Margelan radish is loved for its delicate taste and excellent keeping quality.

History of the variety's creation

If we trace the history of the creation of radish as a vegetable crop, we would like to note that this root crop was grown in their fields by farmers of ancient Egypt. Subsequently, the vegetable successfully “migrated” to other countries, and with the development of agriculture, more and more new varieties of this popular, simple plant began to appear. In European countries, radish cultivation began in the 12th century. In distant China, one of the varieties has long been cultivated - Lobo radish.

Chinese beauty – Lobo radish

How to prepare Margellan radish salad - 7 varieties

1. Margellan radish salad “Classic” with carrots and fresh cucumbers
2. Margellan radish salad “Nut” with walnuts, tomatoes and bell peppers
3. Margellan radish salad “Male”
4. Margellan radish salad “Mysterious” with veal, fresh cucumbers and pumpkin
5. Margellan radish salad “Autumn” with eggplant, green beans, bell peppers and sesame seeds
6. Margellan radish salad “Korean” with basil, turmeric and paprika
7. Margellan radish salad “Uzbek style” with beef, eggs and sour cream

Characteristics and Features

Chinese radish is a mini-storehouse of nutrients and microelements. A root vegetable weighing 100 g has a low calorie content of 21 kcal. This popular vegetable contains a large “vitamin” group.

The red pulp of the vegetable is considered a feature of the Lobo vegetable crop

Table of names of useful substances and vitamins of Chinese radish:

Chinese radish belongs to the cross-pollinated cabbage family. The vegetable can be planted in early spring or planted for the winter. The root vegetable contains trace elements of calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, and sulfur necessary for the human body. Iron, zinc, iodine, molybdenum, copper, manganese and selenium are also present. One small root vegetable of the Lobo radish has such a rich vitamin arsenal.

Description of the variety:

1. The leaves are entire, lobed, dissected into lateral lobes, in numbers from 3 to 12 pairs. A leaf rosette can have from 10 to 15 leaves;
2. Mature root vegetables have a flat-round, oval or cylindrical shape. There are varieties with an elongated cylindrical shape;
3. The taste of Lobo radish is mildly spicy, with dense and juicy pulp. It reminds us a little of the familiar daikon or radish;
4. The color of a mature Lobo radish can be white, green, red, violet or purple;
5. When ripe, the weight of the root crop reaches from 300 g to 10 kg;
6. Radish skin can be green or white;
7. The height of the branched stem reaches 1 meter;
8. The plant blooms with small flowers of white, pink, and purple shades. The flowers are collected in racemose inflorescences;
9. After flowering, instead of flowers, pod-shaped, cylindrical fruits with large oval-shaped and brown seeds are formed.

Collected seeds remain viable for 4 to 6 years.

Green skin of Chinese radish

Margelan (Chinese) radish: benefits and harm

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Properties of Margelan (Chinese) radish

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Margelan (Chinese) radish, or as it is often called loba radish (lobo), is an annual or biennial plant of the Brassica family. This vegetable crop belongs to root crops, and it is not an independent species, but a representative of a group of varieties of ordinary radish.

Margelan (Chinese) radish is grown in China, Korea, Japan, as well as in the Far East of the Russian Federation. Moreover, in our country, the most common are two varieties of this radish: “Raspberry Ball” and “Elephant Tusk”. As a rule, root vegetables are distinguished by a rather increased juiciness and a less bright tang compared to a classic vegetable.

Externally, Margelan (Chinese) radish is a root vegetable weighing 200-500 grams, which can be round, oval or elongated in shape, depending on the variety. The skin of Margelan (Chinese) radish can be white, green, red in different shades and even purple. In this case, the color of the pulp can also vary: white, greenish or red.

Margelan (Chinese) radish contains a little radish oil, so the vegetable is practically devoid of a sharp bitter taste - it tastes very close to radishes. However, this makes the beneficial properties of Margelan (Chinese) radish in no way inferior to the healing qualities of its relatives.

It is customary to consume this vegetable not only fresh as part of a variety of salads and cold appetizers, sandwiches and okroshka. Very often, many cooks boil Margelan (Chinese) radish, add it to first courses or second hot dishes, and also pickle or pickle them. They say that pickled loba is simply unforgettably tasty and aromatic.

The benefits of Margelan (Chinese) radish

Fresh root vegetables of Margelan (Chinese) radish contain a large number of vitamins, micro- and macroelements, as well as special enzymes. However, the main nutritional value of this product is still mineral salts (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese and many others). The calorie content of Margelan (Chinese) radish is only 21 kcal, which is a very low nutritional value, so those who want to lose weight can use this product without restrictions.

As can be seen from the composition of this vegetable, the benefits of Margelan (Chinese) radish for human health are simply obvious. Indeed, it is precisely due to the high content of biologically active substances that this root vegetable has a whole range of preventive and medicinal properties. For example, Margelan (Chinese) radish juice is recommended for use for radiculitis, decreased secretion of gastric juice, and colds. In addition, this natural remedy helps in removing stones from the gall and bladder.

The benefits of Margelan (Chinese) radish are also known due to the high content of plant fiber and pectin - these substances enhance the production of digestive juices and can also act as an adsorbent that absorbs various harmful elements in the human body.

Growing and care

The agricultural technology for growing radish is simple: the plant grows well in sunny areas, but also tolerates slight shading. The ideal place for planting radishes is in combined beds, which are exposed to direct sunlight during the long daylight hours, followed by slight partial shade.

If we talk about the peculiarities of growing the root crop, then it should be noted that it is cold-resistant, like its close “relative” - the radish.

