Planting radishes under film in early spring, in March

Radish is planted under the film to obtain an early harvest of the root crop. To properly grow radishes in early spring, you need to know about some planting rules and about the nuances of caring for this vegetable crop.

Rules for growing radishes under film

Early sowing of radish under the film implies the use of early ripening varieties that are resistant to temperature extremes, sudden cold snaps, and are also not prone to the appearance of arrows.

How to choose the right variety

It is no secret for every vegetable grower that there are various varieties of radish on the market, among which there are the most promising specimens. These include:

• • Ice icicle;
    
  • Soundboard;
    
  • Goddess;
    
  • Pharaoh;
    

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• Sora;

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• Early red;
  
• Carmen;
  
• Glowworm;
  
• Zarya;
  
• Premier;
  
• French breakfast;
  
• White Nights.
  

Each type of radish chosen for planting under the film has its own characteristics. This applies to the shape: it can be elongated, oval, round, and also have colors from pink and white to deep purple. On average, the weight of root crops ranges from 7 to 25 g.

The advantages of this method

Planting early radish under film is an opportunity to get fresh root crops in early to mid-April. Seeds are planted on the 20th of March, and the vegetable crop ripens 2 weeks earlier than the specimens planted in a greenhouse.

Radish seeds germinate even at a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius, young shoots are not afraid of night temperature drops. But the main condition is that the radish loves light. Without enough sunlight, the seeds will germinate worse, which will increase the ripening period of the root crops.

How to plant radishes under the film

Any summer resident, even a beginner, can grow radishes under the film. The main thing is to monitor the air temperature and the number of hours of sunshine per day.

When can you plant radishes under film

Planting radishes under the film can be carried out as early as March. Experienced gardeners recommend not waiting for the snow to completely thaw. It is enough for the snow to melt from the soil in a certain area, and a thawed patch appears. Seeds require only a 3 cm layer of thawed soil. This is enough for the radish to start growing.

If you plant radish under the film in April, you will need to take care of its shelter from prolonged exposure to sunlight. For this culture, light is extremely important, but its excess can also lead to its shooting. Therefore, the best option is considered to be a day length of 8-10 hours.

Site selection and soil preparation

Many varieties of radish do well in soil with medium fertility. But a variety like the French Breakfast is very picky about the soil. He needs a fertile lightweight substrate. Either way, it's best to prepare the soil so that young vegetables have enough nutrients to grow.

If a place for radishes was allocated in the fall, then fertilization should also be taken care of during this period.The application of mineral fertilizers and mulching are considered optimal.

In the place of the future planting of the vegetable, it is necessary to cover a small layer of humus, cover everything with film or boards. In the spring, when the snow begins to melt, the flooring is removed so that all vital substances enter the soil along with the melt water. However, when sowing radish seeds under a film, excess humus must be removed.

Sowing radish in spring under the film

Radish seeds do not need to be pre-germinated. Therefore, sowing is done immediately in the beds. For those who wish to accelerate the germination of crops, it is recommended to soak the seeds a few days before planting. This can be done in any of the convenient ways.

Seeding Algorithm:

1. To begin with, you need to make several grooves with a depth of 3 - 5 cm (which is optimal for sowing a vegetable crop) and at an interval of 15 cm.
2. Each groove must be shed with warm water.
3. The seeds (if possible) should be sown at a distance of 5 cm from each other. Since they are quite small, it is worth purchasing a spot seeder in advance or sowing with a special tape. Otherwise, the grown radish will have to be pulled apart.
4. Sprinkle the seeds in the grooves with a small layer of loose earth.
5. After spilling a little water.
6. Cover the sowing with foil and fix it around the perimeter.

How to grow early radish under the film (write all the rules of care)

A distinctive feature of growing radish under the film is the fact that it is practically not required to care for it. When creating a greenhouse effect, a sufficient amount of moisture is retained in the soil, therefore, even watering is carried out as the soil dries up.

It is important to follow several basic rules for caring for early radishes planted under the film:

1. Fertilization. Every 10 days, you need to feed the radish with urea diluted in water (10 g per bucket). Once (about 15 days after sowing), you can apply any potash fertilizer.
2. Watering. It is carried out as the soil dries out. Pouring early radishes is not worth it, especially at the end of ripening, as this will lead to cracking of the fruit.
3. Loosening. If you need to loosen the soil, you need to use small tools (garden shovels or miniature rakes). Loosening with a hoe is not worth it - you can damage the root crop.
4. After sowing, it is necessary to cover the radish overnight, especially in case of frost. This can be done with any suitable material.
5. With an excess of sunlight, the bed is covered with dark material. For radishes, 8 hours of daylight will be enough. If this condition is not met, then the culture will begin to shoot.
6. Weed control is not required.

Pests and diseases

Radishes planted under plastic can also suffer from a variety of pests, just like vegetables planted outdoors. The only difference is that the use of pest control chemicals is not recommended for early ripening varieties of vegetables. Therefore, many summer residents prefer to do with folk methods.

The main enemy of early radish is the cruciferous flea. To get rid of it, you will have to get tobacco dust or fresh ash. These are the only remedies that have the proper effect on the flea beetle, even with a large-scale damage to the plant. The parasite appears during dry periods, since fleas cannot "make holes" in wet foliage. To combat this pest, you must:

1. Dilute the ash solution by mixing water (10 L) with a glass of fresh wood ash.
2. Drizzle over the radishes, falling on the young tops.
3. If necessary, sprinkle the beds with undiluted ash or tobacco ash.

Another dangerous pest is the blind man. Garlic tincture will help protect against it:

1. Chop a large head of garlic.
2. Pour boiling water over with a liter.
3. Insist for a day.
4. Bring the solution to 5 liters by diluting with warm water.
5. Spill the radishes.
6. If necessary, repeat the procedure after 5 - 7 days.

Medvedka attacks radishes only when there is a complete drought in the garden, and the garden bed with radishes remains wet. It is not always possible to fight this parasite with folk methods, so many summer residents are tricky - they bury potato tubers in another part of the garden and water the beds abundantly using some kind of poison for the bear. Since the insect usually looks for the most humid places in which to eat, the radishes can be considered saved.

The diseases that radish are susceptible to include mucous bacteriosis, phomosis, fusarium, dry rot, ordinary mosaic, rot, powdery mildew, black leg.

If the use of chemicals is not intended, a soap solution can be prepared that fights well with these pathologies. It is necessary:

1. Grate 100 g of laundry soap.
2. Collect a bucket of water (10 l).
3. Pour 500 g of fresh ash into the water.
4. Add soap.
5. Stir well.
6. Spill the plant with the resulting solution.

What problems can arise

Some gardeners may face a number of problems when growing radishes under plastic. Among them are the following:

Conclusion

Film radish can be planted in early spring. This will allow you not only to enjoy the first vitamin vegetables, but also to prepare the soil for planting any other crops. Indeed, after radish, the soil becomes better and is suitable for growing the most capricious vegetables.

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