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Proof that cabbage was grown in Our Country as far back as the XNUMXth century is the entries in old books – “Izbornik Svyatoslav” and “Domostroy”. Since then, several centuries have passed, and interest in the white vegetable not only has not fallen, but has become even greater.
Today, gardeners have a harder time than their ancestors. After all, the range of varieties and hybrids is growing every year. If you need vegetables for pickling and winter storage, Vyuga cabbage is just what you need. The variety meets all requirements.
Description
White cabbage of the Vyuga variety was bred in Siberia. It has long been included in the State Register of the Federation. Vegetable of universal purpose, intended for cultivation in open ground on private plots and on an industrial scale.
White cabbage Vyuga is a variety of late ripening terms. From germination to technical maturity, it takes from 140 to 160 days. The outer and inner stalk are short. The leaves of the vertical rosette are dark or gray-green, shaped like a lyre. The wax coating is clearly visible. There are weak waves along the edges of the sheet.
The heads of the variety are rounded, slightly flattened, very dense (up to 4,6 points). On the cut, the leaves are white-yellow, practically without voids. Fork weight from 1800 to 3300 grams. Some specimens reach 5 kg.
Characterization
Descriptions of the variety, photos and reviews of Blizzard cabbage will not be enough without characteristics. Let’s take a look at the benefits:
- Taste properties. The variety has excellent taste, there is no bitterness in cabbage leaves.
- The yield is high.
- Application in cooking. Since the vegetable has a universal purpose, it can be used fresh, cook first and second courses. But it is best to use the Vyuga variety for pickling, pickling and long-term storage. It is stored for almost 8 months without loss of taste and quality characteristics.
- Agricultural technology. The length of the day does not adversely affect the development of cabbage. Can be grown in a variety of soils.
- Transportability. Heads of cabbage of the Vyuga variety do not crack either during cultivation or when transported over a long distance, do not lose their presentation.
- Diseases. The cabbage variety is resistant to many diseases, including vascular bacteriosis.
The gardeners have not noted any shortcomings. The only thing you need to pay attention to is not to overmoisten the soil. Blizzard does not tolerate this cabbage: the root system can rot, and mold appears on the lower leaves.
Growing seedlings
White cabbage Vyuga, based on the characteristics of the variety, for the full ripening of the vegetable, it is necessary to grow through seedlings in the zone of risky farming. In the southern regions, sowing seeds in open ground is allowed.
Seedbed method
In order for the plants to ripen at the right time, the seeds must be sown in the last decade of March. According to the lunar calendar of 2018, work is recommended to be completed in March: 20, 21, 26 or 30.
Soil and containers
Soil is prepared a week before sowing cabbage seeds. You can use store-bought formulations, as they contain all the nutrients are fully balanced. If you prepare the soil yourself, then you need to take equally sod land, humus or compost, river sand. Be sure to add wood ash under the cabbage.
Tanks are chosen with a depth of at least 7-10 cm, so that the root system does not feel oppressed during growth. Boxes or containers are poured with boiling water. You can add a few crystals of potassium permanganate. The containers are filled with soil, carefully spilled with boiling water with potassium permanganate or boric acid.
Seed preparation
Blizzard cabbage seeds germinate well. But they still need to be prepared:
- Selection. After pouring the seeds on a flat surface, choose large grains. Then they fall asleep in cold water. For planting, specimens that have sunk to the bottom are suitable.
- Disinfection. The seeds of the Vyuga variety in gauze are dipped for half an hour in a light pink solution of potassium permanganate, then washed in clean water.
- hardening. Seeds are placed for a third of an hour in hot (no more than 50 degrees) salted water (1 tablespoon of salt per liter), then in cold water. After that, gauze with grains is placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. This procedure allows you to grow healthy and strong seedlings of Blizzard cabbage.
Sowing
The soil is sprayed with water at room temperature from a spray bottle, grooves are cut 1 cm deep and the seeds are laid out in 3 cm increments. Glass is placed on top or a film is pulled to speed up germination. As soon as the first sprout appears, the shelter is removed. The temperature is reduced to 10 degrees so that the cabbage seedlings do not stretch. Watering as needed.