The seeds of the plant grow at an outside temperature of +2 to +3 degrees Celsius. Radish seedlings tolerate return spring frosts well. When ripe, root vegetables can remain in the ground even at temperatures from -5 to -6 degrees. The optimal growing temperature for Chinese radish is similar to the common radish and ranges from +18 to +20 degrees. Hotter weather makes root vegetables firm with dry and slightly bitter flesh.

Caring for radish crops is not much different from the traditional one: timely loosening of the soil, protection from weeds and, most importantly, abundant watering. The fact is that the vegetable needs abundant watering during the period of pouring root vegetables, otherwise the pulp will be dry and tasteless. This is the peculiarity of caring for Chinese radish.

How to properly care for lobo radish

Lobo will require a little attention after planting, and caring for it will consist of watering, fertilizing, loosening and weeding the soil, as well as protecting it from pests.

How to water radishes

Radish is sensitive to lack of moisture, so it will need to be watered periodically. Watering will be required during dry and hot periods.

It is advisable to loosen the soil once a week to a depth of 8-10 cm. Do not neglect weeding and removing weeds.

Features of Chinese radish fertilizer

When planting lobo radish, fertilizers are applied several times a season - preferably three to four times at intervals of 10-15 days. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers are used. Their first dose (during the period of three or four true leaves) is 15-20 g / 10 l of water.

When carrying out the procedure for the second and third time, it is necessary to add fertilizers with potassium in the composition. You can also add superphosphate (10 g).

Lobo radish pest control

Lobo radish, with proper cultivation practices and preventive spraying, is rarely affected by diseases and pests. However, it happens. It is characterized by the same problems as all cruciferous vegetables. So, she may suffer from diseases such as clubroot, fusarium, and bacteriosis.

Among the parasites that like to attack it are cruciferous flea beetles, rapeseed flower beetle, cabbage and sprout flies, cabbage and rapeseed bugs, etc.

Cruciferous flea beetles are one of the most dangerous pests, as they can completely destroy young crops within a couple of days. They overwinter under plant debris and in the soil. They go out for sabotage in April. They feed on leaves, forming through holes on them.

We have already written about preventive spraying of seedlings

Also, for the purpose of prevention, it is important to periodically loosen the soil and fight weeds. If the flea does attack the radish, you can scare it away by repeatedly spraying the plants with infusions of wormwood, tobacco, and dusting them with ash.

You will need at least three such procedures, at intervals of 4-5 days.

In case of mass damage, it is impossible to do without approved insecticides. However, chemical treatments must be stopped at least a month before harvest.

The same control measures must be applied in case of attacks by other pests. At the same time, try to start with gentle methods: spraying with decoctions and infusions of insecticidal plants, dusting with ash, tobacco dust, lime, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The undoubted advantages of Chinese radish include:

1. Excellent taste of juicy pulp and subtle pleasant aroma;
2. Lobo radish has virtually no contraindications for use;
3. The root crop, like potatoes, is stored in cellars and preserves well until spring;
4. Chinese radish is a very useful product from a medical point of view. Regular consumption of fresh food and after cooking helps in the prevention of many diseases;
5. The root vegetable contains few calories, which allows you to consume it without fear of gaining extra pounds.

If we talk about the disadvantages of this variety, it should be noted that at the stage of early shoots the vegetable can be affected by the cabbage flea beetle. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out treatment with approved pesticides, which can negatively affect the environmental friendliness of the vegetable.

Contraindications to the use of root vegetables

Margelan radish should not be eaten by pregnant women, as it can increase the tone of the uterus through the influence of active essential oils from its own composition. This often provokes miscarriage, premature birth and difficulty in bearing the fetus. Loba is also contraindicated for nursing mothers, since it greatly affects the taste of breast milk and causes colic in babies. If you have the following diseases, you should consult your doctor about the advisability of using this product:

• gastritis;
• pancreatitis;
• stomach or intestinal ulcer;
• colitis;
• enteritis;
• chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• severe kidney pathologies.

Loba - sweet Chinese radish: features of cultivation in bookmarks 3

While the Japanese daikon radish is now grown by many gardeners, its Chinese version, loba, is practically unknown even to curious amateur vegetable growers. In China, such radish is grown everywhere, and it is sold in all the many bazaars.

Loba root vegetables can come in a variety of shapes and colors - from round to cylindrical, with white, light green or red skin. But in the upper part of the head, the root vegetables are always colored intense green. The pulp of root vegetables ranges in color from white to pink-red. The weight of the root crop ranges from 0.5 to 1 kg or more.

The taste of loba occupies an intermediate position between daikon and European varieties of radish; their pulp has a slightly pungent taste. In terms of taste, many of its varieties are close to radishes.

Loba root vegetables are stored better than daikon, but worse than winter varieties of European radish.

Loba on a garden bed produces a higher yield than on a flat surface.

Loba root vegetables, in addition to their exotic appearance, amazing taste and impressive size, have healing properties - they inhibit the growth of bacteria, remove excess water from the body, promote digestion, cleanse the liver and kidneys, dissolve stones in them, remove salts of heavy metals and radionuclides.

They do not have a sharp stimulating effect on cardiac activity, like our black radish, and therefore are not contraindicated for older people. Their value is much higher than ordinary radishes and radishes; they help strengthen the immune system, reduce the level of cholesterol and carcinogens in the body.

Loba is an unpretentious plant, and even those varieties that have a round shape and are not buried deep in the ground can be cultivated even on heavy clay soils, but a high yield is obtained, naturally, on fertile soils, well seasoned with organic matter (compost or humus) and with neutral reaction.

