Experienced gardeners know how important it is to find the right type of plant. Its productivity, taste, ripening terms depend on it. Due to the nature of the Siberian climate, it is necessary to select the necessary varieties.
Further in the article we will talk about how the climate of Siberia differs from other regions and what varieties of radish are recommended to choose for planting in order to get the best quality crop. You will see photos of varieties with a detailed description of them.
Climate features
Siberian climate depends on regions. In the western part of the climate is continental. This territory is well protected by the Ural Mountains, so it is not influenced by the Atlantic air masses. In the warm season (from April to September) cool winds blow from the Arctic Ocean. Cyclones and anticyclones bring cold arctic air masses.
In the cold season the dry wind comes from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, which makes the weather sunny and frosty. Unlike the European part of Russia, the weather in Siberia is stable. The average annual moisture index is about 300-600 mm. Most of the precipitation occurs in summer and autumn. Snow falls around 100 mm. Most areas of western Siberia are swamps.
Winter in the northern part lasts about 9 months, in the middle - 7 months, and in the south - 5 months. The average winter temperature in the southern part of western Siberia is -16 ° C, and northern -30 ° C. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from + 1 ° C in the north to + 20 ° C in the south.
In Eastern Siberia, the climate is continental, dry and harsh. In winter, the southern winds also dominate, which contributes to the establishment of clear and frosty weather. Spring and summer are also dominated by dry wind from Asia, but sometimes it is replaced by sea air masses from the Pacific Ocean and Arctic ice winds. Rainfall is uneven, from 250 to 800 mm per year.
Because of these factors, the planting of radish in Siberia begins later and ends earlier than in the European part of Russia.
Selection rules
For Siberia, it is necessary to choose cold-resistant varieties. Depending on the region, the root vegetable must also be resistant to increased dryness or humidity. Early spring varieties are suitable for growing in the spring: they allow you to quickly get a crop, while there are still no pests. And they also suffer less fungal and viral diseases.
List of species
For open ground
There are many good varieties of radish for cultivation in the open field. They differ primarily in terms of ripening.
Early
Rondar F1
Maturation occurs in 18-20 days. Harvest up to 1 kg / m2. Root crop tastes good. The flesh is juicy. The hybrid is cold-resistant, resistant to flowering, cracking, and flaccidity. The fruit is oblong, has a rounded tip. The color is dark.
Heat
This is a popular variety. It is used by many gardeners. Ripens about 18-25 days. The flesh is juicy, slightly sharp, with vitamin C richer than other varieties. Hears the heat badly. Or you need to cover the canopy. The yield of this variety is 0.9-2.9 kg / m2
Early red
The flesh of the root crop is crispy, sweet and slightly tangy, juicy. The fruit is rounded shape, color bordeaux. Maturing term - 24-31 days. The yield is about 1.1-1.8 kg / m2. Germination of 99%. It can grow on different soils of different fertility. However, can not be stored for a long time.
We offer to see a useful video about the variety of radish Early Red:
Mid-season
Sachs
This variety is only suitable for growing in summer.. Lasts for 31-35 days. The harvest reaches 1-1.6 kg / m2. Root crops have the correct round form and crimson color. The flesh is slightly sticky, delicate taste. Among the shortcomings: after ripeness, quickly gives an arrow and flabby.
You can learn more about the Sachs radish variety from this useful video:
Helios
Ripens within 20-30 days. Appearance is unusual: spherical and yellow. The flesh is spicy and delicate in taste. Grow all season: from April to August. The yield is 2.3 kg / sq. M.
Vera
This species is resistant to cracking and bolting. Sometimes the flesh is streaked. Productivity reaches 2.4 kg / m2. Joint formation of the crop.
Alba
Keeps up in 23-32 days. The flesh is tender and pleasant taste. The fruit is white and oval, slightly flattened. The average yield of up to 1.7 kg / sq. M.
