Characteristics of gloria f1 cabbage
Gloria F1 cabbage is a popular hybrid species, which was bred by breeders from Holland. The high-yielding variety is resistant to unfavorable weather conditions and has a high immunity.
Characteristics of gloria f1 cabbage
Characteristics of the variety
This variety has an early ripening period, approximately 70-75 days from the moment the seedlings are planted. But even in such a short period, the seedling forms a dense head of cabbage.
Description of gloria cabbage:
- pleasant taste;
- attractive appearance;
- disease resistance;
- withstands different temperature drops;
- stored for a long time;
- does not require a lot of fertilizers;
- high yield;
- tolerates transportation well.
Description of the head
Gloria F1 has a round head of cabbage, quite dense, thin leaves. The average weight reaches 3-5 kg. It has a white cross-section. The dignity of the variety is also that it has a short stump inside and an average outside one. Heads of cabbage do not crack and keep well. Since the variety has a high stem, it is convenient to pick it mechanically.
It can be stored in a cool room throughout the winter, retaining its useful qualities.
Application of the vegetable
Gloria f1 contains many useful substances, vitamins A, B, a lot of iron and calcium. Gloria has a sweetish bite. The variety is well suited for home cooking, large leaves are well suited for making cabbage rolls and salads, and is often used in preparations for the winter.
The vegetable retains its taste even when frozen. You can not be afraid to store it in the basement, the heads of cabbage will retain their appearance until spring. The optimum temperature is 0 °, but small deviations are allowed, the humidity should be about 90-95%. During storage, the top sheets may turn slightly yellow, but do not need to be removed. They prevent the spread of disease.
Landing
Seedling
After 50 days, the seedlings can be planted in the ground.
You can sow gloria cabbage seeds from April in closed soil. The soil should be damp and the box should be covered with foil or glass. A week later, when the seeds begin to sprout, the film must be removed.
When the seedlings grow up, they are hardened for several days. After 50 days, the seedlings can be planted in open soil.
Seedless way
Seedlings must be planted in a well-lit area and monitor the fertility of the soil. The best option is to plant cabbage in the garden where beans or potatoes used to grow. The soil structure should be lumpy and fine. You need to closely monitor the humidity. It is also necessary to properly adjust the seeding machine so that the seedlings are simultaneous. With this method of planting, the seed consumption is 40-70%. The row spacing should be 70 cm.
Care
Watering
Water the plant every 4-5 days. In very hot weather, every 2 days. Water must be poured directly under the root so that it does not fall on the leaves. After watering, you need to loosen the soil so that the plants better absorb moisture and useful trace elements.
Weed removal and hilling
It is important not to overgrow the area with weeds and remove them in time. Gloria cabbage needs to be hilled 2-3 weeks after planting, this contributes to the formation of a good root system. Hilling is repeated in 10-15 days. To retain moisture, mulching with peat is done, this also prevents the growth of weeds.
Top dressing
- The first feeding is done when the plant is in the seedling stage. To do this, make a solution of phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen. Each ingredient is taken in 2 g. After about a couple of weeks, the procedure is repeated and the concentration of the fertilizer is increased.
- Immediately before planting in the ground, cabbage is fertilized with a mixture of potassium and superphosphate. This accelerates the growth of the root and strengthens it, improves the resistance of cabbage to adverse environmental conditions.
- A few days after planting in the ground, the plants are fertilized with a solution of urea, using proportions of 1 g per 1 liter of water. When the head of cabbage begins to form, the dose is increased, 10 g of urea and superphosphate are taken by 10 liters.
There are some symptoms that signal a lack of beneficial trace elements in a plant:
- The old leaves become creamy, but the new ones do not grow, and the head of cabbage does not ripen. The plant lacks iron.
- Leaves do not develop as they should, their edge curls. The plant needs calcium.
- Cabbage leaves are pale gray in color, die off early. This means that she does not have enough nitrogen.
- The veins of the leaf are reddish and necrosis. Phosphorus is required.
- Yellowish spots appear that darken, and the leaves fall off. Lack of magnesium.
- Old leaves become cupped, the head of cabbage develops poorly. The plant needs molybdenum.
Pests and diseases
This variety is resistant to furyosis, a disease that develops in heat. But if the plant is still infected, it is removed. You can distinguish a sick head of cabbage with dark spots on the leg and yellowed leaves.
If the temperature is low and the humidity is high, Gloria is at risk of contracting gray mold or powdery mildew. To avoid this, it is important to adhere to the planting rules, disinfect garden tools.
Prophylaxis
An infusion of tomato tops and onion peels is useful for Gloria.
It is infused for several hours and then plants are sprayed with it, you can add grated laundry soap to it, then the infusion will hold on better.
To prevent aphids, beetles and caterpillars, sage, mint, or rosemary plants can be planted between cabbage beds. Their smell repels pests.
Conclusion
F1 cabbage is one of the most popular varieties with many benefits. It is necessary to take care of the plant in a timely manner, observe the rules of planting, watering and feeding, then it will turn out to collect the best possible harvest.