The best precursors for loba are legumes and winter grains, cucumber, early potatoes, tomatoes, and onions.

Chinese radish is sown both in spring and summer (mostly). When sown in spring, it quite often forms flower stalks; the fruits of such plants, unlike daikon, are not suitable for food. And during summer sowing, the plants do not form flower stalks and produce a very high yield of root crops.

The soil for growing loba is prepared in the same way as for other root crops. It must be well filled with organic fertilizers (compost, humus) 1 bucket per 1 m2 on light fertile soils and 2 buckets per 1 m2 on heavy clay soils. But fresh manure cannot be applied under it. It is introduced only under the previous crop.

The depth of digging the soil must be at least 30 cm. On acidic soils, slaked lime must be added. In low-lying areas, loba is best grown on ridges and beds.

As for fertilizers, before sowing, it is better to apply complete mineral fertilizer or nitrophoska, 1 teaspoon per 1 m2. But it’s even better to use complex fertilizers “Kemira-lux” or “Kemira-universal-2”, which contain not only nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but also all the necessary microelements. These fertilizers are more expensive than nitrophoska, but are much more effective.

Sowing time. Depending on the variety, loba is sown in two terms. To obtain root crops in the summer-autumn period, seeds are sown from April 25. For winter storage - from June 20 to July 10, since early sowing of winter varieties of loba leads to the discarding of inflorescences in the first year of life and cracking of root crops.

The maximum yield of root crops is obtained when sowing seeds at the beginning of the first ten days of July. At this time, growing conditions are most favorable for most loba varieties. But at the same time, the soil must be well watered and mulched after sowing. And if you want to plant root crops for the winter, then it should be sown at the end of the first ten days of July. The latest date for sowing seeds is mid-July, but such root crops in this case will be small.

The optimal temperature for growth and development is 15-18°C. The culture is cold-resistant and can withstand light frosts.

Method of sowing seeds

The yield and size of root crops largely depend on the seed sowing pattern. Practice has proven that the most optimal scheme for sowing seeds is in beds 110 cm wide in 4 rows with a distance between them of 30–35 cm. Seeds are sown in nests of 2–3 pieces at a depth of 2 cm.

If the soil is not moist enough, the area must be watered after sowing. Subsequently, 5–6 days after the emergence of seedlings, one healthy plant is left in each nest of three seedlings.

To speed up seed germination, the bed is covered with a film, which is removed when seedlings appear. Shoots appear after 6–7 days, and when sown with soaked seeds in moist soil, after five days. In the phase of 2–3 true leaves, the plants are thinned 15 cm apart, and for large-fruited varieties - up to 18 cm.

Top dressing

When the root crop reaches a diameter of 3–4 cm, the plants must be fed with mullein solution or ash.

On rich soils, 1–2 fertilizing is sufficient for early varieties, and 3–4 fertilizing with an interval of 10–12 days for winter varieties.

And one more feature of loba is that in a garden bed it produces a higher yield than on a flat surface. Harvesting and storage

Root crops are harvested before frost. Early varieties are harvested selectively in dry weather as they ripen, and winter varieties are harvested in succession.

Agricultural technology of sweet radish

The shape and color of the fruit are varied: the root can be round or cylindrical, and have a white, green or red skin color. However, the top of the vegetable is always rich green. As for the color of the pulp, it usually ranges from white to pink-red. The average weight of a ripe fruit is a little more than a kilogram. The taste of Lobo radish resembles a cross between Daikon and fruits of varieties of European origin. The vegetable is practically not bitter, which is why it is called “sweet”. The plant often tastes like radishes.

As for storage, the fruits of the variety can be kept fresh and aromatic longer than Daikon root vegetables. However, Chinese radish is stored worse than European radish.

In addition to its interesting appearance, remarkable taste and fruit size, the variety also has useful qualities. In particular, eating root vegetables removes excess moisture from the body, has a positive effect on metabolism, cleanses the liver and kidneys (including stones), and removes radionuclides and heavy metal salts. Radish has a detrimental effect on the growth and development of harmful bacteria inside the human body. Lobo radish does not have a negative effect on the heart, so older people can use it. Also, the root vegetable of Chinese origin strengthens the immune system, reduces cholesterol and carcinogens in the human body.

Lobo radish is a crop that does not require special growing conditions and careful care. Even round root vegetables that are not buried deep in the ground can be grown in heavy clay-type soils. However, the richest harvest can still be obtained on fertile lands with a neutral reaction, saturated with organic fertilizers.

It is best to plant the plant after legumes and winter grains, as well as cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and early potatoes.

The plant can be sown both in spring and summer (most often). When sown in spring, the crop often produces flowers, as a result of which its fruits cannot be consumed. At the same time, when sowing in summer, a flower stalk does not form, and a significant harvest can be harvested.

Preparing the soil in which the Elephant Tusk radish (another name for Loba) will be grown is no different from the preparation procedure before planting other types of vegetables. The soil must be well fed with organic fertilizers (a bucket of compost or humus per unit area for light soils; 2 buckets per unit area for heavy soils). However, fresh manure cannot be used as fertilizer.

It is necessary to dig up the area to a depth of no more than 0.03 meters. Slaked lime must be added to acidic soils. In lowland conditions, the crop should be grown on ridges or other elevations.

Before sowing seeds, it is necessary to feed the soil with mineral fertilizers or nitrophoska. It is best to use complex fertilizers, such as Keira-Lux or Kemira-Universal-1. In addition to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, such supplements contain a number of useful microelements. Such fertilizers are very effective, although expensive.

