Agrobiological evaluation of radish varieties in Kyiv region

Abstract

The paper presents the study results on the radish varieties cultivated in the Kyiv region (Basys, Kseniya, Krakowianka, White Breakfast, Crimson and Rodos). It was found out that the early harvest of radishes as well as root market ability largely depends on varietal characteristics. The varieties Crimson and Rodos have the shortest phenophase, their growing period is of 21-24 days. The yield of the studied varieties ranged from 18.2 - 29.1 t/ha. The Crimson and Rodos varieties were characterized by a high yield of radishes (97 %) - about 29.10 and 25.22 t/ha and by the average root weight of 30 and 28 g respectively. As for the friendliness of root formation, we should mention that about 75-80 % of the roots of the White Breakfast, Crimson and Rodos varieties have been gathered during the first harvest.

Keywords

• raphanus sativus
• varieties
• yield
• radishes
• marketable yield