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One of the most popular crops is cabbage. This vegetable not only has high taste, but also contains a large amount of nutrients. That is why he takes pride of place in the garden beds. White varieties are especially popular with vegetable growers, one of which is Krautman cabbage.
The popular mid-late hybrid Krautman F1 was bred by Dutch breeders
Characteristics of Krautman cabbage
Krautman cabbage (pictured below) is a mid-season white-headed variety. The period from germination to harvest lasts 4-6 months. The rosette of the plant has a compact size. Consists of slightly wrinkled, raised smooth leaves of medium size. The edges are even, smooth, the color is rich emerald, with a wax coating of medium and strong intensity. The inner leaves are thin, delicate, light in color (lighter than the outer ones). The inner stalk is the same length as the outer one. The average weight of heads of cabbage is about 1,8-4,5 kg. Some specimens grow up to 6-7 kg.
The head of Krautman cabbage is semi-covered, medium in size, rounded in shape, dense in structure
Heads of cabbage have an attractive appearance, do not crack under any weather conditions, do not rot. They are stored for a long time after ripening on the vine and are perfectly transported over long distances without loss of taste. Also, the hybrid adapts well to any weather conditions.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the Krautman hybrid:
- high yield;
- friendly return of the harvest;
- heads of cabbage do not rot and do not crack;
- excellent presentation;
- heads of cabbage can remain in the beds for a long time after full maturation;
- good transportability over long distances;
- excellent keeping quality;
- immunity to fungal diseases;
- Easily adapts to a variety of weather conditions.
Disadvantages of the variety:
- weak root system, which leads to the collapse of the plant on its side, under the weight of ripening heads;
- lack of keel resistance.
Cabbage yield Krautman F1
White cabbage Krautman has a high yield – 400-900 q/ha. About 1-2 kg can be collected from 8,0 m9,5. The crop has a fairly good keeping quality. Ripe heads can be stored until early spring.
Ripening of heads of cabbage occurs almost simultaneously
Planting and caring for cabbage varieties Krautman
For planting Krautman cabbage, it is necessary to choose areas with loose, fertile loamy soil. They also need to be well lit. You can grow a hybrid in seedlings and by direct sowing in the ground. The method of planting depends on the weather conditions of the region where the vegetable plant is cultivated.
Planting seeds directly in open ground can be carried out in warm climatic regions. In this case, it is necessary to wait until the soil is completely warmed up to 14-15 ° С. At the same time, at night the air temperature should not fall below 16-18 ° C.
In regions with a cold climate, the cultivation of Krautman cabbage is recommended to be carried out in seedlings. At the same time, pre-grown and strengthened seedlings are planted in closed or open ground. Approximately, the seedling is ready for transplanting at the age of 35-45 days.
Sowing seeds is recommended in early April. You can use wooden boxes for planting, which must be filled with soil. Seeds are sown in specially prepared grooves, to a depth of 1 cm. The recommended distance between seeds is at least 3 cm. From above, the grooves are covered with earth, tamped and watered. Crops are covered with a film and placed in a warm, bright place. After the emergence of shoots, the film is removed. In the phase of 2 true leaves, a pick can be made. Before planting in open ground, seedlings must be hardened off.
It is recommended to plant seedlings at the end of May. The layout of seedlings is 50 x 50 cm.
Step by step planting seedlings of Krautman cabbage:
- Water is poured into pre-prepared wells.
- They put roots in them.
- Sprinkle with soil to the first pair of leaves.
- Tamp the soil around the seedling.
- Water a little on top.
In the first few days, it is recommended to shade the seedlings, thereby protecting them from direct sunlight, which negatively affects survival.
It is necessary to take care of the Krautman hybrid traditionally, as well as for other varieties of cabbage. Recommended treatments include:
- watering;
- loosening;
- hilling;
- top dressing.
The first watering is recommended to be carried out with a solution of potassium permanganate (light pink). In the future, the cabbage is watered once a week. Water consumption – 1 liters per 12 m1. Watering is especially important for plants in the first period after planting, during the active set of green mass and the rapid setting of heads.
The first top dressing should be carried out 21 days after transplanting seedlings. As a fertilizer, you can use a solution of mullein. It is recommended to repeat the procedure after 14 days.
It is necessary to feed cabbage at the second stage of the growing season, adhering to the following rules:
- The amount of potash and phosphate fertilizers applied to the soil is doubled.
- Top dressing with nitrogen is carried out twice as rarely.
Important care activities are weeding, loosening and hilling. These procedures contribute to the formation of a powerful root system and increase yields.
Diseases and pests
The Krautman variety has a high resistance to the occurrence of fungal diseases. Weak plant immunity to diseases such as:
- Blackleg. You can prevent the reproduction of the disease by pulling out infected seedlings and removing them. Soil treatment is carried out with a solution of Bordeaux mixture (1%) and copper sulfate (5 g per 10 l of water).
It appears in the form of black patches on plants, they die over time
- pounds. Typical signs are yellowing and wilting of plants. The affected foliage must be removed, and the soil sprinkled with lime.
Preventively from keel seedlings can be treated with wood ash
Pests that threaten Krautman cabbage include:
- cabbage fly;
- cruciferous flea;
- cabbage white.
Application
The Krautman hybrid is suitable for fresh consumption, salads and other dishes. It can also be used in salted and pickled form. The variety has high taste and many useful properties. The leaves of the hybrid are juicy, crispy, sweet, contain a large amount of vitamin C and A. A ripe head of cabbage contains 7,3% of dry matter and 4% of sugars, therefore it is excellent for pickling. 100 g of cabbage leaves contain about 46 mg of ascorbic acid.
Conclusion
Krautman cabbage has excellent taste and excellent presentation. In terms of productive indicators, it is considered one of the best in the group of mid-season hybrids of the Dutch selection. It can be grown both on personal household plots and on an industrial scale, for commercial production. Growing this white cabbage will be economically beneficial, as the variety has a good yield.