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Technical Profile of Radish 'Klad'

The 'Klad' radish, developed by Agrofirma Aelita, is a selection achievement designed for high-intensity crop rotation. The development team (Nastenko, Kachaynik, Kandoba) focused on the technical requirement of ultra-early harvest production, suitable for both protected ground and open-field cultivation.

Biological Capacity and Maturity Cycles

The core technical metric of this variety is its 18–20 day vegetation period. This accelerated growth is achieved through an optimized plant physiology that facilitates rapid root biomass accumulation even under the cooler conditions of the early spring season. For the grower, this translates to the ability to execute multiple production cycles within a single season with high reliability.

Light Regime Adaptation

The variety shows significant resilience during temperature fluctuations, which is essential for early spring sowings. During the autumn cycle, with its decreasing day length, the hybrid maintains strong resistance to bolting, demonstrating successful genetic engineering. The root vegetables feature a uniform shape and dense internal tissue structure, preventing the formation of voids during rapid expansion. The balanced ratio between the leaf rosette and the root ensures efficient nutrient distribution, preventing the plant from wasting resources on excessive vegetative mass.