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Radish Varieties — IIVR

Radish Varieties and Cultivation Details

Kashi Ardra

1. Kashi Ardra

Notification year2021 (AICRP-VC)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 1480 (E) dt. 01.04.2021
Salient FeaturesLeaves dark-green and soft with entire leaf-margin; Roots are attractive white in color, long and icicle in shape
Yield450-500 q/ha
Recommended StateAssam and West Bengal
Special AttributesLess tapered root and wide adaptability
Kashi Lohit

2. Kashi Lohit

Notification year2019 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019
Salient FeaturesAttractive red color tapered roots; Lyrate leaf with red petiole Ready to harvest in 40-45 days
Yield400-450 q/ha
Recommended StateUttar Pradesh
Special AttributesDelayed pithiness, good source of vitamin C and higher antioxidant activity
Kashi Mooli-40

3. Kashi Mooli-40

Notification year2019 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019
Salient Features Roots are attractive white, long (25-28 cm), tapered; Lyrate leaf morphology; Ready for harvest in 45–50 days.
Yield500-550 q/ha
Recommended StateUttar Pradesh
Special Attributes Delayed pithiness & late bolting; suitable for longer field stay long root.
Kashi Rituraj

4. Kashi Rituraj

Notification year2024 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 1362 (E) dt. 12.03.2024
Salient Features First CMS-based hybrid (F₁); Lust-green leaves with sinuate leaf shape , Ready to Harvest in 35–40 days.
Yield350–450 q/ha (off-season) & 600–675 q/ha (winter)
Recommended StateUttar Pradesh
Special Attributes Tolerant to high temperature (40–43°C)Wider Adaptability Suitable year-round except rainy season.
Kashi Hans

5. Kashi Hans

Notification year2006 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 597(E) dt. 25.04.2006
Salient Features Harvest in 40–45 days; Soft smooth leaves; Straight tapered roots 22-27 cm long, 3.5–4.2 cm diameter.
Yield430–450 q/ha
Recommended StateUttar Pradesh
Special AttributesTolerant to pithiness.
Kashi Sweta

6. Kashi Sweta

Notification year2006 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 597(E) dt. 25.04.2006
Salient Features Early harvesting (30–35 days); Roots 25–30 cm long, 3.3–4.0 cm diameter; Straight tapered roots.
Yield450–470 q/ha
Recommended StateUttar Pradesh

Cultivation Details

AspectDetails
Botanical NameRaphanus sativus
Popular Varieties/HybridsKashi Ardra, Kashi Sweta, Kashi Hans, Kashi Mooli-40, Kashi Lohit, Kashi Rituraj
Climatic RequirementsCool climate (15°C - 30°C)
Soil TypeLoose, sandy loam soil; pH 5.5 - 6.8
Sowing TimeRabi: Sept-Nov; Summer: Feb-May
Seed Rate5-7 kg/ha
TransplantingDirect sowing; Spacing: 30-40 x 4-5 cm
Fertilizer Requirement60 kg N, 40 kg P₂O₅, 40 kg K₂O per hectare; FYM: 10-15 tons/ha
IrrigationRegular, especially during root development
Weed ControlOne hand weeding and hoeing; Earth-up around 20-25 Days
Harvesting40-70 days after sowing; harvest when roots reach edible size
Yield40-50 t/ha (Main season); 20-25 t/ha (Off-season)
Post-HarvestImmediate marketing or short-term cool storage
Major DiseasesAlternaria leaf blight
Major PestsAphids, Flea beetle

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