Radish sowing is carried out in different ways, depending on the variety of root crop. For summer harvesting, the seeds are placed in the soil starting in late April. If you plan to store the vegetable for a long time, it is better to sow it in late June - early July, because early planting of winter varieties provokes the appearance of inflorescences and damage to the integrity of the fruit.

The plant develops best at a temperature of 15° - 18°. The vegetable is considered cold-resistant and tolerates light frosts well.

How to plant and grow Chinese lobo radish?

Lobo is a Chinese version of daikon, and at the moment it is an unfamiliar variety of radish even for experienced Russian gardeners. Nevertheless, it is a very valuable product with excellent taste, as well as great benefits for human health. We will talk about how to grow this type of radish in this article.

Lobo radish has juicy flesh with a slight pungency

Lobo radish can be stored until spring

Chinese Margelan radish: differences from Daikon radish, description

Chinese radish Margelanskaya

Margilan Chinese radish is very similar to Japanese radish - Daikon, therefore, sometimes even those who produce seeds do not inform gardeners correctly. Really. These cultures have similarities, but they are not the same. You can determine which radish is in front of you by the size of the root crops. Daikon's are larger than Margilan's and their weight is 0.5 kilograms more. The ripening period of Margilanskaya lasts longer, the leaves are wider, and the taste of the fruit has a sharpness that Daikon does not have.

Description of Margelan radish

At the beginning of the 21st century, such people and “Prisk” applied to the State Register with a request to register the Margelansky variety, and two years later their request was granted and the cultivation of vegetables on private plots was officially permitted in all regions of our country.

I would like to note that this variety was grown before and was never removed from the State Register. The point is that these two Moscow companies made a proposal to include an existing crop in the lists of those varieties that have been tested and recommended.

The Margelan radish variety has an average ripening period, which lasts about two months from the moment two true leaves appear until full ripening. Can be stored for a long time without loss of beneficial properties and presentation. The leaves are medium-sized, erect, and resemble the shape of an egg. They are colored green with a yellow tint, and are covered with teeth along the edges. The root crop is elliptical in shape, may be completely green, or may be partially white.

It is interesting to know that in Asian countries, Margelan radish, which has white spots on the root crop, is considered a defect and is destroyed. Only those that are exclusively green in color are used as seed material.

Margelan radish has white, very juicy, sweetish pulp with a slight bitterness. The weight of one root crop reaches 300 grams, per 1 sq. meters, on average you can collect 3 kilograms.

It is important to know that you should not buy Margelan radish that weighs about 500 grams, as this signals that too much nitrogen fertilizers have become nitrates during cultivation.

Description and characteristics of culture

In its parameters, lobo is similar to daikon. The main difference between these two varieties is the length of the growing season. Other characteristics of the forehead are as follows:

• the shape of the root crops is round or elongated, cylindrical;
• leaves are entire, dissected into lateral lobes;
• the number of leaves in one rosette can reach 10-15;
• branched stem height – 1 m;
• fetal weight – 500 g and above (there were cases when the fetal weight reached several kilograms);
• color – light and dark green, red, purple, pink;
• the upper part of the root crop is green;
• taste – pleasant, with a slight pungency;
• The pulp is dense and juicy.

Planting Margelan radish

Growing and caring for Margelan radish is simple. But failure to follow seemingly simple rules always ends in failure. Everything matters - the timing of planting Margelan radish, water regime, soil preparation. Failure at any stage will lead to the appearance of shoots or the formation of a small root crop, often hollow or bitter.

When to plant Margelan radish

Growing green radishes in open ground does not present any difficulties, but many gardeners manage to ruin the planting by simply not meeting deadlines. For some reason, they focus on crops such as daikon, or, even “better”, radish.

Yes, these are all short-day plants. They shoot flowers without waiting for the root to grow if they are illuminated for more than 12 hours a day. But radishes have a short growing season; when sown in the spring, they have time to ripen safely. Daikon needs more time to grow its root crop; when planted early, it rarely reaches technical ripeness everywhere except the southernmost regions of Russia and Ukraine.

Green radish and lobo varieties of any ripening period in the spring should not even be sown. When the soil warms up enough for the seeds to germinate, the day will lengthen so much that there is simply no time left for the root crop to develop. Too much time passes from the emergence of seedlings to technical maturity. Someone might argue that in Central Asia, Margelan radish was always sown in two passes. Moreover, spring planting provided root crops for summer consumption, and autumn planting for winter consumption. But the climate there is different, the earth warms up early, and the difference in day length in different seasons is smoothed out.

So, growing Margelan radish in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus is possible in open ground only with late-summer sowing. With a sudden drop in temperature, the crop usually ripens even in the North-West - lobo tolerates short-term frosts. Before the onset of stable cold weather, the Margelan radish has time to gain weight.

The crop is sown in most regions from mid-July to early August. In the North-West you can do this a little earlier, in the southern regions - a little later.

Important! Margelan radish also does not like heat - an average daily temperature of 25⁰ C or more stimulates the development of peduncles in the same way as long daylight hours.

Soil preparation

The soil for Margelan radish is dug deeply, although not as deep as for the White Fang variety. Although its root crop rises 2/3 above the soil level, this does not always happen. If the ground is dense, it can “stick out” no more than halfway. And the long tail, covered with small sucking roots, needs somewhere to grow. It is this that supplies the radish with most of the moisture and nutrients; if its development is limited, the root crop will be small.

