Cabbage Brigadier f1: characteristics and description of the variety, reviews of summer residents with photos

Cabbage Brigadier f1 today has become extremely popular with Russian gardeners, and this variety can be found in many household plots. The white-headed species is distinguished by high yields and undemanding to growing conditions. To obtain the desired result in the form of large heads of large mass, it is recommended to learn about the nuances of growing this variety.

Variety description

Cabbage cultivar Brigadir belongs to a variety of white-headed crops with a mid-season ripening period. On average, the growing season lasts 120 days. The plant can be grown outdoors and in closed greenhouse complexes.

The hybrid gives compact dense heads of cabbage, which in the context have a white tint. The average fruit weight is 4 to 5 kg. The yield of fruits corresponding to commercial indicators is 93%.

Growing and care features

An important role in obtaining high yields is played by the observance of the rule of alternating planting of horticultural crops. The best predecessors for planting cabbage varieties are cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and legumes. It is not recommended to plant cabbage in the place of previous places where similar crops were grown. The brigadier can only be returned to the place where cabbage is grown after 4 years.

Yield indicators largely depend on the quality of planting material, in connection with this, the purchase of seeds should be made only in specialized stores. Cabbage seeds Brigadir are planted in the spring, April is considered the optimal planting time for the Russian regions.

Despite the undemanding variety to growing conditions, the soil must be fertile. With self-preparation of the soil, humus, sod and ash are mixed. Do not use soil previously used for cruciferous crops.

Before planting, the planting material is heated in warm water for 20 minutes, after which it is immersed in cold water. Such actions help protect the plant from fungal diseases. For more friendly germination of seeds, it is recommended to treat them with a growth stimulator. The embedment depth should be no more than 1 cm, after planting, the container is covered with a film and placed in a room with a temperature of 20 ^C.

On average, the first shoots appear after 5 days. The plant is demanding on the presence of fresh air, but does not tolerate drafts. Light illumination should be provided for 15 hours, in case of insufficiency of which it is recommended to use fluorescent lamps.

Picking is carried out after 2 weeks after the appearance of the first shoots. 2 weeks before planting, the seedling hardening procedure is carried out.

Pros and cons

The variety shows high yields when grown in difficult growing conditions. The positive characteristics of horticultural crops include:

• no tendency for heads to crack;
• resistance to Fusarium;
• high degree of resistance to stress resulting from exposure to temperature changes;
• Stable yields.

Reviews of gardeners confirm that, subject to the proper rules for growing technology, the variety is practically devoid of shortcomings. The variety withstands invasions of cabbage diseases and pests. The unpretentiousness of the plant is largely due to the good development of the root system.The fruits can be used both fresh and for fermentation.

Pests and diseases

The foreman tolerates insufficient watering conditions well, while yield indicators decrease slightly. It has good resistance to Fusarium. The Brigadier is one of the few hybrids that can survive most cabbage diseases.

The hybrid of the well-known French manufacturer of the company is highly resistant to adverse climatic conditions of cultivation. The variety is able to tolerate low temperatures and lack of moisture.

Harvest and storage of crops

To preserve the taste and external qualities of cabbage, watering is stopped 3 weeks before harvest. It is not recommended to delay harvesting over time, as when low temperatures occur, the fruits lose their long-term storage properties.

Cabbage is removed from the planting site along with the stalk. Damaged fruits and heads with defects are used first. It is unacceptable to store individual damaged specimens together with cabbage without signs of damage.

Cabbage for storage is placed under a canopy for 24 hours, then the stalk is cut off. At the same time, the processed fruit should have at least 3 sheets, leave 3 sheets. For storage, it is necessary to use a dark, cool room with a temperature regime of at least 0 C ^{and high humidity. The variety retains its taste for 4-5 months from the date of harvest.}

Reviews of gardeners

Anastasia, 63:

“For several years I have been opting for the cultivation of the cabbage variety Brigadir. Cabbage is stored throughout the winter season, the taste is not lost when used fresh or in soups. Family members love it.”

Yuliana, 31:

“We tried the variety two years ago and in the first year we appreciated the merits of the Brigadier. With a minimum of effort, we get good yields, which is important when there is a shortage of time. Cabbage is suitable for use in salads and for sauerkraut purposes. Even when stored in winter, the variety pleases with its palatability.”

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