Red Aleasha Popovich is an early-maturing variety intended for early spring sowings. From seedling emergence to harvest takes only 19-21 days, making it one of the fastest to mature. The root crops have a round or round-oval shape, smooth surface, and rich red color. The radish flesh is white or white-pink, dense, juicy, and mildly pungent, ensuring a pleasant taste and versatility in cooking. This variety is distinguished by excellent marketability and transportability, as well as resistance to low temperatures and boltiness.
The yield of the variety is 2.2–2.5 kg per square meter. Red Aleasha Popovich is recommended for consumption fresh, as well as for making spring salads and traditional okroshka. The root crops retain juiciness for a long time, do not become tough, and do not crack, which significantly increases their storage period and quality during sales. To obtain a stable yield, sowings are carried out in several stages, starting from the end of April, with bed covering with film until seedlings emerge. Autumn plantings contribute to the formation of larger root crops.
The cultivation technology includes sowing seeds in rows with interrow spacing of 10-12 cm and seed spacing of 2-3 cm at a depth of 1-1.5 cm. During the long daylight period, plantings must be shaded, and watering should be regular—every 2-3 days, and daily in dry weather. An important condition is timely harvest to maintain root crop quality. Due to its characteristics and ease of cultivation, red Aleasha Popovich is an excellent choice for gardeners and farmers seeking an early and quality yield.