It is better to prepare the soil in advance - dig it at least two weeks before sowing the radishes so that it can “breathe” and sag a little. You can add sand, ash, leaf humus or peat to the soil to improve the structure. Humus is added in the fall; if this is done before sowing the radish, it will receive an excess amount of nitrogen. This may have the following consequences:

• the above-ground part will actively develop to the detriment of the root crop;
• voids form inside the radish, the flesh becomes coarser;
• the taste of root vegetables becomes worse due to overfeeding with nitrogen;
• nitrates accumulate in radishes;
• Root vegetables spoil quickly.

Compost is also not worth adding to the soil before sowing radishes, unless it has matured well with the help of special means, or has been aged for at least 3 years. Fresh ones have a lumpy, tight structure, which is not suitable for the crop - it interferes with the development of the root crop.

Since sowing is done in the second half of summer, something should already be growing in the place intended for Margelan radish. In the spring you can plant early potatoes, peas for fresh consumption, winter onions or onions intended for greenery. You cannot grow other cruciferous vegetables before radishes - early radishes or cabbage, lettuce, mustard.

Sowing rules

Margelan radish is usually sown in nests located in rows at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other. Leave 30-40 cm between rows. Each nest is filled with a mineral complex fertilizer (preferably intended for root crops), mixed with soil and watered abundantly.

2-3 seeds are planted in each hole, and if there is doubt about their germination - 3-4. Dry soil is poured on top with a layer of 1.5-2 cm. Additional watering is not needed.

Important! Pre-wetting the hole will compact the soil a little and the seeds will not fall through. And the lack of subsequent watering will not allow the water to wash them out. There will be enough moisture for germination.

To make the seeds sprout faster, you can cover the planting with film. But even without additional measures, the first shoots will appear in about a week. When 2-3 true leaves appear, 1 strongest sprout is left in each nest, the rest are pulled out.

You can sow seeds in furrows. But then, when thinning, more seedlings will have to be removed.

How to grow Margelan radish

Care when growing green radish consists of removing weeds, loosening the rows and timely watering. The crop loves moisture, overdrying can kill young shoots, and when the root crop is formed, it will cause it to become coarser, form voids, reduce its size and worsen its taste. The soil under Margelan radish should always be moist, but not wet.

A crop takes a long time from germination to technical maturity. You can do without fertilizing only on fertile soils that are well fertilized in the fall and when planting. In other cases, the radish is fertilized twice - the first time immediately after thinning, the second time when the root crop becomes noticeable and its color can already be determined.

When planting seeds in furrows, a second thinning will be required, 10-12 days after the first. It must be remembered that Margelan radish forms a rounded root crop that grows not only in depth, but also in breadth. The distance between plants should be at least 15 cm.

All yellowed leaves that have dropped to the ground and shade the root crop are torn off. This will not only improve the quality of the radish, but also protect it from bolting at high temperatures.

Important! You can’t pick off more than 1-2 leaves at a time.

Pests and diseases: control and prevention measures

Margelan radish rarely gets sick. Problems arise only with systematic overwatering, especially on dense soils - then various rots appear on the plant.

But insects constantly annoy the crop - it is susceptible to damage by all cruciferous pests. The problem for Margelan radish is:

• slugs, which can be combated by scattering metaldehyde between the bushes, and as a preventive measure, picking off leaves that fall to the ground;
• cruciferous flea beetle, the appearance of which can be prevented by scattering ash or tobacco dust on the soil and radish leaves after watering, or by spreading wormwood between the rows.

The best varieties and their features

Let's look at the most famous varieties of lobo radish:

1. Troyandova is a mid-season variety with a growing season of 80-82 days. The root crops are round, weight – 350-690 g. Color – red-pink, with a convex head. The pulp is white-pink, juicy, dense. The taste is sweet. The variety is resistant to stemming, drought, and low temperatures.
2. Lebedka is a mid-season variety with a growing season of 86-91 days. Root crops are round-oval, white in color, immersed in the soil a quarter of their length. The pulp is juicy, tender, white. The variety is resistant to drought and flowering, suitable for long-term storage. The yield is 5.5 kg/sq.m. m.
3. Severyanka is an early ripening variety - the harvest can be harvested within 60 days after germination. The root crop is pink, almost red, the weight reaches 500-890 g, the shape of the fruit is round, flattened with a sharp tip. The pulp is juicy, white, the taste is pleasant, with pronounced sweetness and pungency. Productivity – 3-4.8 kg per 1 sq. m.
4. Elephant tusk is a mid-season variety, harvested 60-70 days after emergence. Shape – cylindrical, average length – 60 cm, weight – 0.5 kg. Color – white with light green transitions. The pulp is sweet, crispy, with a slight bitterness. Productivity – 5-6 kg/sq. m.
5. Margelanskaya is an early (60-80 days), heat-resistant variety. The root crop is wide-cylindrical in shape with a white tip, dark green in color. Fruit length – 9-16 cm, diameter – 7 cm, weight – 220-400 g. The pulp is white or light green, with a slight bitterness.
6. Ruby Surprise is an early ripening variety that reaches technical maturity in 60-65 days. The fruit is round, short, white with a green spot on the leaves. Average weight is 200-240 g, the flesh is juicy, red, and the taste is pleasant. Productivity – 4.3 kg per 1 sq. m.

Varieties of Chinese radish (loba)

Red radish "Barynya"

Barynya radish is considered an excellent folk remedy for the treatment and prevention of colds. It is recommended to consume it in winter and autumn.