Picks
This procedure is optional. If the plants are comfortable in the container, then you can leave it in the box. For transplanting seedlings of the Vyuga variety, on which 2 true leaves have formed, use separate cups or pots with a height of at least 10 cm. They are filled with soil identical to that used for growing seedlings. It is advisable to pinch the tap root to enhance the growth of the root system.
Sowing without picking
For own needs, a large number of cabbage seedlings is not required. If the window sill area allows, you can sow the seeds in separate cups. The disadvantage of this method is the high consumption of seeds. After all, 2-3 seeds are sown in each cup, followed by the removal of weak sprouts. But when transplanted into the ground, the plants are less injured, the seedlings of the Vyuga variety cabbage turn out to be strong, as in the photo.
Sowing seeds in the ground
In the southern regions of Our Country, you can sow the seeds of cabbage varieties Vyuga immediately in open ground. To do this, holes are prepared in increments of 25 cm, between rows – 30 cm. Humus, wood ash are added to each hole, they are poured with boiling water with potassium permanganate.
Sow 2-3 seeds. Cover with a plastic bottle with a cork or film on top. If there is a threat of return frosts, then the bottles are not removed even after germination, only the cork is unscrewed for a day. After germination, weak plants are removed, leaving one seedling in each hole. With this method, neither picking nor transplanting to a new place is required.
Planting and care in the ground
From the description of the variety, it follows that Blizzard cabbage is a light-loving plant, therefore, when planning a vegetable garden for planting, a sunny place is chosen. The soil has been prepared since autumn. Before digging, weeds are removed, compost and humus are added. Fresh manure is also not forbidden. During autumn and winter, he manages to rot. In the spring, it remains to prepare the holes and fill them with wood ash.
Holes for cabbage of the Vyuga variety are made at a distance of 45-50 cm, poured with water. In each hole, depending on the condition of the soil, 1 or 2 liters. As a rule, white cabbage is planted in two lines with row spacing up to 70 cm for ease of care. Each plant is buried to the first true leaf. Work is carried out in cloudy weather or in the evening, if the day is clear. In this case, the seedlings have time to adapt overnight and get sick less.
Features of care
It is not difficult to take care of the Vyuga, agricultural technology is almost the same for all varieties of cabbage. Although there are some nuances.
Watering
As already noted in the description, Blizzard is a moisture-loving plant. Watering should be regular, but do not be zealous: excess moisture or overdrying of the soil leads to diseases or reduced yields. It is recommended to water the cabbage twice a week if the weather is dry. At least 10 liters of water will be required per square meter. During rainy periods, watering is reduced to a minimum.
Additional fertilizing
In addition to watering, white cabbage of the Vyuga variety must be fertilized to obtain a decent harvest. Since gardeners try not to use chemistry in private plots, you can limit yourself to organics. According to readers, infusions of mullein, chicken manure, as well as fermented green grass are excellent for feeding.
The amount and frequency of additional feeding of Blizzard cabbage depends on the characteristics of the soil and the condition of the seedlings, but not more than five times during the growing season. It must be understood that excess fertilizer is the cause of the accumulation of nitrates.
Diseases and pests
The variety of white cabbage Vyuga is resistant to many diseases. But powdery mildew and black leg can annoy her. When diseased plants appear, they must be immediately removed and destroyed. And the place where the bushes grew to be disinfected. Preventive measures are a must. It is carried out even at the stage of preparing seeds and soil, and then before transplanting. Potassium permanganate, Bordeaux liquid are used as means.
The main pests include:
- butterflies and caterpillars;
- cruciferous fleas;
- cabbage fly;
- aphids and slugs.
It is not necessary to use pesticides as a pest control agent. By planting marigolds, marigolds, nasturtium, parsley, dill, celery, or other strong-smelling garden plants between plants, you can repel most insects. From the invasion of slugs, you can use the mulching of the soil.
If all else fails, it is recommended to use special preparations:
- Nembakt;
- Actophyte;
- Bicol.
These agents also destroy fungi and nematodes.
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