Gloriette F1

Class

Dicotyledons

Division

Angiospermae

Family

Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Order

Brassicales

Genus

Raphanus

Species

sativus

Description

The radish, also known as radish, is an annual or biennial plant cultivated mainly for food purposes for its root, which varies in colour and size according to variety, and is characterised by its distinctive flavour, often with spicy notes. With a short growing cycle and easy cultivation, it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil as well as constant irrigation to ensure the formation of a crunchy, tasty root.

Varietal description

Gloriette radish f1, together with other varieties of the same species, is one of the fastest growing crops in the horticultural world (only 17 days from sowing to harvest in warm weather). The plant has dark green foliage while the harvested and edible part is the root. The root is round with a fine terminal part and a deep red epidermis. The variety's small overall size makes it possible to apply a high investment density by returning to the same plot several times during the year. It prefers full sun exposures. The variety is very tolerant to root splitting and pre-flowering.

curiosity and special features

Radish root is a source of vitamin C and carotenoids with antioxidant properties, strengthening the immune system and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Radishes are used extensively in cooking, whether eaten raw or baked or pan-fried, as well as in the preparation of tasty preserves. The epithet Raphanus derives from the Greek and alludes to the clearly visible roots while sativus refers to its use as a cultivated plant.

Origin and Diffusion

The species is derived from the domestication of related wild forms native to Europe, South Asia and East Asia. Already cultivated and consumed by the ancient Egyptians, who used the leaves for food and the root part in traditional medicine, it is also mentioned in Greek and Roman texts for its culinary use; today it is an important horticultural species cultivated in temperate climate zones present with a large number of cultivars that differ mainly in the colour and shape of the root.

Flower size

The flower individually is medium-sized, united in a larger inflorescence.

Leaf

The leaves have a lobed lamina.

Fruit/product

The root is a round edible part, seedless, weighing between 15 and 30 g and 2 to 3 cm in diameter, characterised by a solid consistency. The skin is not edible, while the flesh is delicate in aroma with an aromatic and spicy flavour and a strong taste. The colouring remains uniform over the entire surface. Available throughout the year, this root is distinguished by an overall good quality appearance, representing a variety with good organoleptic characteristics.

Flowering period

It flowers from early spring to autumn for a duration of 20 to 40 days.

Inflorescence

Inflorescence compound spike.

Leaf color

Homogeneous, unicolour.

Plant height

The height of the plant varies from 0.1 to 0.2 m.

Lifespan

Annual-cycle plant.

Suggested planting locations

Versatile in use, it is cultivated as a horticultural plant for flower beds, large pots, open fields, outdoor tubs, balconies, planters, terraces

Stem/stem

The stem is herbaceous, the variety has no thorns.

Flower

The flower has a simple, medium-sized form, with a dialipetal corolla and single-coloured petals. It is arranged in medium-sized compound spike inflorescences. It flowers from early spring to autumn, with a flowering period of between 20 and 40 days. It exudes an unmistakable, delicate scent. It is attractive to bees.

Growth

Determined growth variety.

Plant habit

The habitus is erect.

branching

The branching is on the whole average.

pH

The ideal pH of the soil or growing medium ranges from slightly acidic to neutral, with optimum values between 6.0 and 7.0; it is recommended not to exceed a neutral condition of 7.0.

soil preparation

For open-field transplanting, the soil must be properly prepared; it is advisable to carry out a 20-30 cm deep digging, eliminating any weeds, bulky stones and residues from previous crops, continue by burying organic or chemical fertiliser that will provide the necessary nutrients in the plant's early stages of development and, with the help of a hoe, break up the most compact and coarse clods. In order to improve the drainage of excess water, thus preventing harmful water stagnation, create a raised bed by slightly bouldering the soil, also preparing drainage furrows, and finally carefully level the surface.

During cultivation, continue working the soil by surface hoeing, removing weeds adjacent to the crop.

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sun exposure

For a better production result, in terms of quality and quantity, expose the plant to full sun and shelter from intense wind. It is advisable to avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours.

Ideal climate and temperature

The idealtemperature is between 15 and 25 °C, making it an ideal crop for temperate climates. The biological temperature is between 5 and 30 °C.

Use

Cultivated and used in:

Agribusiness

Hardiness

Variety of medium hardiness, pay particular attention to irrigation as it fears stress and excess water.

Soil/medium

The best soil condition is medium-textured or tending to sandy, structured, fresh and well-draining soil with organic matter. For cultivation in pots or tubs, use a specific potting soil for horticulture containing blond and brown peat.

Maintenance

Cultivation is extremely easy with an overall low level of management effort.

cultivation tips

Some useful tips and cultivation aspects for this radish variety:

Balanced fertilisation Avoid over-watering Avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours Keep the substrate moist at all times

Intercropping/combination

It can be grown in intercropping with a large number of vegetable species such as garlic, asparagus, chard, artichoke, thistle, cucumber, onion, spring onion, chives, kidney bean, corn, aubergine, chilli, pepper, tomato, leek, shallot, celery, pumpkin and courgette.

planting

When transplanting, apply an average density of 200 plants per square metre in order to ensure proper development of each specimen. Place each seedling on a raised bed, keeping the collar off the soil surface and compacting well to avoid the formation of air pockets that would compromise rooting.

pruning

Pruning is limited to harvesting the root and cleaning the vegetative part. The root can be harvested together with the leaves for fresh consumption, alternatively a clean cut can be made above the root at collar height.

Reproduction/Propagation

Multiplication is by seed. It is important to use seed with high germinability and germination energy in order to harvest uniform roots at the same time.

Irrigation

Pay particular attention to irrigation as the radish's water requirements are high; check daily and intervene especially in the root swelling phase during which it may be necessary to increase the frequency of irrigation. Use rainwater, alternatively from the aqueduct or canal, either manually or by drip irrigation, sprinkling or sub-irrigation. When transplanting, assist the seedling to ensure it takes root properly in the new site, keeping it at a constant humidity without exceeding the frequency and water supply to avoid possible root rot. Then take care to allow the soil to dry slightly between one watering and the next, keeping it moist but free of stagnation; it is also advisable not to water the aerial part of the plant during the afternoon/evening.

In the case of sowing, moisten the seed by burying it completely and covering it with a layer of horticultural substrate and inert material, then keep the soil wet until the sprout emerges.

Fertilization

When preparing the soil, carry out a basic fertilisation by applying organic or slow-release chemical fertiliser, then use a specific water-soluble fertiliser for horticultural crops, to be diluted in the irrigation water according to the doses and frequencies proportionate to the crop's needs in the different stages of development. Radishes need nitrogen in particular, which allows for tender and crunchy roots but which must be distributed in quantities that are not excessive to avoid the accumulation of nitrates, which are harmful to health; to increase the sweetness of the root, on the other hand, potassium is important.

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Edibility for humans

Edible species.

Human toxicity

The edible part of the plant, if harvested at the correct stage of maturity and taken in suitable quantities, does not cause toxicity by ingestion; however, consider the individual case.

advise 1

Beware of the physiological changes the root undergoes such as sponginess and emptying due to delayed harvesting and splitting of the root, which can be avoided by judicious use of irrigation. In the summer period at times of high sunshine and temperature there can sometimes be pre-blooming before the root swells. Particular attention must be paid to controlling the fly (Delia radicum) that attacks the roots. The leaves are, on the other hand, affected by the altica and lepidoptera.