambient temperature. Radishes are comfortable with
temperature eighteen to twenty degrees. - Excess light on the site. Radish loves shaded areas.
- Lack of illumination. Radish does not grow in the dark.
- Lack of moisture. This is the first reason for shooting.
- Improper watering. Water stagnation should not be allowed during watering.
Watering is necessary not often, but abundantly. The soil should be moist to a depth of eight centimeters. Adequate watering every two days. And in hot weather, water should be done daily.
Harvesting
The radish is harvested as it ripens. Gently pull out large roots, and leave the rest until
growing.
Growing radish: photo
