Crop & Seed Type

F1 Hybrid SBR 31 is a first-generation radish ( Raphanus sativus ) variety designed for commercial cultivation, delivering consistent germination, vigorous growth, and uniform root development.

Key Traits

• Rapid Maturity: Ready for harvest in 30–35 days, supporting quick succession planting and continuous harvesting.
• Root Characteristics: Cylindrical roots measuring around 20–25 cm in length, featuring smooth, bright-white skin and crisp texture.
• Field Holding: Excellent root retention; these stay firm and tender even if harvest is delayed by a few days.
• Uniformity: Developed via hybrid breeding for consistent shape and size, simplifying grading and boosting market appeal.
• Plant Foliage: Upright, healthy green leaves that support optimal root growth and reduce bolting risk.

Agronomic Benefits

• High Yield Potential: With vigorous foliage and increased root numbers per plant, this hybrid delivers strong yields.
• Disease & Stress Resilience: Hybrid vigor offers enhanced tolerance to common issues like bolting, heat stress, and soil-borne fungus (source: general hybrid radish breeding principles).
• Market-Ready Appearance: White, smooth roots with minimal cracking or branching, ideal for fresh market, salad, or pickling uses.

Crop Management

• Sowing Guidelines: Ideal sowing depth is 1 cm, spacing 2–3 cm within rows and 30 cm between rows.
• Planting Season: Adaptable to spring, summer, or winter, depending on the region. Achieves optimal quality at temperatures of 10–20 °C .
• Soil & Moisture: Prefers light, friable, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, enhanced by fine render of seedbed .
• Harvest & Postharvest: Best harvested at edible size; store at ~0 °C with 90–95% humidity to maintain crispness and freshness.

Grower Advantages

• Quick Revenue Cycle: Fast maturity allows multiple cropping cycles annually.
• Ease of Cultivation & Marketing: Uniform and attractive roots save time in harvesting, grading, and packaging.
• High Marketability: White, smooth, and crack-free roots are favored in fresh produce markets.
• Resilience: Hybrid strength helps withstand environmental stress and reduce crop loss.