What is good cherry radish hybrid and why it is worth growing

Varieties of Japanese selection are so versatile that they take root in any climatic zone. Summer residents realized this long ago and are happy to cultivate various cultures from the Land of the Rising Sun on their plots. In the state register, a significant proportion of varieties and hybrids grown in Russia are of foreign origin. One of them is Cherryat radish f1. This is a hybrid of the first generation, resistant to flowering and rich in yields.

What is this radish

Cherryet f1 radish hybrid developed by Japanese breeders of Sakata.

Any hybrid is obtained by crossing two pure varieties, from which it inherits the strongest qualities. Therefore they considered more adapted to adverse climatic conditions and more resistant to diseases of its family.

Historical reference! Radish was obtained in the Middle Ages as a result of breeding experiments with radish.

Feature and Description

This is a mid-late radish - fruiting occurs 20 days after germination... It takes root equally well both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The culture is bred not only for personal use, but also on an industrial scale.

Leaves are even, low, strong, gray-green... The culture is resistant to flowering, that is, it does not form arrows, so it can be grown all year round.

The genes of the variety have a high resistance to diseases such as: keela, fusarium leaf wilting and black leg.

The main distinguishing feature - no apparent need for long daylight hours.

Description of fruits

Round shape, bright red color, intense, average weight 25-35 g... The pulp is juicy, tender, without voids, not prone to cracking in adverse conditions. The taste is traditional, slightly spicy.

Ripe vegetables well tolerate long-term transportation... Stored for a long time, up to one month.

For its useful composition, radishes are often called "natural vitamin". It is suitable for consumption as a whole, in salads, serves as a garnish for garnishes.

Reference! Ripe radishes contain magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus.

Yield

The yield is high - from 1 sq. m collect up to 3 kg of fruits... The fruits are almost the same size, even. Ripe vegetables retain their presentation and taste for a month. For these reasons, the crop is popular with farmer entrepreneurs.

Growing a hybrid

Cherriet radish seeds from the Sakata producer do not need additional processing. They are already ready for sowing: disinfected and treated with nutrients to improve growth.

Other varieties and hybrids of radish:

A productive and not picky in care variety of Duro radish

Unusual-looking and pleasant-tasting watermelon radish

Early ripening and very popular Sora radish

Landing

Due to its cold resistance, radishes can be sown in early spring under a film shelter or in open ground, when the soil warms up to 15 ° C.

The soil is slightly acidic or neutral, light and fertile. For ease, river sand is added, which acts as a baking powder, and peat will make the fertile soil.

With increased acidity, slaked lime or dolomite flour is added to the soil... The acidity level (pH) is determined by a litmus indicator.A little earth is added to a glass of water, stirred thoroughly and a litmus paper is dipped into the solution. If it turns red, the pH is increased.

Reference! The appearance of sorrel, sedge and plantain in the summer cottage speaks of increased acidity.

Seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5 cm with a distance of 5 cm between holes. Leave 15 cm between the rows. After sowing, the holes are covered with peat and the surface is lightly sprayed with warm water.

At a temperature of 12-15 ° C, seedlings will appear in 4-6 days. In colder weather, seed germination will take up to 7-10 days.

Care

The main thing in care is competent watering... Water the hybrid abundantly and often to prevent the soil from drying out. With a moisture deficit, the fruits will begin to crack. It is not necessary to fill the beds, since excess moisture threatens the spread of fungal infections. In addition, the fruit takes on a watery taste.

So that the beds do not dry out longer, they are mulched straw or sawdust. Mulch, in addition to retaining moisture, has a preventive function in the fight against pests.

Since the vegetative period of the radish is short, it does not need feeding.... It is enough to add humus into the dug soil two weeks before sowing, thereby saturating the soil with additional nutrients necessary for full growth.

Diseases and pests

Although the culture is highly resistant to diseases of the cruciferous family, if the irrigation regime and the rules of crop rotation are violated, hybrid fungal infections are not excluded.

Downy mildew appears on the leaves as a white powdery coating... Then this plaque spreads throughout the plant, as a result, the seedlings wither and die. In order not to let the disease into the beds, it is necessary to maintain a distance of at least 5 cm between the holes when planting. Dense planting promotes the transfer of fungal spores. Also, during the growth of seedlings, they are sprayed with the fungicidal agent "Fitosporin", which not only protects against infections, but also strengthens the immunity of plants.

