Early ripening and very popular among summer residents Sora radish

The history of the appearance of radish goes back to the Middle Ages, but Peter I brought it to Russia at the end of the 17th century. Today, radish is an ingredient in many national dishes of France, Mexicans make original figurines and whole sculptures from it, but we, Russians, do not imagine the main summer a dish - okroshka - without her participation.

This root vegetable is useful, early ripening, easy to care for, for which summer residents love it. The variety of tastes has given rise to variety of varieties. The Sora f1 radish hybrid has embodied the desires of all gardeners. Why is he so popular, we will consider further.

What is this radish

Radish Sora f1 is a Dutch culture created at the end of the 20th century. Since 2001, the hybrid has successfully taken root in Russia and entered the state register of breeding achievements. Recommended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions and open ground.

Reference. F1 hybrids are crops obtained by an artificial method as a result of crossing different varieties. Their main difference from pure varieties is that seed with harvest are not suitable for the next plantings.

Characteristics and description of the hybrid

Sora radish - early ripening, 23-26 days pass from germination to full maturation. Not afraid of cold snaps. The leaves grow straight, forming a compact bush.

The yield is high, from 1 sq. m collect 1.5-1.8 kg of fruit. The crop is planted from early spring to late autumn, which makes it possible to collect several full harvests per season.

The plant is resistant to such cruciferous (cabbage) diseases as downy mildew, powdery mildew. Also, the seedlings are not afraid of the attacks of many insects.

Radish is grown not only for personal use, but also on an industrial scale.

Description of fruits

The average weight of one radish is 15-20 g, but with good care it gains weight up to 30 g. The shape is round, the color is bright scarlet. The taste is slightly spicy - a piquant addition to fresh vegetables. The pulp is juicy, without voids.

The ability to preserve its presentation and taste for a long time allows the hybrid to be bred on an industrial scale for trade.

The photo shows Sora radish.

Growing Radish Sora

The purchased radish seeds are already ready for sowing. They do not need disinfection, since the manufacturer carries out this procedure on his own, additionally saturating the seed with nutrients.

Since the crop is resistant to low temperatures, it is sown in the greenhouse from the beginning of spring. Experienced farmers sow grain several times per season, until mid-autumn.

The soil for radishes is light and fertile with neutral acidity. A litmus test will help determine its level. A little earth is dissolved in a glass of water and the indicator is lowered there.

If its color changes to red, it means that the permissible level of acidity in the soil is exceeded and dolomite flour or slaked lime should be added to it. If the color of the indicator remains unchanged, then the acidity in the soil is not exceeded.

Reference. Dolomite flour, unlike slaked lime, begins to act later, but it is safer for the environment.

Landing

Seed material is buried 1-1.5 cm, but not deeper than 2 cm, otherwise the fruits will not have a round, but an elongated shape.

It is not recommended to apply fertilizers to the soil before sowing - it is better to do this long before planting. For soil fertility, it is saturated with peat or humus.

They are planted in two ways: tape and solid. In the first case, two rows are made, the distance between which is 5 cm. The distance between the holes is 4-5 cm. The next tape (that is, two more rows) is placed at a distance of 15 cm. With this sowing method, it is convenient to weed the beds.

The seeding pattern in a continuous way - 5x5 cm.In each hole, one grain is laid, since the germination rate of Sora's radish is high, almost 100%. With frequent sowing, thickening of the plantings is possible, which will lead to a decrease in yield.

After sowing, the soil is moistened and shoots are expected to appear. Usually, the seeds germinate on the fifth day, but cold or, conversely, hot weather can delay germination for several days.

Care

When caring for a cruciferous variety, it is important to maintain an even moisture level. Waterlogging of the beds will lead to cracking of the fruit. The lack of moisture will also negatively affect.

After watering, the soil is loosened to improve air permeability and to protect the beds from the invasion of ground pests.

The culture does not need feeding due to the short vegetative period. She has enough of those fertilizers that were applied before sowing. The culture will give a good harvest in the soil where the full range of mineral fertilizers was applied, with a predominant content of phosphorus and potassium, and humus.

Reference. Organic fertilizers are not used when growing radishes.

Disease and pest control

If the rules of crop rotation are not followed, the likelihood of a crop disease increases. This is due to a lack of nutrients that are necessary for the full development and healthy immunity.... One of these diseases is keela. It is characterized by swelling on the roots, as a result of which the plant withers and dies.

