Description of the best varieties of cauliflower
All varieties of cauliflower during cultivation require much more effort from the gardener than conventional white varieties. Despite the demand for proper planting and care, these crops contain much more nutrients, for which they are valued. Consider the best varieties of cauliflower and the peculiarities of their cultivation.
Description of the best varieties of cauliflower
Landing rules
If we consider the general recommendations on the principle of landing, several main points should be highlighted.
- All seeds for seedlings must first go through the processing process. To do this, they are placed for 20-30 minutes in a manganese solution (for 1 liter of water about 2 mg of the drug) or in boiled water (temperature 60 ° C).
- Planting of seeds of varieties and hybrids of cauliflower is carried out in special general containers. The distance between the holes should be 5-7 cm.
- On the 12th day after the appearance of the first shoots, it is important to harden the seedlings. This will allow it to withstand temperature extremes and high humidity.
- Planting varieties of early cauliflower in open ground should be carried out only after the soil warms up to a temperature of 10 ° C, and the air to 20-23 ° C. Late varieties are planted at a temperature of 16-18 ° C. If the temperature is lower, then after 1 month the plant will begin to form arrows.
Care advice
To get high quality and tasty products, you should remember about the correct watering. The first 14-18 days, after planting in open ground, all varieties of cauliflower need frequent, but not abundant watering: 1 time in 3-4 days. About 2-4 liters of warm water are poured under each bush. In the future, you need to water the plants only once a week, about 5 liters of water are poured under each bush.
To prevent flea beetles and beetles, sprinkle the plants with wood ash powder. Each bush should have about 50 g of powder. You can reduce the likelihood of the appearance of butterflies and aphids by spraying with tinctures of onion or garlic husks. About 200 g of husks are poured into 10 liters of water and insisted for a day. Spraying is carried out every 10 days.
Top dressing of the soil is carried out in the fall. Organic fertilizers (humus, peat or mullein) are introduced into it, after which you can plow the area. During the growing season, humus (about 2 kg per 1 m2) or bird droppings (5 kg per 1 m2) should be introduced into the soil. It is important to pay attention to what varieties of cauliflower you planted your garden plot, because some of them may need to be fertilized.
Snowball
The snow globe is an early maturing variety. It is the result of Russian selection, bred at the Siberian Research Institute, at the beginning of the 21st century. In 2003, the variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. Ideal for growing in the North-West of Russia. The growing season of the plant from the moment of planting in open ground is about 70 days, i.e. the plant begins to bear fruit 100 days after the formation of the first shoots. Planting seeds for seedlings is carried out in early March, and can be planted in open ground only in April.
The outer leaf rosette is medium in size. The fruits of this variety of cauliflower weigh about 800 g. Oval-shaped head of cabbage. Head color is white. The description indicates that the leaves are light green in color. Due to the richness of the taste, this variety of cauliflower is considered one of the best (its taste is richer than that of broccoli). It can be eaten fresh or used to make salads.
It can be grown both with the help of seedlings and by planting seeds under a film. Planting is carried out in early May, according to the 50x60 cm scheme.The main advantages include:
- high yield rates;
- compactness of heads of cabbage;
- disease resistance.
Bruce
The variety has good characteristics.
Among the huge number of varieties and hybrids of cauliflower, it is important to highlight the Bruce variety. This first generation hybrid has gained worldwide recognition. It was bred on the territory of Holland. The plant begins to ripen after 60 days from the moment of planting in open ground. The color of the fruit is light yellow, and the leaves are characterized by green tints.
The description indicates that heads of this type have self-concealing characteristics, i.e. they are not afraid of sudden changes in temperature and an abundant amount of sunlight. This property allows the fruit to maintain its presentable appearance and does not deteriorate under the influence of the sun. The weight of the fetus reaches 1 kg.
Bruce cauliflower seeds should be planted in mid-March. After 25 days, the first shoots begin to appear. In mid-April, seedlings can be planted outdoors. Planting pattern 60x70 cm.
White Beauty
This high-yielding cauliflower is the result of Dutch breeding and one of the best varieties. It was withdrawn at the end of the 20th century. Suitable for growing in central Russia. Ripening occurs 120 days after planting in open ground.
The leaves of this cauliflower variety are light green in color, with a slight waxy coating. The head is white, dense, which facilitates the harvesting process. The weight of one fruit is about 1.5 kg. About 7 kg of selected high quality products can be harvested from 1 m2. White beauty is used not only for preparing salads or fresh consumption. This cauliflower variety is ideal for canning or freezing, so you can prepare fresh, healthy meals in winter.
A guarantee of high yields is observed only when planting by the seedling method (from 1 hectare about 700 kg), but it is allowed to grow crops with the help of seeds under the film. In this case, 300-400 kg are harvested from 1 hectare. The seedling planting scheme is at a distance of 40x50 cm. The seeds are planted according to the 30-50 cm scheme.
Cortez
This variety of cauliflower is one of the best, it was bred in the Netherlands. In 2001, the Cortes variety was included in the State Register of Russia. Suitable for growing in the middle and southern part of the country. Refers to late varieties. The growing season is 120-130 days from the moment the first shoots appear.
The early maturing cauliflower variety Cortes, category f1, is characterized by small, light green, self-closing leaves that allow the fruit to retain its attractive appearance. If the head of cabbage acquires an orange tint, then it is not recommended to use it. This means that the fruit was exposed to the sun's rays, which reduced the amount of nutrients in it. The leaf rosette is not large. The head is voluminous, oval in shape and a rich white shade. An individual fruit can weigh about 2 kg. It is believed to be the largest type of cabbage.
Planting is carried out by seedling method. Cauliflower seeds should be planted in mid-March. It is recommended to disinfect them in advance with a manganese solution - you can prepare it as follows: about 2 mg of the drug should be diluted in 1 liter of water.After 30 days, after the first shoots appear, planting should be carried out in open ground. Landing scheme 50x60 cm.
Conclusion
If you figure out which varieties of cauliflower are the best, then you can grow only high-yielding and high-quality varieties in your garden plot. This will allow you to receive only high-quality products for further sale and significantly reduce the amount of effort expended on landing and leaving.