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Among the various types of cabbage, more and more people involved in agriculture decide to grow one particular one. When choosing varieties of vegetables for planting on their site, experienced farms and novice gardeners try to give preference to an unpretentious variety that has good taste and resistance to pests and diseases. Cabbage Kazachok does not depend on climatic conditions, is resistant to many diseases and pests, and also has a great taste, which allows you to make a variety of dishes from it.
Description of early cabbage Kazachok
Cabbage Kazachok F1 is an early ripe hybrid. The period from transplanting to harvesting is about 45-55 days. Light green, round heads of cabbage, having a yellow-cream hue in cross section, can weigh from 1,2 to 1,7 kg. Kazachok belongs to varieties of medium hardness. The core and leaves of cabbage are small. This variety has excellent taste.
Advantages and disadvantages
This type of cabbage has the following advantages:
- early ripening;
- excellent taste;
- disease resistance;
- adaptability to different climate conditions;
- large harvest;
- attractive look.
Cons:
- head damage during untimely harvesting;
- risk of powdery mildew.
Cabbage yield Kazachok F1
The indicator of cabbage yield Kazachok is above the average level. For 1 sq. m. you can grow up to 4 kg of vegetables of this variety. The weight of the hybrid can vary from 1,2 to 1,7 kg. The shrub itself grows up to about 30 cm in height, and up to 1,5 m in diameter. As a rule, a head of cabbage is surrounded by about 20 leaves that have a dark green tint and wavy edges.
Planting and caring for cabbage Kazachok
The planting system is mainly dependent on agricultural technology. To obtain quality products, it is important to regularly water and nourish the plants.
Although this variety can be grown by direct seeding in open soil, it is best to prefer the seedling method if adverse climatic conditions so require.
To obtain a crop of ultra-early ripening, it is recommended to grow seedlings in a plastic container. Then it must be moved to open ground at the age of 30-35 days. It is easier for plants to get through the transplant and take root at that particular age.
For planting seeds for seedlings, it is best to prepare a soil mixture. It should include ingredients such as calcined soddy soil, baking powder for the earth and Fitosporin.
During the first 7 days, the soil with planted seeds should be in a cool room, the temperature of which does not exceed 8 ℃. In the next 7 days, it is doubled. Watering the sprouts should be carried out when the soil from the previous soil moisture dries.
Sprouts will be ready for planting in open ground after 45-50 days. This procedure is best done in cool and damp weather conditions. This will help young plants not dry out in the open sun.
If the time for transplanting seedlings has already come, and it is hot and dry outside, you must proceed as follows:
- Moisten the soil for planting as much as possible.
- Plant seedlings in the evening.
If hot weather conditions persist for 10-14 days after planting, the seedlings should be protected from the sun. To do this, you can resort to old methods, such as burdock leaves. An important condition is the cleaning of protection in the evening. If it is not done, the seedlings may rot.
The trunks of seedlings transferred to open soil should not be exposed. Plants should be firmly and securely “seated” into the ground. To do this, loosen the earth and sprinkle it near the cabbage trunks.
After transplanting Cossack into open soil, plants should be watered every two days. The ideal option for watering cabbage of this variety would be warm water, but cool water is also suitable.
The development of all varieties of cabbage, including Kazachok F1, is better if the necessary level of nitrogen is maintained in non-acidic soil. To reduce the acidity index, ash is added to the soil, and in order to increase the plants, urea should be fed a month after the first shoots.
Throughout the entire period of growth and development, cabbage of this variety should be fed twice more. For this procedure, you can use a mixture of part of the infusion of mullein to 3 parts of water.
Diseases and pests
This variety is resistant to diseases that cause mucous bacteriosis. Cossack is also resistant to black leg disease in the process of growing seedlings.
Maintaining the right conditions for the Kazachok plant will protect the culture from cabbage whites, slugs and cruciferous fleas.
The main way to protect cabbage from parasites is to plant plants such as mint, calendula and marigolds near shrubs. Essential oils contained in them will repel harmful insects.
For the treatment of Cossack, it is recommended to use Fitoverm. It is this drug that has a positive effect on early varieties of cabbage.
Application
Cabbage Kazachok is suitable for eating raw, adding to salad, soup, stew. Vegetables of this variety can be boiled, stewed, baked and steamed. Cabbage can be served as an independent dish or a side dish for meat products. She can also stuff pies and pies. Cossack is well suited for cooking sauerkraut, borscht and cabbage rolls.
Conclusion
Kazachok cabbage is a popular hybrid, which is preferred by all experienced gardeners. Novice farmers should also choose this variety, because its cultivation technology is quite simple for beginners. The popularity of the Cossack was brought by its voluminous yields, early ripening and unpretentiousness in care.