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Broccoli Parthenon is a new promising hybrid crop that appeared on the market not so long ago, but has already gained popularity among gardeners. It is valued for its high yield, which is preserved in all regions of Our Country, and excellent taste. The productivity of the variety is not affected by temperature changes. However, to obtain a good hybrid harvest, it is necessary to take into account the manufacturer’s recommendations for planting and further care.
Broccoli Parthenon is recommended for cultivation in open and closed ground.
Description of broccoli variety Parthenon F1
The hybrid is a tall powerful plant, the height of which reaches 80 cm. The rosette of leaves ranges from vertical to raised. The plates are located on long petioles. The leaves of broccoli Parthenon are medium in size, gray-green in color, bubbly with a wavy edge. The hybrid forms round-flat heads, weighing 0,6-0,9 kg. They are dense, blue-green in color and do not have covering leaves.
The taste qualities of broccoli Parthenon are rated as excellent. The hybrid is characterized by a high content of mineral components and vitamins. The return of fruits is friendly.
Parthenon does not form side shoots
Productivity
The hybrid belongs to the category of medium-late types of culture. Its growing season is 85-90 days. The yield reaches 3,3 kg per 1 sq. m. The hybrid is suitable for fresh consumption, processing, freezing.
Advantages and disadvantages
Broccoli Parthenon has many advantages, which contributed to the growth in popularity of this type of vegetable. However, it also has certain disadvantages that should be considered when growing.
The calorie content of broccoli Parthenon is only 35 kcal per 100 g of product
Main advantages:
- excellent taste;
- high content of useful components;
- stable yield;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- universal application.
Disadvantages:
- does not form side shoots;
- requires regular watering and top dressing;
- needs protection from pests.
Broccoli Parthenon crew
Parthenon broccoli can be grown in seedlings and direct sowing in the ground. In each case, it is necessary to follow certain rules of agricultural technology so that the seedlings can fully develop and produce a good harvest in the future.
Growing seedlings
The seedling method of growing makes it possible to accelerate the fruiting of the hybrid by two weeks. Sowing at home should be carried out at the end of March, at the beginning of April, so that the age of the plants at the time of planting in a permanent place is 30-35 days.
To do this, you will need to prepare wide containers with a height of at least 10 cm with drainage holes. It is recommended to lay a layer of pebbles 1 cm thick at the bottom of them. And fill the rest of the space with a nutrient mixture of peat, turf, sand, and humus in equal proportions. A few days before planting, the substrate should be watered with a bright pink solution of potassium permanganate, and then dried until a characteristic flowability appears.
Seeds of the hybrid do not need pre-sowing preparation, as the manufacturer has taken care of this.
Before planting the soil, you need to water and level its surface. Seeds must be spread on top at a distance of 1 cm from each other. After that, sprinkle them with a 1 cm layer of earth and moisten the surface of the substrate with a spray gun. For successful seed germination, the container must be covered with glass or film and placed in a dark place with a temperature of + 20-23 ° C.
After the appearance of friendly shoots, the container must be transferred to a light windowsill. When the seedlings get stronger, they should be adapted to external conditions and the shelter should be completely removed. In the future, it is necessary to water moderately seedlings of Partenon broccoli. And when cotyledons appear, dive seedlings into separate containers to form a powerful root system.
Friendly seedlings of the hybrid appear 4-5 days after planting
It is recommended to transfer Partenon broccoli seedlings to a permanent place when the soil warms up enough and the threat of return frosts passes. The recommended landing pattern is 30*50 cm.
Sowing in open ground
For planting a hybrid immediately in open ground, it is recommended to prepare the site in advance. To do this, you need to dig it up and add 10 kg of humus for each square. m. Then carefully level the bed and pour it with a solution of Fitosporin, which will prevent the seedlings from being damaged by the black leg at an early stage of development.
For planting, it is recommended to make holes 1-2 cm deep at a distance of 30 cm, keeping a distance of 50 cm in a row. Water each one abundantly and put three seeds. Then sprinkle with earth, level the surface and cover the bed with agrofibre.
After the emergence of seedlings, remove the shelter, leave one of the strongest seedlings in the hole, and remove the rest or transplant to another place.
Caring for Broccoli Parthenon
Broccoli belongs to the category of moisture-loving crops, so it is necessary to water the vegetable regularly throughout the entire growing season. Humidification should be carried out 1-2 times a week at moderate air temperatures and daily during hot dry periods. After each watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil at the base of the plants in order to maintain air access to the roots.
Also top dressing is important for Partenon broccoli. It must be done three times per season. The first time fertilizers should be applied during the active growing season of the hybrid, using urea or ammonium nitrate at the rate of 30 g per 10 liters of water. The second and third feeding should be carried out at intervals of once every two weeks. For them, it is recommended to use superphosphate 20 g and potassium sulfide 25 g per 10 liters of water.
Care for broccoli Partenon involves regular weeding, as well as hilling. These measures are recommended to be carried out before the plants close in a row.
Harvesting and storage of crops
It is necessary to harvest the hybrid in the first half of August. It is necessary to cut the heads in dry, clear weather with a petiole 10 cm long. It is recommended to store the harvested crop at a temperature of +2 ° C and a humidity of about 60%. The shelf life of a fresh product is no more than four weeks.
For a hybrid, timely harvesting is recommended.
Conclusion
Broccoli Parthenon is rightfully considered one of the best types of culture, which is confirmed by the reviews of gardeners. The hybrid does not require complex care, but at the same time shows high productivity even in adverse seasons. However, for this you need to strictly adhere to the rules of agricultural technology, otherwise the resulting crop may be radically different from the expected.
Reviews of gardeners about broccoli Partenon F1
