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How to water radishes to increase the yield: irrigation methods
06.05.2024 06:20
Radish is a fast-growing and tasty vegetable that is grown by almost all summer residents.
However, when watering, many people make mistakes, starting to mindlessly pour water on the bushes. Therefore, it is worth figuring out how to properly water this vegetable in order to get an excellent harvest.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to act in such a situation.
Regularity and moderation are the main conditions
Radish is a plant that loves moisture, but does not tolerate excess moisture. Therefore, it is important to maintain regular and moderate watering.
It is important to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged to avoid root rot and other problems.
The water should be warm.
It makes sense to use warm water for watering radishes, especially at the beginning of growth. Warm water helps speed up seed germination and stimulates root growth.
This allows the radishes to develop and reach maturity faster, which helps increase the yield.
Mulching to maintain moisture
Mulching the soil around radish plants is another effective way to increase yield.
Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, prevents evaporation and maintains the optimum temperature for plant growth. Mulch also helps control weeds, which are very active in the spring and can cause serious damage to the growth of all plants.
Sparse watering
Experts recommend using sparse watering for radishes. This means that it is better to water radishes less often but more abundantly than to do it often and shallowly.
This approach promotes deep penetration of moisture into the soil and the development of strong and healthy roots, which ultimately leads to an increase in yield.
How to deal with different fertilizers
You can add fertilizers with phosphorus or potassium to the water. It is unacceptable to use nitrogen fertilizers, because the goal is not to get green leaves, but root crops.
Of course, if the soil is fertile and loose, it is not at all necessary to apply fertilizers.
Previously we told you how to prepare fertilizer for seedlings and indoor flowers .
