Cultivation Of Exotic Radish Varieties In Climatic Condition Of Tando Jam

Abstract

This study evaluated the growth and yield characteristics of three radish varieties (White Water Radish, Little Prince Cherry, and Medium Roasted) under Tandojam conditions. Results showed significant varietal differences (p<0.05) in all measured parameters. Medium Roasted radish exhibited superior performance with the longest leaves (28.25 cm), highest leaf index area (12.76), maximum roots per plant (10.40), deepest roots (12.98 cm), and heaviest fruits (122.90 g). White Water Radish produced the widest fruits (66.29 mm diameter) but intermediate leaf and root traits. Little Prince Cherry consistently showed the lowest values in leaf length (11.02 cm), leaf index area (6.09), fruit diameter (36.66 mm), and fruit weight (41.44 g). All traits showed highly significant F-values (ranging from 4.04 to 144.89) and low P-values (0.0000-0.0302), indicating strong varietal effects. The study demonstrates Medium Roasted as the best performing variety in Tandojam for most growth and yield parameters, followed by White Water Radish, while Little Prince Cherry showed inferior performance. These findings provide valuable insights for radish cultivar selection in similar agro-climatic conditions.

Keywords:  Exotic radish varieties, Tandojam climate, Radish cultivation, Varietal performance, Agronomic traits