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Man has been cultivating white cabbage for several thousand years. This vegetable can still be found today in the garden in any corner of the planet. Capricious by nature, breeders are constantly improving the culture, bringing out new varieties and hybrids. A good example of the work of modern breeding is the white cabbage variety Aggressor F1. This hybrid was obtained in Holland in 2003. Due to its excellent characteristics, it quickly gained recognition among farmers and spread, including in Our Country. It is the cabbage “Aggressor F1” that will become the object of attention of our article. We will talk about the advantages and main characteristics of the variety, as well as offer photos and reviews about it. Perhaps it is this information that will help a novice and already experienced farmer decide on the choice of a variety of white cabbage.
Variety description
Cabbage “Aggressor F1” got its name for a reason. She really shows increased vitality and endurance even in the harshest conditions. Variety “Aggressor F1” is able to bear fruit well on depleted soils and withstand a long period of drought. Unfavorable weather conditions also do not have a significant impact on the development of heads of cabbage. Such resistance of cabbage to external factors is the result of the work of breeders. By crossing several varieties at the genetic level, they deprived the Aggressor F1 cabbage of the shortcomings characteristic of the progenitors.
The Aggressor F1 hybrid is included in the State Register of Our Country and zoned for the Central Region of the country. In fact, the variety has long been cultivated both in the south and in the north of domestic expanses. They grow cabbage “Aggressor F1” for their own use and for sale. Many farmers prefer this particular variety, because with minimal investment of labor and effort, it is able to give the most generous harvest.
Characteristics of heads
White cabbage “Aggressor F1” is characterized by a long ripening period. She needs about 120 days from the day of sowing the seed in order to form and ripen a large head of cabbage. As a rule, the harvest of this variety occurs with the onset of cold weather.
Variety “Aggressor F1” forms large heads of cabbage weighing 3,5 kg. There are no small forks even in the most adverse conditions. The maximum deviation from the indicated value is no more than 500 g. However, with good care, the weight of the fork can reach 5 kg. This ensures a high level of yield at the level of 1 t/ha. This indicator is typical for industrial cultivation. On private farmsteads, it is possible to collect about 8 kg / m2.
The external description of the heads of cabbage “Aggressor F1” is excellent: large heads are quite dense, rounded, slightly flattened. On the upper dark green leaves flaunts a wax coating. Integumentary leaves have a wavy, slightly curved edge. In the section, the head of cabbage is bright white, in some cases it gives off a little yellowness. Cabbage “Aggressor F1” has a powerful root system. Its stalk does not exceed 18 cm in length.
Often, farmers are faced with the problem of cracking heads, as a result of which the cabbage loses its appearance. Variety “Aggressor F1” is protected from such trouble and retains the integrity of the fork, despite changes in external factors.
The taste qualities of cabbage of the Aggressor F1 variety are excellent: the leaves are juicy, crispy, with a pleasant fresh aroma. They contain 9,2% dry matter and 5,6% sugar. The vegetable is great for making fresh salads, pickling and canning. Heads of cabbage without processing can be laid for long-term winter storage for 5-6 months.
Disease resistance
Like many other hybrids, Aggressor F1 cabbage is highly resistant to certain diseases. So, the variety is not threatened by Fusarium wilt. Common pests of cruciferous crops, such as thrips and cruciferous flea, also cannot cause significant harm to the resistant Aggressor F1 cabbage. In general, the variety is characterized by excellent immunity and has natural protection against many misfortunes. Only whitefly and aphids pose a real threat to the variety.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
It is rather difficult to objectively evaluate the Aggressor F1 cabbage variety, since it has many advantages that push some shortcomings into the background, but we will try to clearly define the main features of this cabbage.
In comparison with other varieties of white cabbage, Aggressor F1 has the following advantages:
- high yield of the crop regardless of growing conditions;
- excellent appearance of heads, marketability, which can be assessed on the proposed photos;
- the possibility of long-term storage;
- unpretentiousness, the ability to grow on depleted soils with minimal care;
- seed germination is close to 100%;
- the ability to grow vegetables in a seedless way;
- good immunity to many diseases and pests.
Among the shortcomings of the Aggressor F1 variety, the following points should be highlighted:
- exposure to whiteflies and aphids;
- lack of immunity to fungal diseases;
- bitterness may appear on leaves with a yellow tint after fermentation.
Thus, having studied the description of the Aggressor F1 cabbage variety, and having analyzed its main advantages and disadvantages, one can understand how rational it is to grow this hybrid under certain conditions. More information about the Aggressor F1 variety and its cultivation can be obtained from the video:
Peculiarities of growing
Cabbage “Aggressor F1” is perfect for even the most inattentive and busy farmers. It does not require special care and can be grown in seedlings and seedlings. You can learn more about these methods in the sections below.
Seedless growing method
This method of growing cabbage is the easiest, because it does not require much time and effort. Using it, there is no need to occupy precious meters in the house with boxes and containers with earth.
The seedless way of growing cabbage requires the following rules:
- A bed for cabbage must be prepared in advance, in the fall. It should be located on a wind-sheltered, sunny piece of land. The soil in the garden should be fertilized with organic matter and wood ash, dug up and covered with a thick layer of mulch, covered with a black film on top.
- On a properly prepared bed, the snow will melt with the arrival of the first heat, and already at the end of April it will be possible to successfully sow the seeds of the Aggressor F1 cabbage.
- For sowing cultures, holes are made on the beds, in each of which 2-3 seeds are placed to a depth of 1 cm.
- After seed germination, only one, the strongest seedling, is left in each hole.
Further plant care is standard. It includes watering, weeding and loosening the soil. To obtain high yields, it is also necessary to feed Aggressor F1 2-3 times per season.
Seedling method of growing
The seedling method of growing cabbage is more often used in adverse climatic conditions, where it is not possible to sow seeds in open ground in a timely manner. This cultivation method consists of the following steps:
- Soil for growing cabbage seedlings can be bought or prepared independently. To do this, mix peat, humus and sand in equal proportions.
- You can grow seedlings in peat tablets or cups. Plastic containers with drainage holes in the bottom are also suitable.
- Before filling the containers, the soil should be warmed up to destroy harmful microflora.
- It is necessary to sow the seeds of cabbage “Aggressor F1” 2-3 pcs. in each pot to a depth of 1 cm.0C.
- Cabbage seedlings should be fed three times with minerals and organics.
- Before planting in open ground, seedlings of cabbage must be hardened off.
- It is necessary to plant plants in the garden at the age of 35-40 days.
It is seedlings that most often grow cabbage “Aggressor F1”, trying to protect and preserve young seedlings that have not yet grown stronger. But it is worth noting that this method does not speed up the process of ripening heads, since the process of transplanting plants from a pot into the ground causes stress to seedlings and slows down their growth.
Conclusion
“Aggressor F1” is an excellent hybrid that has become widespread not only in our country, but also abroad. Taste and shape, external characteristics are the undeniable advantages of the vegetable. It is easy to grow and tasty to eat, it keeps well and is suitable for all types of processing. The high yield of the variety allows it to be successfully grown on an industrial scale. Thus, the Aggressor F1 hybrid has all the best qualities and therefore has earned the respect of many farmers.