Short leaved radish Rudi matures relatively early and develops in a very regular way. The root does not split easily, it is round, brilliant red, has a fine root and a stable leaf crown. Good for bunching. Also suitable for early and late cultivation in the foil greenhouse as well as for sowing from the beginning of December in the unheated greenhouse.
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Characteristics for Rudi
Suitable for growing: open ground autumn, open ground early, open ground summer, under glassRipening: earlyRoot colour: redRoot shape: roundGrowing situation : forcing radish, outdoor radish
Cultivation for Radish
Amount of seed needed: 200-300 g/a; 20,000-25,000 seeds/a; 30-40 seeds per running meterPlanting distance: open ground 15-25 x 2-3 cm
greenhouse 10-15 x 2-3 cm
Direct sowing: open ground: from mid of February (under fleece) till beginning of September
cold greenhouse: from end of January till end of February or beginning till end of September
Optimal amount of plants: open ground ca. 200 plants/m²
Maatschap Nieuw Bonaventura / Mieke, Leen-Jan und Niels Reedijk
The biodynamic farm Maatschap-Niuew Bonaventura is located in the south-west of the Netherlands, 1.60 metres below sea level and is characterised by a maritime climate.
Maatschap Westers Bio-Akkerbouw
The Demeter farm Maatschap Westers Bio-Akkerbouw in northern Netherlands manages its land using ploughless soil tillage and vegan farming methods to propagate organic seeds.