Red radish planting methods and techniques

Red radish is a special variety of radish. The skin of this radish is green, and the flesh inside is attractive red. It tastes sweet, crisp and tender when eaten, and has high nutritional value. If conditions permit, you can grow some yourself. It is safe and convenient to eat after harvesting. The following is a detailed introduction to the planting method of red radish. Friends who want to grow red radish can learn it in advance.

How to grow red radish

1. Choice of soil for planting red radish

When planting red radish, you need to choose a plot with plenty of sunlight, and the soil should preferably be sandy loam, with a convenient water source, and the soil depth should be about 40 centimeters. Red radish cannot be planted in plots that are relatively low in terrain and have severe waterlogging.

2. Planting time of red radish

The planting time of red radish is mostly in late August or early September every year. The plant spacing is about 30 cm, and the planting quantity per acre is about 6,000. Red radish should be transplanted early after planting, and it is best to transplant it when it grows the first leaf.

3. Fertilizer management for red radish planting

The supply of fertilizer is also very important when planting red radish. At the beginning of planting, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied. The base fertilizer can be calcium phosphate, potassium chloride and other fertilizers. In addition, an appropriate amount of human and animal manure should be added. During the growth period of red radish, topdressing should be done twice. During its peak growth season, which is about 30 days after planting, urea should be applied once, and about 60 days after sowing, topdressing should be done again. As for what kind of fertilizer to apply, it can be determined according to the growth of red radish.