Keel is not easy to fight, so it is important to protect radishes from this disease. For this, the beds are weeded and the seeds are not planted where the cruciferous plants previously grew. Three days before sowing, as a preventive measure, a little wood ash is introduced into the holes.

Of the pests, cruciferous fleas cause irreparable harm to plantings. They are dangerous in the first two weeks after germination. These are small jumping beetles of black color. They eat young leaves, gnawing holes in them. That is why it is important to protect plantings after germination.

Any non-woven fabric that allows air and light to pass through will do. Cruciferous fleas are also afraid of the smell of garlic, dill, marigolds and calendula. Planted odorous grasses next to radishes will reliably protect the beds from intruders.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Three weeks after the emergence of seedlings, they begin to harvest. The root crop ripens together, the fruits are almost the same size, even.

Large quantities of radishes are stored in wooden boxes with air holes... To prevent the fruits from touching each other, a sheet of cardboard is laid between the layers. The room temperature should be no more than + 6 ° С. In such conditions, vegetables keep taste and shape throughout the month.

The fruits tolerate transportation well. In the kitchen, the root vegetable is suitable for fresh salads, harmoniously combines with other vegetables, serves as a decoration for second courses.

Features of growing in a greenhouse

Closed structures must be ventilated every day so that the temperature and humidity do not exceed the normal range (60-70%, up to 85%). With increased humidity, the risk of developing fungal infections increases. Fresh air also destroys the habitat of many greenhouse pests.

Usually in the greenhouse for the first three weeks from germination, the temperature is kept at a minimum, no more than + 10 ° C. Then it is increased to + 20 ° C and kept at this level until harvest. This regime is favorable for the healthy growth of the culture.

Watering throughout the growing season is moderate, without flooding the beds. At the same time, they carefully monitor that there is no moisture deficit.

The topsoil is changed every year.Many larvae and bacterial spores successfully winter in the ground, and after planting in greenhouses, pathogens cause serious harm. If there is no possibility of replacing the soil, then the soil is dug up with the introduction of a full complex of minerals and spilled with a hot solution of dark-colored potassium permanganate to destroy fungal spores.

In the open field

In the open field, with a long daylight hours and bright sun, it is important to shade the seedlings. Radish does not like direct sunlight... This negatively affects the developing fruits, which become smaller.

Dense planting leads to a decrease in yield. Don't forget about thinning. The density of seedlings can lead to the spread of fungal diseases or to the rapid reproduction of pests.

Spraying plantings with onion husk infusion will scare off many insects from the beds and prevent the spread of many diseases, for example, bacteriosis.

Unlike other varieties, Sora is unique in that it practically does not produce shooters. This feature attracts most gardeners.

reference... When shooting (flowering), radish does not form a root crop.

The reasons for shooting are different:

• irregular watering;
• strong and prolonged heat or the same cold;
• oversaturation with nitrogen;
• thickening of landings.

According to the rules of crop rotation, radishes should not be planted more than three times in the same place. The best predecessors are crops from the nightshade family (eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes), legumes and melons. But after crops from his family, the cruciferous family, it is not worth planting radishes.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Sora f1 hybrid has several advantages:

• early ripening;
• easy care;
• adaptation to weather conditions;
• disease resistance;
• does not release arrows;
• great taste;
• marketable condition;
• long transportation;
• long-term storage.

The disadvantages include the impossibility of self-collection of seeds and the effect of watering on the formation of fruits.

Farmers reviews

Reviews of the root crop are mostly positive. Those who planted a hybrid on their plots do not want to part with it.

Larisa, Taganrog: «I read about the Sora hybrid and its color resistance and decided to try it. The seedlings turned out to be friendly, the fruits ripened quickly. The taste is beyond praise - all radishes are juicy, crispy, moderately spicy. The appearance is smooth and beautiful. Radish did not hurt. I have never grown the best variety! "

Tatiana, Astrakhan: “I love radishes very much, but I couldn't grow it myself for a long time. We quickly became friends with the hybrid Sora, and in the very first year he pleased me with an excellent harvest. Very tasty salads are obtained with it, and in itself it is delicious. I am very happy with the root vegetable. I will definitely plant it next year. "

Conclusion

Radish Sora conquered the Russians with numerous advantages: simple agricultural technology, high yield (1.5 kg per 1 sq. M) and strong immunity. The hybrid quickly adapts to weather conditions and does not shoot. The culture is bred not only for personal purposes, but also on an industrial scale.