Radish Splitting: Complete Treatment Guide
What is Radish Splitting?
Symptoms
- Lengthwise cracks
- Deep root splits
- Core exposure
- Irregular growth
- Reduced storage life
- Increased rot susceptibility
What Causes Radish Splitting?
- Irregular watering
- Delayed harvest
- Rapid growth spurts
- Moisture fluctuations
- Drought followed by rain
- Overmaturity
How to Treat Radish Splitting
Organic Treatments
- Cultural practices only
- Organic mulches
- Proper irrigation
- Moisture management
Chemical Treatments
- Not recommended
- Focus on prevention
- Cultural controls only
- Water management
Cultural Controls
- Consistent watering
- Timely harvesting
- Mulch application
- Proper spacing
- Regular monitoring
- Soil moisture management
How to Prevent Radish Splitting
- Regular watering schedule
- Monitor maturity
- Use mulch
- Check size regularly
- Proper timing
- Harvest promptly
Recommended Fertilizers for Radish Splitting
- Not needed - cultural issue
- Focus on watering
- Maintain soil health
- Regular monitoring