Description. This is a mid-season variety, ripening 63-68 days after planting. The root vegetables are round in shape and red in color. Weight reaches 80-120 g. The white pulp is tender, juicy, the taste is sharp-sweet.

Landing dates. They begin to sow seeds from mid-June to mid-July.

Features of cultivation. The variety prefers light, fertile soils. Seeds are sown in furrows located at a distance of 35-40 cm from each other.

Radish "Red Winter"

This is a bright hybrid that appeared as a result of selective crossing of hot radish and ordinary radish.

Description. Mid-early variety. The fruits are large, have a round shape, the weight reaches up to 500 g. The skin is predominantly red in color. The pulp is slightly pungent and tastes like radishes.

Landing dates. Radish seeds begin to be sown in late April-early May.

Features of cultivation. The culture is demanding on soil fertility, moisture and light. Select areas with loose soil.

Harvesting. The harvest is harvested 60-80 days after the first shoots appear. Root vegetables are stored very well.

Radish "Troyandova"

It has a round shape. The root vegetable is pink in color with white color closer to the base. The pulp has a delicate pink tint.

Description. This is a mid-season variety that takes 75-85 days to ripen. The taste is sweetish-spicy. Excellent for long-term storage.

Landing dates. Radishes are planted in late April or early May.

Features of cultivation. The variety is undemanding in care. It needs to be watered regularly, do not allow the fruits to remain in the sun for a long time without moisture.

It is equally important to remove weeds on time

Harvesting. Harvest occurs in mid-summer.

Mantang Hong radish

This variety is a masterpiece of world selection. It is attractive because it resembles radishes, only in reverse. The radish is red on the inside and white on the outside.

Description. The roots are smooth, do not form branches, and do not crack. Round shape. Diameter up to 8 cm. The peel is white-green, sometimes white. The pulp is from crimson-red to red. The pulp is dense, juicy, crispy.

Landing dates. Sowing is carried out in early spring - the seeds are sown in the furrows. For root crops to fully ripen, 70 days after the appearance of the first shoots are enough.

Features of cultivation. Radish prefers light soil rich in organic matter. In the future, it is necessary to loosen the soil and regularly water the plants. It is necessary to feed the radish at least three times per season.

Harvesting. Radishes are harvested as they ripen.

Radish "Green Goddess"

A young variety that has gained popularity due to its qualities and spectacular appearance. The product contains microelements, amino acids, mineral salts.

Description. Early ripening variety - ripens 60 days after germination. Root vegetables have a round shape, green skin, pale green flesh - it is juicy, tender, crispy. It has a slightly spicy taste. The weight of one radish is 350-400 g.

Landing dates. Root crops begin to be planted from the beginning of June to mid-July.

Features of cultivation. The vegetable is grown by sowing seeds in open ground. The culture requires regular watering.

Harvesting. Root crops for storage are harvested before frost sets in. From 1 sq. m get about 5-6 kg of harvest.

Radish "Margelan summer"

The root vegetable got its name from the city of Margilan, located in Uzbekistan. He got there from China.

Description. Root vegetables can be round, oval or elongated. The length of the radish reaches 16-20 cm, weight - up to 500 g. The peel is green. The white translucent pulp has a greenish tint. The root vegetable is juicy and not very spicy.

Landing dates. To obtain a harvest in summer, it is recommended to plant radishes in early May.

Features of cultivation. To increase productivity, you should regularly and abundantly water the radishes, thin out the seedlings, feed them with fertilizers and get rid of weeds.

Harvesting. Radish is harvested 60-90 days after germination. From 1 sq. m will be able to collect 3-3.5 kg of crop.

Pre-sowing work

In general, lobo radish is a fairly unpretentious and unpretentious crop and has no special preferences for lighting, soil or temperature. However, to obtain a high-quality harvest, the crop needs to create optimal conditions.

Choosing a landing site

Due to the fact that radish belongs to the Cruciferous family, it is attacked by the same parasites and diseases as all plants of this family. Do not plant radishes next to cabbage, radishes, carrots, beets and horseradish.

Sow radish after harvesting early crops or plant between rows of potatoes, onions, and cucumbers. You can plant radishes in place of cruciferous vegetables only after 3-4 years.

The cultivation technology is simple - radish grows well in a lighted, sunny area, and it is not afraid of even a small shade. The ideal place for planting is considered to be combined beds that are exposed to sunlight throughout the day.

Lobo is a cold-resistant plant. Seed germination begins at a temperature of +2-3 degrees. Seedlings can tolerate frosts down to -3-4 degrees, and adult plants up to -5-6. The culture can grow at a temperature range from +5 to 25 degrees, but the optimal temperature is from +18 to +20 degrees.

Soil preparation

It is best to grow lobo on loose, fairly moist loamy soils with a high content of organic matter, with a deep arable layer. This variety can grow in soils with weak acidity (pH 5.5-6.0), but soils with a neutral pH of 6-7 are best suited.

If the acidity level is high, add slaked lime and lime. The soil can be fed with organic and mineral fertilizers:

• potassium (250-300 g each);
• superphosphate (300-400 g per 10 sq. m);
• ammonium sulfate.

Fresh manure is not applied to radishes, because this may increase the incidence of root crop disease, spoil the appearance, which causes a decrease in their marketability and quality.

