Cabbage Nadezhda: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

Although today's gardeners will not be surprised by different types of cabbage: Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, Savoy, Beijing, red cabbage, white cabbage is the most popular and in demand. Nadezhda cabbage is one of the white varieties cultivated in our country. It was bred in 1969 by Siberian breeders by crossing two hybrids "Dense Headed" and "Glory to Enkgoysen".

Description of Hope

The main principles of breeding are to create a variety that could be used in the northern territories of Russia (the Urals, the Far East, Siberia). Thanks to the taste, the areola of the culture has expanded significantly, and now Nadezhda is planted in almost all regions of the CIS.

Characteristic variety:

• The ripening period of this cabbage is average (110-130 days).
• It takes about 80-95 days from planting seedlings in the ground to harvesting.
• The description of the drought- and cold-resistant variety also indicates its high resistance to diseases.
• The heads of this variety are flat-round with a dark green color, have high taste qualities. They have a dense but small stalk.
• The weight of one head reaches 3-3.5 kg.

It is used both raw and pickled. Depending on the agrotechnological conditions used, the characteristics of the climate and the composition of the soil, the quantitative indicators of the nutrients and vitamins contained in it change.

Growing

Cabbage loves a lot of light, so well-lit beds are selected for planting it. Under such conditions, the vegetation of the plant occurs faster. When shading, the lower leaves stop growing, begin to turn yellow and gradually die off, and the head is not tied.

In low light, heads can accumulate nitrates.

For normal growth, 15-20 degrees is enough for cabbage. Temperatures above 25 degrees negatively affect its development. An excess of moisture is no less harmful to a plant than a lack of it. In this case, the root system rots and a dangerous disease can occur - bacteriosis.

For the future planting of cabbage, areas are selected where tomatoes, onions or cucumbers were previously grown. It is not recommended to plant it in the same place earlier than after 3-4 years. To scare away the cabbage fly, it is advised to plant thyme, sage, anise or celery nearby.

Soil preparation

For the normal development of cabbage requires a sufficient amount of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. Humus is scattered on the beds in autumn, but too much dose can have a bad effect on it. It is optimal if mineral and organic fertilizers are combined. Soil acidity should be around pH 6.6-7.4.

Seedless way

In this case, in the last days of April, small holes are made on the prepared beds. The distance between plants in a row is from 50 to 70 cm, and the row spacing is 75-80 cm. 2-3 seeds are placed in each hole, and covered with glass or film on top.

After seed germination, the strongest and most viable shoot is selected, and the rest is removed. During the season, 3-4 hillings are carried out. This not only helps retain moisture, but also provides a secure support for large fruit.

Seedling method

As a soil for planting seeds for seedlings, a mixture of identical parts of sand, peat and soddy soil is taken. Previously, such soil is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate.

Preparation of seeds also consists in their treatment with a weak solution of manganese. To do this, the seeds are placed in a liquid for 20-30 minutes, and then washed with cold water. After that, they are treated with preparations designed to activate seed growth (Agat-25, Albit, Zircon). These products also help increase the plant's resistance to disease and pests.

Sowing seeds of mid-season varieties, including Nadezhda cabbage, to obtain seedlings is carried out from March 10 to March 20.

Seeds are sown in grooves 0.5-1 cm deep. The air temperature in the room should be between 20-25 degrees, and after germination it is reduced.

Dive seedlings are carried out at the age of 2 weeks. After rooting, the temperature is lowered to 17 degrees.

Seedlings are fed twice:

• during the appearance of 2-3 true leaves;
• 4 days before planting in the ground.

Urea (15g), potassium chloride (30g) and superphosphate (30g) are used as top dressing. They are dissolved in 10 liters of water. After the appearance of 6 leaves on the plant, they are sprayed with the finished product "Silk". About 1 week before planting in the ground, seedlings are hardened off: they increase the ventilation of the room, reduce the air temperature, and reduce watering.

Seedlings ready for planting should have 4-5 developed leaves, its height should be 18-20 cm. This is about 35-45 days after planting the seeds. Nadezhda cabbage planting in open ground is carried out from the end of April, but this period may be shifted depending on weather conditions.

Care

During the rooting of seedlings, watering is carried out daily. On hot days, some gardeners cover their beds with newspapers. This prevents moisture from evaporating from the soil.

In the following time, the cabbage is watered about 1 time per week. 1 liter of water is enough for 1 plant, and as it grows, this volume is increased to 3-4 liters. On overdried soil, heads of cabbage crack. Watering is stopped until about 3-4 weeks before harvest.

Loosening the soil

The soil around the plants is loosened 2 weeks after planting in the ground. The next treatment is carried out in a week. Hilling is carried out simultaneously with loosening. The best time to carry out the loosening and hilling procedure is the next day after rain or watering.

Harvesting and storage

One square meter can collect up to 10-14 kg.The cabbage variety Nadezhda can maintain a good presentation for a long time. But the collected heads of cabbage can gradually lose moisture, which reduces their taste. To prevent this from happening, some gardeners pull out the cabbage along with the roots and dig it into a box of wet sand.

In this way, its presentation is extended. With the right organization of storage conditions for this variety, cabbage can be stored for 5 months.

Pros and cons

Positive characteristic of Nadezhda cabbage consists of the following factors: high yield, transportability, good presentation, resistance to head cracking, suitable for pickling, good taste, disease resistance, wide distribution area.

This variety has very few drawbacks - bacteriosis and clubroot are possible.

Diseases and pests

The caterpillar is often considered the main danger when growing cabbage. A net stretched over the beds helps to protect the crop from this cabbage pest. In addition, the following drugs are effective: Fitoverm, Spark.

Caterpillars can also be removed by hand and rinsed with cold water. And as a preventive measure against diseases and pests, the soil in the beds is dusted with ash or dolomite flour.

Kila disease begins with damage to the root system. The resulting growths on the roots do not allow the plant to eat normally. In this case, the ovary is not formed.

To prevent the disease from spreading throughout the site, diseased plants should be identified in a timely manner and removed. And sprinkle the place where it grew with lime.

Another disease that can affect Nadezhda cabbage is bacteriosis. Its danger is that the disease can develop at all stages of cultivation, and even during storage of the crop.

This problem can be de alt with by following preventive measures (deep digging of the soil, use of high-quality and disinfected seeds, culling of weak plants at the seedling growing stage, treatment with copper-containing preparations, fertilizing with potash fertilizers).

Reviews

Anastasia Dmitrievna, Buryatia: “I have been planting Nadezhda cabbage for several years in a row. I really like her resistance to diseases. We collect heads of cabbage tight and strong. Some specimens tighten up to 7 kg. It is very tasty in pickling. The collected 40 heads are enough for the winter for my large family.”

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