Radish Melito

Radish Melito
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Name synonyms: Melito
  • Year of approval: 2015
  • Ripening terms: mid-season
  • Leaf rosette shape: semi-upright
  • Leaves: short, obovate with a rounded apex, green
  • Petiole: with a slight anthocyanin coloration
  • The form: rounded
  • Coloration: Red
  • Weight, g: 20-30
  • Color of the pulp: white
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Growing a radish in a garden bed or in a small greenhouse is not difficult at all if you choose the right variety that quickly adapts to growing conditions and is also endowed with good immunity. These species include the mid-season Melito hybrid, bred by Dutch scientists.

Breeding history

Melito Radish is a first generation hybrid created by a group of Dutch breeders Niskerson Zwaan B. V. in 2014. The main task of the scientists was to create a variety that can grow in any climatic conditions. The vegetable crop was added to the State Register of approved for use in 2015. You can grow radishes in vegetable gardens, under a film cover, and in greenhouses.

Description of the variety

The Dutch radish is a plant with a compact, semi-erect rosette of leaves. The tops are powerful, consisting of medium-length leaves of a bright green color. A characteristic feature of the plant is a shortened petiole with a weak anthocyanin coloration. The leaves of the tops are obovate with a rounded top and weak pubescence.

A distinctive feature is the strong attachment of the tops to the root crop, which facilitates the harvesting process.

Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and root crops

Melito belongs to the group of medium-fruited species. Root crops ripen, leveled, with an attractive presentation. The average weight of a vegetable is 20-30 grams, with a diameter of 4-5 cm. The radish has a rounded shape. The ripe fruit is evenly colored in a deep red color. During washing, the vegetable does not lose color. The skin of the root vegetables is dense, but not hard, with a smooth cover and a noticeable shine. There are no flaws or other defects on the surface of vegetables.

Plucked tubers can be transported long distances, and also stored in a cool place for some time. During storage, vegetables do not crack, do not lose their taste and marketability.

Purpose and taste of tubers

The hybrid is endowed with excellent taste. The snow-white and homogeneous pulp has a dense, fleshy, tender and juicy structure without wateriness and voids. The taste of the vegetable is pleasant, slightly sweet, without bitterness and pungent notes. The peel of the fruit is also not bitter.

The harvested crop is ideal for preparing fresh vegetable salads, decorating various dishes, and eating fresh. In addition, radishes are very good for bunch production and for sale without haulm.

Maturation

The Melito hybrid belongs to the category of mid-season varieties. The growing season lasts only 20-25 days. The germination and maturation of root crops is amicable. The fastest germination and ripening occur at a temperature of + 18-22 degrees. Mass harvesting lasts 10-14 days, while it is recommended to pull out the fruits every 4-5 days.

Yield

The Dutch radish is high yielding. Up to 3.9-4 kg of juicy radish can be harvested from 1 m2. If we consider that it is possible to carry out 2-3 plantings per season, then the yields will increase even more.

Growing and care

Dutch radish is grown by seed method. When cultivating a vegetable outdoors, a number of rules must be followed. Firstly, prepare elongated grooves up to 2-3 cm deep, where seeds are sown, secondly, keep a distance between rows of 10-15 cm, and thirdly, take into account crop rotation - radishes can be planted in an area where any crops grew except Cruciferous. Sowing is carried out according to the scheme 10 / 15x2 / 3 cm. The best period for planting a vegetable is considered the beginning of April - mid-August.

Caring for the vegetable is simple, it is enough to water the plants every 5-7 days, loosen and weed the aisles to remove weeds and improve air permeability, apply top dressing 2 times per period, thin out the plantings, keeping a distance of 4-6 cm, and also protect against insect attacks and various diseases.

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.

Soil requirements

The Dutch hybrid Melito, like most of its relatives, prefers loose, light, nutritious soils with low acidity and good moisture and air permeability. The culture feels comfortable in sandy loam soils. Radish develops and bears fruit poorly in heavy and waterlogged soils.

Required climatic conditions

The vegetable is quite stress-resistant, therefore it is able to withstand temperature fluctuations, mild drought and heat, but it is picky about light. It is recommended to plant radishes in flat or slightly elevated areas with a lot of heat, sun and light.

Disease and pest resistance

Melito has high immunity, therefore it is able to withstand a number of viruses and diseases, for example, downy mildew. It is also worth highlighting the plant's tolerance to root rot and rhizoctonia. Experienced vegetable growers and farmers claim that radishes are resistant to shooting.

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
Name synonyms
Melito
Category
hybrid
Year of approval
2015
Appointment
for fresh consumption, for obtaining bundled products
Average yield
3.9 kg / sq.m
Marketability
high
Growing conditions
for open ground, for protected ground
Plant
Leaf rosette shape
semi-upright
Leaves
short, obovate with a rounded apex, green
Petiole
with a weak anthocyanin coloration
Root vegetable
The form
rounded
Weight, g
20-30
Diameter, cm
4
Head
convex
Coloration
Red
Evenness
aligned
Color of the pulp
white
Pulp (consistency)
tender, juicy
Taste qualities
good ones
Taste
very pleasant harmonious
Growing
Sowing time in the ground
from early April to mid-August
Landing scheme
10x2 cm
The soil
loose, fertile, sandy loam or readily available
Cold resistance
cold-resistant
Adaptability to growing conditions
adapts well to any weather
Attitude to illumination
picky about light, in the shade gives long tops and a small root crop
Growing regions
North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, TsChO, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Nizhnevolzhsky, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far East
Cracking resistance
high
Resistance to downy mildew (downy mildew)
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-season
The period from germination to harvest
20-25 days
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