Kharkov winter cabbage: description and characteristics of the variety, reviews of summer residents with photos

Late varieties of cabbage are grown mainly for long-term storage. When choosing a variety, first of all, pay attention to keeping quality, resistance to diseases and demanding care. Cabbage Kharkiv winter satisfies all the above requirements. It is also often taken to the attention of professional farmers for commercial purposes.

Variety description

Characteristics of Kharkiv cabbage allow us to attribute it to late-ripening varieties. The technical ripeness of the heads occurs in 150-160 days from the moment of emergence of seedlings. It was bred in Ukraine by crossing the best varieties Amager 611 and Dauerweiss.

Kharkovskaya tolerates drought and high air temperatures well, therefore it has gained wide popularity throughout Europe and Asia. Heads of universal purpose, flat-round shape, light green color. The rosette of cabbage in diameter reaches 110 cm. The mass of the head ranges from 1.9 to 3.5 kg. The yield per square meter is 10-11 kg.

Young plants of Kharkiv during the growth period can withstand temperatures as low as -2 °C and as high as +40 °C. The lack of moisture does not affect the taste and commercial qualities. Heads of cabbage do not crack even if they remain ripe in the garden for longer than the due date.

Growing

Description of the variety says that Kharkiv cabbage can be grown in two ways: seedling or seedless.The plant is sun-loving, therefore it is desirable to take well-lit beds under it. The seedless method involves sowing seeds directly into the ground. Do this in late April or early May. Sowing is carried out to a depth of no more than 2 cm. Dry soil is pre-moistened a day before the start of work.

The distance between the rows of Kharkiv is about half a meter. As soon as shoots begin to appear, the crops are thinned out and only the strongest specimens are left.

When growing cabbage seedlings, seedlings dive into open ground a couple of months after sowing. The distance between the holes is left at 40 cm.

Features of care

Reviews of experienced gardeners indicate that after planting in open ground, Kharkov cabbage should be watered daily in the first week. As soon as the plants take root, irrigate them 1-2 times a week.This variety responds favorably to top dressing. It is worth making them 2-3 times per season. The best time for these events is the period of active growth and heading. Mineral-type fertilizers are mainly used.

With proper care, the gardener can please the gardener with a truly royal crop of Kharkiv winter cabbage. Its description recommends systematic loosening of the soil and removal of weeds. The first weeding is carried out after the seedlings take root in the garden, and further - as needed. To prevent the growth of weeds and facilitate the process of care, they resort to soil mulching.

Pros and cons

Kharkovskaya cabbage has a lot of advantages over competitors, which were appreciated by summer residents and farmers. These include:

• high yield;
• suitability for transportation over long distances without loss of marketability;
• tolerates well the lack of moisture in the area;
• crack resistance;
• big head of cabbage;
• increased resistance to pests and diseases;
• tolerates hot weather well;
• the possibility of a late harvest without losing its quality;
• preservation of the crop in storage for up to six months;
• universal use of cabbages.

Significant shortcomings, which would be worth focusing on, were not found in Kharkiv cabbage.

Pests and diseases

Kharkovskaya showed excellent resistance to major diseases. In particular, she is not afraid of mucous bacteriosis and necrosis. But slugs can significantly spoil the cabbage crop.To combat them, it is recommended to take a liter jar of wood ash, 2 tbsp. l. table s alt, 2 tbsp. l. ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. l. mustard powder. Mix everything thoroughly and sprinkle over the cabbage beds.

Harvest and storage of crops

Kharkovskaya cabbage harvest starts 150 days after germination. For work, choose clear and dry weather, preferably before the onset of the first frost.

The harvested crop can be stored for up to six months, that is, almost until cabbage ripens next season. During storage, it is not affected by pests and is not affected by diseases. Taste quality throughout the entire period is excellent. The Kharkov storage room should be dark and cool. This will ensure maximum safety.

Reviews of gardeners

Kharkovskaya has been cultivated in garden plots for a long time. That is why experienced gardeners and farmers are happy to share their feedback about this variety.

Galina Stanislavovna, retired summer resident: “I have been growing Kharkiv cabbage on the plot for more than 5 years. I bought it for the first time in the form of seedlings on the market and since then I have not changed this variety anymore. Despite the fact that the conditions in my garden are not the best, I managed to harvest a decent crop and provide the whole family with cabbage for the whole winter. The heads were stored in the basement until early varieties began to ripen in the beds next season.

Inna Valentinovna, a resident of the village: “The seeds of Kharkivskaya were bought in the store by my husband on the advice of the seller. Since then, of the late varieties, we prefer only this one. The heads can be used both for making salads and sauerkraut, as well as for cabbage rolls and other culinary delights.Cabbage is preserved just fine, it is not capricious in care. We are very happy with our choice.”

Anton Grigorievich, summer resident: “The Kharkivskaya variety is very good, only because of my inexperience I almost ruined the first plantings. He decided that the cabbage loves water and tried his best to water it. As a result, the root system almost died, thanks to the neighbors who helped with advice. That year, it was not possible to grow a rich harvest, although they did not remain without cabbage. In the future, I took into account my mistakes, and now Kharkivskaya is showing excellent results in our section. ”

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