Cabbage is one of the most common crops. Currently, there are several varieties of this vegetable. Each variety has its own advantages and disadvantages. To date, the most sought-after species is considered - Glory cabbage. And this is not surprising, its characteristics of growing and productivity, surpass other crops several times.
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Description and characteristics of the variety Slava
Slava is one of the oldest, mid-season varieties of white cabbage. The plant was obtained in the last century, in the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of vegetable breeding. The author was EM Popov, who, when crossing foreign specimens, derived two subspecies of the Glory variety: Gribovsky 231 and 1305. In 1940, these varieties were zoned to all regions of Russia, where thanks to their positive qualities they became very popular.
The general characteristics of this variety are in density, juiciness and yield. Heads of attractive rounded or slightly flattened shape. The outer leaves are light green in color, with a slight wax coating, wavy on the edge. The internal structure of the forks consists of crisp white leaves. Each subspecies is perfectly used both in fresh form and in processing. They differ only in the following indicators:
- Gribovsky 231. The ripening period of this subspecies falls on 100 - 110 days, after germination. The average weight of the plug is about 3 kg. Yield from 1 square. m. comes to 9 - 10 kg.
- Glory 1305 Forks of this variety are formed 2 weeks later than their subspecies.However, their weight is about - 9 kg. Productivity is also higher and reaches up to 12 kg. from 1 square. m. But it is worth noting that the forks of Glory 1305 are less dense and stored worse.
Cabbage of this variety is also famous for its taste and healthy properties. Its fruits contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals.
The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Initially, breeders tried to bring out vegetable crops for the regions of Russia, where non-black earth soil predominates. But thanks to the endowed qualities, the vegetable is cultivated in all regions of the Russian Federation. We give a description of the main advantages of the variety:
- frost resistance;
- consumer qualities;
- unpretentiousness to the soil;
- resistance to cracking;
- good transportability.
Despite such a mass of positive qualities, the plant still has its drawbacks. The negative qualities include: instability to the root keel and not a long shelf life of the fruit.
Terms of planting seedlings
Grow cabbage Glory can be seedling and seedless.In the first case, the seeds of the plant are sown in boxes in early April. To implement the seedless method, seeds are planted in open ground in the third decade of April.
Regardless of which method is chosen, it is recommended to prepare seeds before planting. It is carried out according to the following scheme:
- For 10–15 minutes, the seeds of the plant are placed in water at a temperature of 55–60 ° C.
- Then, they descend into cold moisture for 1 minute.
- Then the seeds are filled for 12 hours with a solution prepared from 10 liters of water and 12 oz. potassium humate.
- After this time, they should be dried and placed in a cool place, a temperature of 1 - 2 ° C.
After a day they are ready for planting.
Sowing rules
As a rule, cabbage Glory is more often planted in a seedling manner. To do this, prepared boxes, a depth of 5 - 6 cm poured the ground. Well rammed, it is disinfected with a manganese solution. After 3 days, in the boxes at a distance of 3 cm. Grooves are made, 1 cm deep. Then, in 1 cm increments, seeds are sown, which need to be sprinkled with earth and watered by drip method. Then, before the appearance of the first shoots, the boxes are placed in a warm place, with a temperature regime of 18 - 20 ° C. As soon as the first sprouts appear, the container is transferred to the window sill, which should be well illuminated by sunlight and have an air temperature of 10 - 12 ° C.
After the seedling has 5 strong sheets, it is transplanted into the open ground.
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- Selection of seeds for sowing seedlings
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- Cabbage seedlings
Requirements for soil for planting
Cabbage "Glory" can grow on all types of soil. But, according to the recommendations of experts, the best yields are possible on fertile loamy soils with a close location of groundwater. The best option is considered Ph soil acidity - 6.7 - 7.4.
Cabbage is desirable to plant in those places where it grew before:
- cucumbers;
- carrot;
- legumes;
- potatoes;
- cereals.
Bad predecessors are:
- tomato;
- beet;
- radish.
It is also not recommended to plant cabbages on the same plot annually. The interval between plantings should be 3-4 years.
Grade care after planting
Many novice vegetable growers, when transplanting cabbage, make irreparable mistakes that, as a result, lead to the formation of a flower shoot.To avoid this, you should not admit:
- thick planting seedlings;
- shading of the landing site;
- excess moisture.
In order for vegetable culture to develop properly in open ground, it is necessary to carry out agrotechnical work in a timely manner. Care includes:
- Watering. Cabbage is a moisture-loving crop, so its irrigation should be carried out at least 7 - 8 times a month.
- Loosening. In order for the plant to receive enough oxygen, after each watering, it is necessary to mulch the soil.
- Hilling. This procedure will contribute to the formation of root shoots, due to which the vegetable will receive more nutrients.
- Feeding. For additional trace elements, 2 weeks after planting in the soil, it is recommended to apply nitrogen fertilizers. During the formation of forks - phosphorus and potash minerals.
But, despite the observance of all agrotechnical works, a decrease in yields or its complete absence, various diseases can also result
Diseases and their prevention
To reduce the risk of plant death, it is necessary to carry out disease prevention in a timely manner.The following table will help to correctly identify the disease in the initial stages and learn the measures to combat it.
| Disease name | Symptoms | Methods of prevention and control |
| Cabbage keel | At the root of the plant are formed different types of growths. | Before disembarking, the landing site is treated with lime, in a ratio of 1 kg. on 4 sq.m. |
| Perinosporosis | On the upper parts of the leaves appear spots of yellow and gray, and on the bottom side white bloom. | For prophylaxis, they disinfect the soil. With the disease using the drug "Fitoftorin". |
| Fusarium | The leaves of the plant turn yellow and dry completely. | Infected plants are removed by root, and their planting site is treated with systemic fungicides benzimidazoles. |
Often the causative agents of infection are insect pests. Therefore, when they first appear, the plant is treated with chemicals.
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- Cabbage leaves prone to Fusarium
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- Keel of cabbage roots
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- Cabbage Leaf with Peronosporosis
Harvesting and storage rules
Ripening of fruits occurs gradually. The beginning of the collection of cabbage comes at the end of July and lasts for 2 weeks.
Damaged and cracked forks are used for pickling, the whole fruit is left for storage.
Store vegetable culture in the cellar, in the following ways:
- hanging from the ceiling;
- stacking on clean, dry boards;
- placed in lattice boxes.
Regardless of the method chosen, before sending the cabbages to the cellar, they must be dried well and wrapped in clean paper.
On average, fruits are stored for about 3-4 months. To increase the shelf life, the cellar should maintain a temperature close to 0 ° C, and the humidity of the air at least 90%.
Having considered all the positive qualities, methods of planting and characteristics of cultivation, you can independently make sure that Slava cabbage is not an exacting plant. If all recommendations are followed, this vegetable crop is able to please every vegetable grower with a rich, tasty and healthy harvest.