Reviews on growing lobo radish

★★★★★
Irina Nikolaevna, 52 years old, Arkhangelsk. I decided to try to grow a new variety, the choice fell on lobo, since according to the description the variety was characterized as unpretentious, resistant to cold and sudden frosts.
I can confirm that this is the case; the first time I managed to get a good harvest, which the whole family liked, since radish is also very tasty. ★★★★★
Konstantin Igorevich, 45 years old, Krasnodar. I tried different types of radish - white, black, daikon, but now I also wanted to get acquainted with lobo.
The root crops grew in a heap, and the size matched the characteristics. Its taste and spiciness are similar to daikon. In principle, I liked it, I’ll try to grow more. Hide

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Despite the fact that the Chinese lobo radish is only gaining popularity in our country, it is an excellent root vegetable that can boast of its nutritional value, taste and benefits for humans, as well as fairly simple cultivation techniques.

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Sowing time

The timing is selected depending on the characteristics of the variety and climatic conditions at the place of cultivation. The time of sowing in the soil can be selected either in spring or summer - you should focus on the early maturity of the root crop.

In spring you can sow from mid-April to the end of the last ten days of May, and in summer - from mid-July to early September. The sowing rate for radish in spring is 0.5-1g/sq.m. m, and in summer – 0.4-0.5 g/sq. m.

If the radish was planted in the spring, then if the weather changes too quickly towards warmth and daylight hours increase, flower stalks may appear on plants that have not yet formed a root crop. To prevent this from happening, most gardeners prefer to plant radishes in the summer.

Margellan radish salad “Classic” with carrots and fresh cucumbers

“Brush” salad, which significantly improves digestion. An ideal option for connoisseurs of healthy and healthy food.

Ingredients:

• Margellan radish - 1 pc.
• Carrot - 1 pc.
• Fresh cucumbers - 1 pc.
• Parsley leaves - 20 g.
• Sunflower oil - 2 tbsp. l.
• Lemon juice - 1 tbsp. l.
• Salt - 0.5 tsp.

Preparation:

Chop the vegetables into thin strips and add salt.

Chop the parsley leaves.

Combine oil with lemon juice.

Mix the ingredients.

Planting radishes in open ground

An important factor for the productivity of lobo is the method and layout of plants. Use a 30 by 60 cm pattern - this means that you need to leave a distance of 60 cm between rows, and 30 cm between plants. If the root crops are smaller, then use a 20 by 40 cm pattern.

Stages of the planting process:

1. Before planting, the soil must be harrowed and loosened.
2. Make grooves 2-3 cm deep. Since the fruits grow quite large, leave a distance of 50-60 cm between rows and 15 cm between holes.
3. Place 3-5 seeds in each hole, previously well-diluted with water, which will increase the germination of the crop.
4. Sprinkle the crops with soil substrate and moisten them, then, to protect the seeds from frost, cover the beds with film.

Under favorable conditions, seedlings will appear within 5 days.

Margellan radish salad “Male”

An extremely simple recipe, consisting of only 5 ingredients. And it also takes very little time to prepare.

Ingredients:

• Margellan radish - 1 pc.
• Parsley leaves - 1 handful.
• Hot pressed sunflower oil - 2 tbsp. l.
• Salt - 1 tsp.
• Ground black pepper - 1/3 tsp.

Preparation:

Peel the root vegetable and slice into thin petals.

Soak in water for 20 minutes.

Dry and cut the slices into strips.

Mix all ingredients.

Rules of care

To ensure a high-quality harvest, it is important to properly care for the plants after sowing.

Watering mode

Watering is sometimes more important for radish than fertilizing - it sometimes has to grow in extreme summer conditions, when the heat is intense and there is no precipitation for months. The root crop must fill with juice and grow, so watering is necessary.

The best way is sprinkling, especially if the crops are mulched. If there is not enough moisture, the fruits become hard and the plants begin to stem. The variety also does not like waterlogging. Over the entire growing season, 4 irrigations of 200-300 liters per 10 square meters are carried out. m.

Thinning

You can start thinning after a month, leaving 4-6 cm between plants of summer varieties, and 10-15 cm between plants of winter varieties.

Thinning is carried out three times:

• Carry out the procedure for the first time when several true leaves form on the seedlings.
• Carry out the second thinning when the rudiments of the future root crop appear. This time, remove any plants whose foliage is devoid of green color.
• After the root crops become approximately 0.5 cm in diameter, you need to thin out the seedlings a third time. The smallest and weakest specimens are subject to removal.

Weeding and loosening

Loosening is one of the most important tasks for caring for radishes and helps not only to get rid of weeds and prevent their appearance, but also has a beneficial effect on the condition of the soil and the development of root crops.

In care, it is important to prevent the formation of a soil crust, under which young seedlings simply suffocate. Loosening should be done regularly, as this prevents soil quality from deteriorating. The result of loosening is the free flow of organic substances, moisture and oxygen. Along with this, weeding is also carried out.

Hilling

Hilling is a radish processing technique that promotes the formation of an additional root system and retains moisture in the soil.

This technique is used to ensure greater resistance to lodging. An additional layer of soil around the base of the stems and the roots formed on it keep the plants well protected from gusts of wind.

Each hilling should be carried out after rain or watering, when the soil dries out - on the second or third day. Plants can be earthed up manually or using cultivators (in large areas).

Feeding

Radish is fed with mineral fertilizers in dry form or in solutions. The following types of fertilizers can be poured into the furrows along the row:

• Mix 200 g of urea, 600 g of superphosphate, 150 g of potassium chloride per 10 liters of water, this is enough for 10-15 square meters. m;
• Apply 50-100 g of urea, 100-150 g of superphosphate, 50-100 g of potassium sulfate into the soil per 10 square meters. m.

The first feeding should be done when the first true leaf has just formed, and the second - after 3-4 weeks, when the formation of the root crop begins. A third feeding is also possible, but only if plant development is not going well.

