- Year of approval: 2003
- Ripening terms: early maturing
- Leaf rosette shape: semi-upright
- Leaves: obovate, yellowish green, medium pubescent
- Petiole: with anthocyanin coloration
- The form: elongated-cylindrical
- Coloration: bright red, top pink
- Weight, g: 12
- Color of the pulp: white
- Pulp (consistency): juicy
French breakfast is just such a beautiful name that the variety of radish has been popular for several years. It can be grown as an early vegetable, or it can be grown throughout the summer.
Breeding history
Radish French breakfast was the result of domestic selection. This reliable variety was obtained on the basis of the research and production company "Russian seeds" in the early 2000s, and in 2001 it sent an application for admission. After variety trials in various regions of the Russian Federation in 2003, the culture was entered into the State Register.
Description of the variety
Radish French breakfast is an early ripening variety intended for unprotected and protected ground. The variety is famous for its shape, which is different from the usual spherical shape. The radish of the described variety is elongated, and this distinguishes it from other crops. And the French Breakfast also has surprisingly even roots, even if irregular watering occurs. This variety is convenient for those summer residents who come to the country on weekends. Indeed, even in this case, they can count on the harvest of radish with a delicate weak taste.
Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and root crops
The plant forms a semi-erect rosette from the leaves. The leaves themselves are yellow-green, with medium pubescence, they are obovate in shape. The petioles are anthocyanin-colored.
As already mentioned, the shape of a French breakfast radish resembles an elongated cylinder. The skin is bright red, pink on top, the tip and flesh are white. Radish can grow up to 5 cm in length, with a diameter of 2-3 centimeters. The average weight of one root vegetable is 12 grams.
Purpose and taste of tubers
Radish French breakfast is eaten fresh. It is often used for salads, as it ripens first of the vegetables.
Maturation
The early maturing radish of the described variety really ripens very early and quickly. Less than a month (20-25 days) he needs in order to be able to feast on ripe fruits. Ripens amicably.
Yield
The average yield of the French breakfast radish variety is 1.3 kg / sq. m, which is considered a fairly high indicator for culture.
Growing regions
The domestic variety in question, according to the State Register, was zoned in all regions of the country.
Growing and care
The French breakfast is considered an unpretentious culture. Planting dates of the variety in question will depend on the region. Sowing is mainly done in late April or early May.
In order to get an early harvest, radishes are sown in a greenhouse. Also, the culture can be sown in open beds. To do this, trenches are made at a distance of 15 centimeters from each other, they are well watered, sometimes a pale pink solution of potassium permanganate is added to disinfect the earth. Seeds are planted every 5-7 cm. Then they are sprinkled with earth. To make the earth warmer better, it is covered with a film. Seedlings may appear somewhere in 3-5 days, then it will be necessary to remove the shelter.
Caring for the culture is not too difficult and does not require effort. It includes watering with warm, settled water, weeding. The radish does not need fertilization, since the growing season is very short.There is also no particular need to mulch the land. It is important not to forget only about regular irrigation of the plantings.
Disease and pest resistance
The variety, bred by domestic breeders, is quite resistant to the main ailments of the culture. However, if the rules of agricultural technology are not followed, the French breakfast can suffer from diseases and pests such as keela, vascular bacteriosis, cruciferous flea.
