M.P. Priyadharshini, S. Babu, A. Karthikeyan, G. Baradhan and K. Dhanasekaran
Abstract
Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is a quick-growing root vegetable valued for its crisp roots and nutritious leaves and its short duration and adaptability make it a key crop in many parts of India. With this key feature, the field experiment was conducted during JulyâAugust 2023 at the Experimental Farm, Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University, to evaluate the effects of three radish cultivars (Pusa Chetki, Pusa Desi and Arka Nishant)grown in three different soil types (clay, sandy and clay loam) using a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (FCRD) with three replications. Growth and yield characteristics were measured at 30, 60 DAS, and harvest using standard agronomic techniques. For every growth and yield parameter examined, the results showed significant varietal and soil type interactions. The maximum plant height (18.60, 29.70, and 34.90 cm), leaf area index (0.40, 0.58, and 0.83), dry matter production (267, 890, and 1748 kg ha-¹), root length (10.70, 21.50, and 32.30 cm), root girth (5.95, 11.96, and 17.97 cm), root yield (32.34 t ha-¹), and leaf yield (20.05 t ha-¹) was found with the Pusa Desi in Sandy soil.