Rules for sowing cabbage for seedlings in the Moscow region
Sowing cabbage for seedlings in the Moscow region begins in March. When choosing a variety, climatic conditions, as well as the structure of the soil of a given region, are taken into account. This region is characterized by sharp temperature changes, therefore, in the Moscow region, the cultivation of many types of cabbage is possible only by seedling.
Rules for sowing cabbage for seedlings in the Moscow region
Seed selection
The climate of central Russia is characterized by spring frosts, hot, dry summers, and cold autumn. Based on this and on their own experience, summer residents distinguish cabbage varieties that are resistant to slight frosts and hardy to dry summers. The following types of cabbage are distinguished:
- white: hybrid of Dumas, June, Slava 1305, hybrid of Valentine;
- color: Skorospelka, Alpha, Gribovskaya 1355;
- broccoli: Curly head, Tonus, Gnome;
- kohlrabi: Viennese white, Giant;
- Brussels: Hercules, Boxer hybrid;
- Beijing: Asten, Glass, Nika;
- Savoy: Early Gold.
All of these species are ideal for growing in the central part of Russia. They are resistant to various diseases, prolonged lack of moisture, spring frosts.
Seedlings can be grown in a greenhouse, balcony or windowsill. From high temperatures, dry air, the seedlings become weak, and from a lack of light, they stretch out.
White, colored and Kohlrabi
The ripening time of seeds in the soil is 10 days (from sowing to the appearance of the first shoots). The ripening time of late cabbage seedlings is approximately 45-55 days (the period from the appearance of the first shoots to the ripening of full-fledged seedlings, ready for planting in open ground), and the age of the early mid-season is 35-45 days. Based on these data, you can easily calculate the seed sowing time.
Average time for sowing seeds at home:
- March 1-28 - early varieties;
- from March 20 to April 20 - mid-season varieties;
- April 1-20 - late varieties.
Based on the practice of experienced summer residents and gardeners, it follows that with a belated sowing of seeds, the seedlings grow a little faster, and in order to extend the harvesting period, sowing seeds of early cabbage is carried out several times every 2 weeks until the end of May.
A very early sowing leads to a suspension of growth, the need for additional lighting, etc., and when planted in open ground, the overgrown seedlings will take root for a long time and often get sick.
Broccoli
Broccoli is easy to care for
Broccoli is the most unpretentious type of Vegetable culture. It tolerates heat and frost well (withstands up to -7 ° C). Its yield does not depend on the soil. If the acidity of the soil is too high, it is reduced with chalk or lime. Broccoli seedlings coexist well with other species of this plant.
Sowing period of broccoli seeds for seedlings: from March 15 to April 20). More precisely, you can calculate it yourself: the total ripening period of seedlings (35-45 days) is subtracted from the estimated date of planting seedlings in open ground.
Seeds are sown in open ground in late April and early May. With this method, the broccoli is under the film, creating a greenhouse effect.
Brussels
Brussels sprouts need some care: just like other plants of this species, it does not tolerate heat well.
Seedlings in open ground are planted with early varieties of white cabbage. The ripening period is 40-50 days. The seeds are sown from March 25 to April 15).
Beijing
Peking cabbage is also called Chinese cabbage. It has a high content of vitamins A, C, K. The vegetable has its own characteristics and care requirements.
Usually Chinese cabbage is planted 2 times a year. During long sunny days, it begins to bloom quickly, gives seeds (like a radish). To prevent this process and increase the yield period, sowing seeds takes place in early spring and in the middle of summer:
- first sowing - March 20-30;
- second sowing - June 20-30.
The ripening period is 25-30 days.
Savoy
This type of cabbage is not often found in areas of the central region. In many ways, it is superior to other species: it has useful nutrients that are especially needed by children and the elderly. It is a dietary product that normalizes metabolism in the body, improves digestion, contains a large amount of potassium.
Sowing dates:
- March 10-20 - early varieties;
- April 10-20 - medium late varieties.
The ripening period of seedlings lasts 40-45 days, and planting in open ground takes place from 1 to 10 May.
Conclusion
Growing in the central region of central Russia is characteristic of a wide variety of species, the Moscow region is also suitable. Due to the unstable climatic conditions, cabbage is grown in seedlings. The sowing season runs from early March to early May.