Radish RHS MARBLE-1000
📦 RECOMMENDED PACKAGE OF PRACTICE FOR RADISH
🔍 1. Variety Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Asiatic/Tropical radish |
| Maturity | 40–50 days |
| Root Color | White, smooth, cylindrical |
| Sowing Season | March–April, June–September |
🌾 2. Climate and Soil Requirements
| Factor | Optimal Condition |
|---|---|
| Climate | Warm and humid, best at 20–30°C |
| Soil | Sandy loam, well-drained, rich in organic matter |
| Soil pH | 6.0 to 7.5 |
🚜 3. Land Preparation
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2–3 ploughings to fine tilth.
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Add 20–25 tons/ha of well-rotted FYM or compost.
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Form ridges and furrows or raised beds for better drainage.
🌱 4. Sowing Details
| Aspect | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sowing time | March–April (summer crop), June–September (kharif) |
| Seed rate | 8–10 kg/ha |
| Spacing | 30 cm (row to row) × 10 cm (plant to plant) |
| Seed treatment | Treat with Trichoderma @ 5 g/kg seed to prevent damping off |
🧪 5. Nutrient Management (per hectare)
| Fertilizer | Dose |
|---|---|
| FYM | 20–25 tons |
| Nitrogen (N) | 60 kg (half basal, half after 30 days) |
| Phosphorus (P) | 40 kg (basal) |
| Potash (K) | 40 kg (basal) |
Incorporate micronutrients like boron (1–2 kg/ha) if deficiency is observed (prevents hollow roots).
💧 6. Irrigation
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Pre-sowing irrigation is essential.
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Light irrigation immediately after sowing.
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Then irrigate every 7–10 days.
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Avoid waterlogging (leads to root rot).
🐛 7. Weed and Pest Management
| Issue | Management Practice |
|---|---|
| Weeds | 1–2 hand weedings or pre-emergence herbicide like Pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i./ha |
| Aphids | Spray neem oil 2% or Imidacloprid 0.3 ml/L |
| Root borer | Soil drenching with Chlorpyrifos 2 ml/L |
| Diseases | Use Mancozeb 2.5 g/L for leaf spots |
⏱️ 8. Harvesting
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Duration: 40–50 days after sowing.
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Harvest when roots are of medium size (15–20 cm), smooth, and not fibrous.
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Delay in harvesting leads to pithiness and poor market quality.
🧺 9. Post-Harvest Handling
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Wash and grade roots.
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Tie in bunches of 5–10 roots.
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Transport in crates or bamboo baskets to avoid mechanical injury.
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Store in cool, moist conditions for short-term preservation.