Cruciferous fleas cause irreparable harm to very young plants... Therefore, after sowing, the beds are covered with a non-woven material that allows air and light to pass through, but does not allow the pest to get inside. After two weeks, cruciferous fleas are less scary for the seedlings, since by that time they are coarse and do not attract the pest.

Also for the prevention of insect invasions seedlings are sprayed with onion peel infusion or plantain decoction.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Strong radish leaves allow you to pull the root crop out of the ground easily, without damage... All fruits are even, rounded, of approximately the same weight and size, and an attractive presentation. Cherriet radish is not stale on the shelves.

Fruits are stored for a long time, without losing taste.... They can be transported anywhere in the country, the fruits do not wither and do not crack.

In cooking, radishes are used to prepare salads and decorate dishes.

Read also:

Celeste radish care for tasty and large fruits

Review of the best varieties of radish for open ground and greenhouses

Features of growing in a greenhouse

Root seeds are sown in the greenhouse already in March and all year round if the greenhouse is heated. In the cold season, germination of grains is delayed for several days. Full lighting is required throughout the entire period of growth and development, otherwise fruiting will also come later.

The landing pattern is of particular importance.: in greenhouses, grains are sown at a distance of 6-7 cm from each other. When thickened, pests and fungal spores quickly multiply. Also, pathogens like high humidity and air temperature. Therefore, the greenhouse is ventilated every day, avoiding draft.

As soon as shoots appear, the temperature is lowered to 8-10 ° C and moderate watering is observed.During the formation of fruits, the temperature is maintained at around 16 ° C, and watering is increased, otherwise the fruits will not gain weight.

Open field cultivation

Even though the climate is hot and the daylight hours are extended, Cherriet does not form flower arrows in summer, as many other varieties do. Therefore, it does not need to be shaded when exposed to sunlight. The main thing is to ensure timely and competent watering..

Seed material is sown on open beds even in the middle of summer, since at any time of the year the hybrid forms root crops, and not barren flowers.

According to the rules of crop rotation, seed material is sown in the beds where tomatoes or cucumbers previously grew... These are the best predecessors of the radish. But on those beds where the crops of the cabbage family grew, the hybrid cannot be planted. Such soil will not provide the seedlings with the necessary nutrients. And onions and carrots will become good neighbors for culture.

So that the seedlings grow well, before sowing, a full range of minerals is introduced into the soil, in addition to peat and humus. This is quite enough and in the future the plant can not be fed. But if you notice that the radish grows poorly, water the seedlings with a solution of ash in the proportion of one glass to 10 liters of water.

Reference! The potassium contained in ash is well absorbed by plants and promotes the early ripening of fruits.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of the Cherriet hybrid is its high resistance to shootingdespite unfavorable factors.

Other beneficial properties:

• high yield rate;
• increased immunity to diseases;
• simple agricultural technology;
• lack of voids in fruits;
• great taste;
• long storage;
• duration of transportation;
• the possibility of breeding for sale.

The only problem - impossibility of self-collection of seeds for the next planting.

Farmers reviews

According to farmers, Cherriet radish f1 is exactly the crop that should be grown in any region, regardless of the scale of production. Root crops are good for both personal farming and commercial purposes.

Anton, Bryansk: “I liked the Japanese hybrid in terms of yield and fruit size. With good watering, the root crops reached 5-6 cm, which is quite consistent with the advertising photo. Moreover, these giants have no voids inside, they are juicy and tasty. He sowed seeds in a greenhouse in frost, and later in open ground. I did not observe shooting, despite the hot summer ".

Varvara, Omsk: “I planted Cherriet and understood why gardeners choose imported seeds. The leaves are small and the fruits are juicy and tasty. It is a pleasure to grow it, absolutely no problems during the growing season and no diseases. The taste is more sweet than spicy, which suits me perfectly ".

Conclusion

For everyone who wants to enjoy the taste of sweet and juicy radishes, farmers are advised to grow the Cherryat f1 hybrid. It is easy to care for and has a rich harvest. Shooting resistance allows the hybrid to be grown in greenhouses at any time of the year and used commercially.