Radish Ascania

Radish Ascania
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Kononov A.V., Krasnikov L.G., Eike Kampe
  • Year of approval: 2005
  • Ripening terms: early maturing
  • Leaf rosette shape: semi-upright
  • Leaves: obovate, green
  • Petiole: with anthocyanin coloration
  • The form: elliptical
  • Coloration: bright red
  • Weight, g: 21
  • Color of the pulp: white
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The Askania radish variety was bred jointly by Russian and German breeders A. V. Kononov, L. G. Krasnikov and Eike Kampe. Despite the fact that this radish has been known for less than 20 years, it attracts the attention of many gardeners. Its early ripening, great taste and disease resistance contribute to its popularity.

Description of the variety

Ascania radish is intended for cultivation both in protected and in open ground. It is a fast-growing, early-maturing, high-yielding variety. It forms root crops well on soils of different fertility in conditions of high temperatures and a long day. It is characterized by resistance to arrow formation and flowering. Ascania is a variety with excellent immunity, it is practically not susceptible to various kinds of diseases.

Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and root crops

The Askania variety is characterized by a semi-erect leaf rosette, which reaches a height of 20 cm. The petiole has an anthocyanin (purple) color. The leaves are obovate, powerful, colored green.

The root crop is large in size, has an elliptical shape. The length of the Ascania radish is about 10 cm, the weight of one fruit reaches 21 g. This variety is characterized by a bright red color. The head of the root crop is convex, there is a thin tail at the end. The rest of the surface is leveled and smooth.

Purpose and taste of tubers

The Ascania variety is characterized by dense juicy crunchy pulp, which has a pure white color. Radish has excellent taste. Root crops of the variety are characterized by a spicy mild taste. Ascania is ideal for fresh consumption. Its tubers retain their elasticity for a long time and do not become flabby.

Maturation

In terms of ripening, Ascania radish belongs to the early maturing varieties. The period from germination to harvest is only 22-24 days. The variety can be planted several times per season, it ripens successfully even in early autumn.

Yield

This variety is high-yielding. The average yield is 1.9 kg / sq. m. Larger roots are typical for the autumn period.

Growing regions

The Ascania radish variety grows successfully in open ground conditions in the Central, Central Black Earth, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, North Caucasian, North-Western regions. In the Northern, Volgo-Vyatka, Ural, Siberian and Far Eastern regions, it is preferable to grow this variety using film shelters in greenhouses and hotbeds.

Growing and care

Ascania radishes can be grown throughout the season in several periods. The first sowing in open ground is best done in late April - early May, the second - from mid-July to late August. This variety is suitable for soils of varying fertility, but the planting site must be sunny.

You should be aware that other Cruciferous crops should not grow as predecessors on the proposed site for radishes, since common diseases of this family are transmitted through the soil. It is advisable to place the seeds in the soil no more than 2 cm and follow the planting scheme 5-7x15 cm.

Care consists in systematic watering as the soil dries up, loosening, timely weed removal. With thickened crops, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving 6-7 cm between the plants.

The radish of the Askania variety is characterized by an intensive weight gain without special additional dressings. It is strongly not recommended to apply fresh manure to the soil, and mineral fertilizers should not contain a large amount of nitrogen. Ripe root crops must be removed immediately, because overripening negatively affects their taste.

Before planting radishes, it is worth preparing a place where the vegetable crop will grow. With the wrong choice, the plant runs the risk of not taking root. The characteristics of the variety and its requirements should be taken into account. It is recommended that all prerequisites are met to achieve good results.
Radish is a very hygrophilous crop. Without timely watering, the plant quickly withers, and the resulting roots will be small, deformed and not too juicy and crunchy. The crop needs a regular supply of liquid, and the frequency of watering will depend on the growing conditions of the radish.
Radish is one of the fastest growing crops. It can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. To get a good harvest of vegetables in such conditions, it is worth observing the basic growing conditions.
In order to constantly have fresh radishes in the refrigerator, it is not necessary to wait for the onset of spring, because this culture can be grown at home on a windowsill in your own apartment. Subject to the growing conditions, you can get a large yield of large and very juicy radishes.
Diseases and pests of radish can seriously reduce the yield of a vegetable crop. Therefore, you need to know the characteristic symptoms, be able to identify the problem and know how to cope with it.
In order for radishes to be well stored, it is important to observe certain conditions, as well as to choose varieties with appropriate qualities and characteristics for this. Subject to the rules, it is possible to maintain the juiciness of the root crop for several months.
Main characteristics
Authors
Kononov A.V., Krasnikov L.G., Eike Kampe
Category
grade
Year of approval
2005
Appointment
for fresh consumption
Average yield
1.9 kg / sq.m
Growing conditions
for open ground, for protected ground
Plant
Leaf rosette shape
semi-upright
Socket height, cm
20
Leaves
obovate, green
Petiole
with anthocyanin coloration
Root vegetable
The form
elliptical
Weight, g
21
The size
large
Length, cm
10
Head
convex
Surface
smooth
Coloration
bright red
Evenness
aligned
Color of the pulp
white
Pulp (consistency)
tender, juicy
Taste qualities
excellent
Taste
weakly sharp
Growing
Sowing time in the ground
in late April-early May, again - from mid-July to late August
Landing scheme
5-7x15 cm
The soil
different fertility
Location
sunny place
Watering
as the soil dries up
Growing regions
North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, TsChO, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Nizhnevolzhsky, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far East
The ability to grow on a long day
Yes
Stalk resistance (flowering)
steady
Resistant to sagging
fruits do not sag for a long time
Maturation
Ripening terms
early maturing
The period from germination to harvest
22-24 days
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