Radish Raphanus sativus "Zlata" seeds, Agronom 3 g

• Type: annual root vegetable, medium-late variety
• Botanical name: Raphanus sativus
• Sowing time: April to mid-May and late July – August; 1–1.5 cm deep
• Germination: in 4–7 days (species data)
• Harvest: large round yellow roots with white flesh; 36–38 days after emergence
• Spacing: 10–15 × 4–5 cm
• Light and soil: full sun; light to medium non-acid soil, pH 6–7
• Size: 3 g packet (1 g = 70–130 seeds)

Planting. Sow outdoors from April, as soon as the soil has thawed, and repeat every 10–14 days until mid-May; a second sowing runs from late July into August. Sow 1–1.5 cm deep, rows 10–15 cm apart, 3–5 cm between plants. Seed germinates at just +2…+4 °C.

Watering and feeding. Keep the soil evenly moist – in dry spells radishes turn woody, split and become hot. Work well-rotted compost into poor soil beforehand; do not use fresh manure.

Care. Thin seedlings at the seed-leaf stage and hoe between rows. In the long days of June–July radishes bolt easily, so skip midsummer sowings or give light shade. Cover with fleece right after sowing to keep flea beetles off.

Gardener's tip. The large roots of 'Zlata' need room: thin seedlings to 4–5 cm right away – overcrowded radishes make leaves instead of roots.