Icicle
White elongated radish, similar to radish. The length of one fruit - up to 16 cm, weight - from 30 to 50 g. The flesh is juicy and spicy, ideal for salads. Resistant to tsvetushnosti, so you can plant in the summer. The yield of 3.2-4.2 kg per meter. Matures 25 - 35 days.
In more detail about a grade of a radish the Ice icicle you learn from this video:
Late
Red Giant
Gives a good harvest - up to 3 kg / m2, resistance to pests and long-term storage (up to 4 months in the sand). Ripens 36 - 40 days. Radish is large, up to 14 cm in length, elongated, has a bright scarlet color. The core is juicy, with a slightly spicy taste. Seeding is carried out from mid-July.
Dungan
Heat resistant grade, loves watering. Resistant to tsvetushnosti. Planted in July. The flesh is oily, slightly tart. Makes up to 48 days, very well kept. Fruit diameter up to 7 cm, weight - from 40 to 75 g.
Champion
This variety does not form voids inside the root and is resistant to lethargy. It grows together. Gives yield up to 1.1-2.7 kg / m2. The fruit is large, elongated, crimson, smooth. From the time of sowing to ripening takes 40 days.
Now we will analyze which varieties are best suited for greenhouses. Although in the greenhouse you can plant some varieties for open ground.
For greenhouses
Early
Violetta
Violet - root crop of an unusual purple color, rounded shape. Matures in 25 days. The advantage is that this radish for a long time remains elastic and juicy.
18 days
18 days is a popular type of radish. Matures, as indicated, for 18 days. It does not give arrows, it tastes delicate, it has little sharpness. The fruit is cylindrical. Do not give the arrow.
Ultra early red
Ultra early red - standard-type root crop, ripens in 20 days. The taste is slightly sticky. It weighs up to 15 g. The leaves are edible, you can use them for salad.
Mid-season
Wuerzburg 59
Würzburg 59 - the advantages of this variety are that it is stored for a long time and does not crack, even if overripe. Resistant to drought, color. Root crops crimson, rounded, low mass. High yield. Ripens in 25-35 days after landing.
Autumn giant
Autumn giant - gives a huge root crop in 140 -170 g. The skin is thick, which allows the vegetable to be stored for a long time. And the peel and flesh is white.
Late
Zlata
Zlata - a round root, pink with a white tip. (The more water, the more white color) Matures about 45 days. The yield is up to 5 kg / m2. It gives a good harvest in almost any conditions, but it is higher with abundant watering. Perfectly stored, preserving the commodity appearance.
Cherryat F1
Cherryat F1 is a very high-yielding hybrid, from 4 kg / m2. Fruits are round, small. Resistant to parasites. Long does not fade and keeps marketable. Ripens in 45 - 50 days.
With small root crops
These include:
Dabel
Dabel - an early ripe grade, ripens up to 25 days. Resistant to the formation of cavities in the pulp. Root is flat, small and spherical.
Deca
Deca - the variety is good because it does not bloom even with prolonged illumination and elevated temperature. Diameter of a fruit is up to 3 - 3,2 cm. The color of the vegetable with a red tint, bright crimson. Ripens in 20 days after sowing.
French breakfast
French breakfast is a popular variety. Keeps up in 20-25 days. Even overripe, the skin remains soft and does not acquire bitterness. Root crop elongated pink.
We offer you to get acquainted with radish variety French breakfast on this useful video:
Radish seeds are sold in online stores, flower shops, specialized stores for gardeners. The price depends on the region, brand, manufacturer, markups. The cost of seeds in Moscow and St. Petersburg is no different. If you do not take into account very expensive varieties, then on average a pack will cost 13-15 rubles.
For each region, climate and time of planting, you must choose your varieties. For spring planting, early ripe radish is suitable. Resistance to heat, light and tsvetushnosti, as well as small size is important for landing in the house. For planting in open ground or greenhouse Siberians need to pay attention to cold-resistant types of radish.
