White radish can be cold-tolerant, seeds can germinate at a low temperature of 2℃-3℃, but the optimum growth temperature is 20℃-25℃, and white radish can tolerate high temperature of about 25℃ and low temperature of 2℃-3℃ at seedling stage.

Appearance characteristics of white radish

White radish is an annual or biennial herb with a plant height of 20- 100cm. It is a fleshy straight root, mostly spherical or conical, with a white skin. Its stem branches are hairless, and the basal leaves and the lower stem leaves are pinnately split. The top lobe is oval, with 4-6 pairs of lateral lobes, dull teeth and sparse and rough hair.

Growth environment conditions of white radish

White radish is not drought-tolerant, needs plenty of sunshine during its growth, and likes to grow in humid environment. If the air permeability and water permeability in the soil are insufficient, it will affect the expansion of the meat root and its epidermis will become rough and unsmooth.

At the same time, it is best to choose sandy soil for planting white radish, which can be more suitable and make it grow better.

Growth process of white radish

The growth and development process of white radish can be divided into two stages: vegetative growth and reproductive growth.

Vegetative growth period: After white radish is planted, the first year is generally vegetative growth period, during which fleshy roots are formed.

Reproductive growth period: the second year after storage and dormancy of white radish is the reproductive growth period, during which white radish will blossom and bear seeds.

Cultivation points of potted white radish

1, Soil: When planting white radish, it is necessary to prepare some soil with deep soil layer and sufficient nutrients, sandy soil is the best, and some organic fertilizers can also be added to the soil to meet the nutrients needed for the growth of white radish.

2. Temperature: After the white radish seeds are planted, they need to be kept at about 20℃, so as to germinate and grow faster.

3. Fertilization: The growth of white radish needs enough water and fertilizer, and special attention should be paid to applying organic fertilizer once after the seeds emerge.