Daikon Raspberry nectar f1 is an incredibly sweet radish of Japanese selection. Every year this root vegetable is becoming increasingly popular among Russian gardeners. This fame is justified by the fact that the variety combines the unusual appearance and taste of the fruit. But unlike its bitter counterparts, daikon raspberry nectar is endowed with useful and dangerous properties. Therefore, before purchasing the seeds of this plant, you should carefully familiarize yourself with its characteristics.
Description of the variety
The daikon variety Raspberry nectar is considered the sweetest and earliest ripening root vegetable. The growing season from seed placement to harvest is 50–60 days.
According to the results of field tests in 2014, the plant took a leading position in the quality and appearance of its fruits.
Description of root vegetables:
- shape - barrel-shaped;
- weight - 600–900 g;
- color - deep crimson;
- skin - smooth, leveled;
- pulp - juicy,
- the taste is soft, very sweet.
According to their intended purpose, the fruits are used in the preparation of salads, cold appetizers, and pickles. A distinctive feature of the variety is that it is ideal for dietary nutrition.
Growing
The variety Raspberry nectar is a fastidious crop. Without proper care and planting rules, the plant's taste quality decreases. In addition, with the wrong approach, the risk of root crops cracking increases, which negatively affects their shelf life.
To get a good harvest, you first need to choose a place for planting. A rational solution would be to choose a dark area, without stagnant water.
Favorable precursors for radish will be:
- cereals;
- potato;
- garlic;
- cucumbers;
- onion;
- legumes
At the same time, the daikon variety Raspberry Nectar cannot be planted in the place where cabbage crops previously grew.
The plant grows well in light, fertile soils. Therefore, 30 days before sowing the seeds, it is recommended to add ash and compost to the soil. In addition, it is advisable to enrich the soil with nitrogen and mineral fertilizers.
Planting seeds from the types of radish is carried out in several stages:
- In early April, the root crop is sown to obtain seed material.
- From mid-June to early July, radishes are planted for fruit consumption in the summer.
- From mid-July to August, the plant is sown to store root crops.
Scheme daikon planting is 10 cm in a row and 45 cm in row spacing. Seeds are planted to a depth of 5 cm. In this case, 3–4 seeds are placed in one hole.
Features of care
The first radish sprouts usually appear 5–7 days after planting. For their full growth and development, you will need to follow a number of rules of agricultural technology.
Caring for the daikon raspberry nectar variety:
- When the seedlings grow up, one strong plant is left in each hole, all the rest are removed or transplanted with a ball of earth to a new place.
- To increase the mass of root crops, radish must be fertilized double superphosphate. Fertilizers are applied in liquid form once every 20 days.
- Irrigation of the soil is carried out as needed. If there is a drought, the plant should be watered at least 3 times a week. In cloudy weather, irrigation can be reduced to 1 time.
- In order for the root system to be saturated with oxygen, it is recommended to loosen the soil after each watering.
Don't forget about weeding. Without removing weeds, the plant will not receive the required amount of nutrients.
Useful and harmful qualities of fruits
Everyone knows that the Japanese pay great attention to their health. Therefore, their breeders made every effort to ensure that the daikon Nectar raspberry radish was not only tasty, but also as healthy as possible.
As research has shown, the specialists successfully completed the task. Daikon root vegetables contain pectin, vitamins B and C, the enzyme myrosinase, and fiber. All these microelements have a beneficial effect on human health.
Let's look at the main benefits of daikon:
- Due to its low calorie content, the root vegetable is often included in dietary nutrition.
- Daikon prevents the development of acute respiratory infections and other infectious diseases.
- Radish is used for aesthetic problems. In cosmetology, it has a positive effect in eliminating defects in the skin, hair, and nails.
- The plant breaks down stones in the human body and removes toxins.
- Radish boosts the immune system.
- The root vegetable has a positive effect in the presence of malignant and benign neoplasms in the human body.
In addition, radish prevents the penetration of toxins into itself. Therefore, even small children can eat it.
But as practice has shown, radish Raspberry nectar not only has benefits for the human body, but also causes harm.
The root vegetable received negative qualities due to fiber, which in large quantities negatively affects the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and metabolism. Therefore, it should be eaten only in small portions.
Advantages and disadvantages
According to reviews from gardeners, the Raspberry daikon variety is endowed with certain advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of the plant include:
- early ripeness;
- taste and beneficial properties of root vegetables.
Among the disadvantages, gardeners note:
- whimsical care;
- weak immunity to diseases and pests;
- short shelf life.
As you can see, daikon radish has more negative qualities than advantages. However, according to summer residents, the taste and beneficial properties of root vegetables greatly outweigh the other disadvantages of the plant.
Pests and diseases
During growth, daikon nectar Raspberry needs protection from diseases and insect attacks.
The plant has three main pests:
- cruciferous flea beetle;
- autumn cabbage fly;
- scoop.
If you do not pay attention to the plant in a timely manner, these insects can completely destroy the crop.Therefore, as a preventative measure, it is worth protecting the seedlings in advance by sprinkling them with tobacco dust or dusting them with wood ash.
Among the diseases that most often damage daikon are:
- clubroot;
- blackleg.
As a rule, these diseases develop due to plant damage and soil contamination. If root defects can be prevented by promptly treating them against insects, then soil disinfection should be started in the fall. To do this, it is recommended to dig up the soil well, clear it of weeds and sprinkle it thoroughly with a weak manganese solution. In the spring, this manipulation must be repeated.
In case of severe damage to the plant, it is recommended to use special chemicals.
Harvest and storage
Harvesting daikon, as well as caring for it, requires compliance with several rules. The fact is that the root vegetables of this variety are very juicy and, as a rule, break when removed from the ground. In addition, improperly prepared fruits have a short shelf life.
So, let's consider the main conditions for collecting radishes:
- Harvesting for storage of root crops should be carried out before the first frost, in the first or second half of the day.
- You need to extract root crops only by digging using a fork or shovel.
- It is recommended to cut the tops immediately, leaving a root 1–2 cm long.
- Damaged root vegetables need to be sorted from whole ones.
When the radish dries, it is transported to the cellar for storage. In this case, the basement must be prepared in advance. It does not allow the presence of dampness and mold. The optimal temperature for storing root vegetables is considered to be +1–2 degrees, air humidity 80–85%.As a rule, daikon radish does not lose the value of its fruits within 2–3 months. Then they begin to gradually fade.
Having familiarized yourself with all the characteristics of Japanese raspberry nectar radish, you can come to the conclusion that this is a rather whimsical crop. Therefore, when choosing it, you will need to put a lot of effort and free time. However, if you follow all the rules of agricultural technology, the radish will reward you with useful fruits that will appeal to all household members.
