Sowing radish in April in open ground: is it possible to plant and how best to do it when there are favorable days for planting on the lunar calendar, in what dates?

Radish is a popular culture among gardeners, due to its early maturity and unpretentiousness in care.

This vegetable has a large amount of vitamins, and its first crop can be harvested in the spring.

So, we will figure out which varieties of radishes are best planted in April and how to do it correctly.

The article also provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to choose a radish variety and how to plant it.

Is it possible to plant a radish in April days?

It is considered that planting radish seeds in April is possible and necessary, because this vegetable crop is cold-resistant. By observing the technology of sowing and the rules of care, you can quickly get a good harvest of radishes. Landing should be done as soon as the warm sun begins to bake, and April is the most suitable month for this.

When is it best to sow in open ground, taking into account the weather?

Before planting radishes in spring, make sure that the air temperature is not too low. The optimum temperature for landing is at least 10 degrees. However, even at colder temperatures, the seedlings will not die, because the radish is cold-resistant, and can even tolerate small frosts.

Attention! If the air is warmed higher than 15 degrees, then the first sprouts can be expected in a week.

Under suitable weather conditions, a radish crop can be obtained two to three weeks after sowing.

Differences from sowing at other times

April is a favorable month for sowing radishes for a number of reasons:

The soil for planting is saturated with moisture after melt snow, and humidity contributes to faster germination of seeds. Therefore, it is not recommended to wait for the month of May, when the soil is already dry;
As practice shows, the same varieties of radish grown in different months give different results. The root crop planted in April grows juicier and larger than the radish planted in May.

For these reasons, planting radishes in April will quickly bring you a good, juicy crop.

Why choose this month?

As already mentioned, at this time the land is already warmed up enough for planting, but not yet overdried. Also, because of the short daylight hours, the vegetable grows the root crop faster, and as the daylight hours increase, the radish starts to “shoot arrows”.

Shooting - the process of flowering radish, when the vegetable takes an elongated shape, and its taste is significantly spoiled.

Another advantage of planting radishes this month is the absence of pests, and the sooner you plant, the less chance that the vegetable will be damaged by small insects.

Favorable numbers on the lunar calendar

Radish planting time depends on many factors: air and soil temperature, variety, region, so each case is individual. However, gardeners prefer to turn to the lunar calendar, finding the most favorable days for planting a vegetable.

Reference! During the waning moon, the growth of root crops of the plant is accelerated, and during the growing moon, the roots are less sensitive to damage.

Specifically for radishes, the waning moon is the best time to land. The new moon or full moon, on the contrary, is not suitable for planting seeds, at such a time you can only weed or get rid of harmful insects.

According to the lunar calendar, the most favorable days for planting radishes in April are:

from 2 to 9 number;
from 11 to 15;
from 24 to 27;
as well as April 29 and 30.

Step-by-step instruction

So, after we find out why April is the most favorable month for planting radishes, consider the technology of planting.

Which grade to choose and why?

Varieties of radishes, like any other vegetable crop, are early, mid-ripening and late. They differ in planting time and seedling sprouting time. Early varieties are most suitable for April, as they can be planted even at low temperatures, they are not afraid of spring frosts and are resistant to fungal diseases.

There are several popular early varieties with fast germination:

Early red - You will get red, round fruits about a month after planting.
Sora - a hybrid that produces large and round fruits about 3 weeks after the appearance of the first seedlings.
Heat - the first crop in the form of beautiful and tasty oval-shaped root crops will appear even in less than three weeks (18 - 20 days).

Where and for how much can I buy seeds?

Radish seeds in the regions of Moscow or St. Petersburg can be purchased both in nurseries, visiting them personally, and ordering online.

Popular varieties of radish are sold by such nurseries as:

Timiryazevsky nursery (Moscow);
Avista (Moscow);
Experimental Garden (St. Petersburg);
Northern flora (St. Petersburg).

The price of seeds depends on the producer and the region. For example:

variety "Early red" from the company "Successful Seeds" costs about 12 rubles for 2g .;
grade "Sora" in the Timiryazevsky nursery costs 18 rubles for 3 grams.

Important! When ordering seeds via the Internet, delivery is paid and usually amounts to about 300 rubles.

Seed preparation

Before sowing, seeds must be sorted and carefully prepared - this will increase and accelerate their germination.

Stages of preparing radish seeds for planting:

First, you should sort out the seeds, eliminating damaged and low-quality ones.
Selected ones must be checked for viability: the seeds must be filled with water, add salt (50 grams per 1 liter of water) and wait two minutes, stirring slowly. Poor-quality seeds will emerge, and those that are ready for planting will settle to the bottom.
Then you need to disinfect the seeds - in a solution of 1 mg of potassium permanganate per 1 liter of water, you should lower the seeds, after wrapping them in gauze. After 15 minutes, remove and dry.

After the operations done, planting should be done immediately, since the growth process is activated in the seeds.

How do landing work?

To obtain quick shoots and a good harvest, you must follow these rules:

Level the soil for planting.
Make indentations in the ground about 1 cm at a distance of 10 cm from each other.
Pour the prepared soil.
Distribute the seeds into the earlier fossa.
Sprinkle lightly with earth.

Reference! Radishes are often planted in rows, so instead of recesses in the ground, you can make rows.

At the optimum temperature and proper care, the first sprouts will appear in 3-4 days. If you want to accelerate the growth process of a vegetable crop, cover the plant with film at night, and remove in the morning.

Problems and solutions

Problems in growing radishes in April are rare, but still have a place to be. For example:

At the beginning of the development of the plant, a cruciferous flea can affect it. In this case, the foliage can be sprinkled with tobacco or wood ash, as well as cover the seedlings with a film.
Shooting - radish can go in the arrow during hot weather, which is why it is recommended to grow it in the month of April. Also, too rare or heavy watering can also cause the arrow to appear. Water the beds so that they are constantly slightly damp.
Radish cracking - the fruits burst during heavy sowing or uneven irrigation. Overexposure of a ripened root crop will also lead to cracking.

That's all the main problems that you may encounter when planting radishes in April.
Thus, planting radishes in April is much more appropriate than in other months. If you follow the above planting rules and use the right varieties, then a quick and rich harvest of radishes is guaranteed to you!