Margellan radish salad “Mysterious” with veal, fresh cucumbers and pumpkin

Ingredients:

• Margellan radish - 1 pc.
• Boiled veal - 0.2 kg.
• Pumpkin pulp - 0.1 kg.
• Fresh cucumbers - 1 pc.
• Red onion - 1 pc.
• Parsley leaves - 20 g.
• Sunflower oil - 3 tbsp. l.
• Lime juice - 1 tbsp. l.
• Honey - 1 tsp.
• Salt - 0.5 tsp.

Preparation:

Chop vegetables, meat and eggs into thin strips.

Chop the parsley leaves.

Combine the oil with lime juice and honey.

Mix the ingredients.

What are the benefits of green radish for the human body?

The benefits and harms of green radish for the body directly depend on the substances included in its composition.

The main property is to have a positive effect on digestive processes. This is due to the presence of water and dietary fiber.

The benefits of eating green radish for the human body include improving appetite. It is usually consumed during the cold season to strengthen the immune system and saturate it with useful substances. The dietary fiber content helps cleanse the intestines of harmful toxins. This mechanism improves intestinal motility. And the iron contained in radish makes it a useful vegetable, indicated for use in the prevention of anemia.

B vitamins influence metabolic processes:

• B1 is part of the group of main enzymes at the level of energy metabolism; its deficiency leads to disturbances in the functioning of the digestive organs;
• B2 is responsible for the condition of the upper layer of the epidermis, visual reactions, and the sensitivity of the visual organs to color shades;
• B5 is a participant in carbohydrate metabolism, protein synthesis, the production of a number of hormones, the adsorption of amino acids, its deficiency leads to harm to the mucous membranes and skin;
• B6 helps to increase the body's immune forces; deficiency is accompanied by loss of appetite and the appearance of anemia.

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a participant in any regenerative processes; its deficiency is accompanied by the development of fragility of blood vessels.

Vitamin E is the main antioxidant responsible for the functions of the heart muscles.

The iodine content makes the vegetable useful for people who have problems with the functioning of the thyroid gland.

The benefits of green radish for men are due to the presence of substances in the products that normalize the functions of the genitourinary system and can have a preventive effect to prevent the development of prostatitis.

Warning! The upper parts and very tips of root vegetables contain harmful substances: nitrates and nitrites. These parts are cut off before use.

Harm of green radish and contraindications

There are several cases when the inclusion of healthy root vegetables in food is strictly contraindicated. The presence of acute forms of intestinal disease requires refusal of use. The mechanism of active production of gastric juice can lead to the development of a conflict in the pancreas in those who have problems with its natural outflow.

The chronic form of pyelonephritis is a direct contraindication to taking radish-based drinks.

People susceptible to allergic reactions to food are advised to introduce foods into their diet with extreme caution.

Green radish for weight loss

The benefits of green radish are used for weight loss. It is widely used in dietary nutrition; it is often included in the menu when creating special detox programs. This is due to its high water content and low calorie content. This approach to the weight loss process is considered the most effective; it does not harm the body. Thanks to the improvement of metabolic processes, harmful fat does not settle in problem areas, but is converted into useful energy.

Warning! In addition to vegetables, the diet menu must contain lean meat, fruits and healthy drinks. An unbalanced diet can cause harm to the body.

Caring for Margelan radish and problems with growing

As Margelan radish grows, it requires abundant frequent watering, especially during the period of root crop growth. A crop left without moisture in hot weather grows worse, loses its juiciness, and its taste deteriorates sharply.

• When the root crops grow to the size of a 10-ruble coin, they are fed for the first time, adding 25–30 grams of complex fertilizer per meter of area.
• On sandy or other not very nutritious soils, fertilizing is repeated twice, and on rich soils only once.
• Three weeks before the moment when the crop needs to be harvested, the application of especially nitrogen fertilizers is stopped.

In addition to watering and fertilizing, caring for planted Margelan radish cannot be done without other measures. Under the rosettes of foliage, be sure to remove all weeds, as well as all yellowed leaves that have fallen to the ground, which will allow light to better penetrate deep into the plantings and prevent the appearance of pests and pathogens on the radish. For the same purpose, as well as to reduce the risk of developing flowering, healthy leaves that block the access of air and light to the plants in the garden are torn off.

The tops of the root crops that appear above the soil level are carefully hilled up, preventing the radish from hardening in the air and being attacked by slugs and other pests.

Among the enemies of Chinese radish are insects that parasitize plants of the cabbage family. Therefore, it is better not to grow Margelan radish after radishes, all types of cabbage, mustard or turnips, but treat the beds prophylactically with tobacco dust or wormwood infusion.

Storage rules

Although Margelan radish is considered intended for long-term storage, it will not last until spring. The maximum that can be achieved even if all the rules are followed is four months. And then at the end of storage, the Margelan radish will be somewhat lethargic, insipid, and will also lose most of its vitamins and useful minerals. Without significant changes, root vegetables can last a month.

The best conditions for winter keeping are a dark place, temperature from 1⁰ to 2⁰ C, humidity 80-95%.

Important! Active air ventilation is not required to store radishes! This makes its roots become fibrous and rough.

How to store Margelan radish in the cellar in winter

It is best to store root vegetables in damp sand, arranged in wooden boxes. If the temperature and recommended humidity are observed, they can be ready for use for up to 4 months. But if even one damaged root gets into the box, it will begin to rot and ruin everything lying nearby.

How to store Margelan radish at home

Root vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. They are laid out in plastic bags and kept in a vegetable drawer.