A slight bitterness for radish is quite normal and acceptable. It gives a special taste to both the fruit itself and salads.
When the radish is so bitter that it is unpleasant or impossible to eat, it is time to think about what the gardener is doing wrong. There is probably a mistake in agricultural technology.
Let's find out how not to repeat the mistakes of past years and enjoy the harvest from your own garden, not store-bought goods.
What gardeners say
In this case, gardeners advise paying attention to the variety. This should not happen if you grow sweet varieties - "Carmen" or "Mercado". But inept actions can lead to absurdity.
Bitter radish
It is worth noting here that radishes can grow not only tasteless, but also fall short of the norm in other parameters. They can be small, unsightly, hard, dry.
In a nutshell – anything but juicy and crispy.
To prevent this from happening, three reasons must be eliminated.
Reasons
First, you need to regulate watering, because radish is a moisture-loving plant. Normally, it needs to be watered twice a week. The rest depends on the circumstances.
Secondly, radishes will not grow anywhere. They definitely need loose and fertile soil. This requirement applies to all root crops. Therefore, do not forget to loosen the soil after watering, and it is necessary.
Thirdly, it is necessary to follow basic rules when sowing seeds. Summer residents who do not observe the interval between seeds are forced to thin out the shoots later. But it has long been noted that the greater the distance between seeds, the larger the root crops grow.
