Sofievsky Garlic: variety description, yield and cultivation with photo

Sofievsky garlic belongs to a variety of frost-resistant varieties. The species was bred by breeders of the Uman Agricultural Academy 20 years ago and managed to establish itself as one of the best winter varieties. The height of the culture arrow reaches 1.5 meters. A feature of the variety is the direct position of the leaves, which take an almost vertical position.

Winter variety today is widely distributed in Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus and Russia. The culture is actively grown today in large farms, in which, even without the use of chemical fertilizers, I can harvest up to 14 tons of crops from 1 hectare.Due to its high yields, the variety is popular and in demand among Russian gardeners.

Sheet plates have a rich dark green color. The amount of hair plaque on the surface is insignificant. Average leaf options:

• length from 35 to 45 cm;
• width from 1.5 to 2.5 cm.

Characteristics of the variety indicate the duration of the growing season from the moment the cloves grow to the total lodging of the leaves equal to 101 days. The crop is grown in open ground conditions. The advantage of the variety is the good quality of frost resistance and resistance to fungal diseases. The plant is able to withstand low temperatures down to -35 ⁰C.

The species has a unique ability to withstand difficult drought conditions. The variety feels good in regions with a hot climate, the yield does not decrease even at +45 ⁰C.Thanks to this varietal feature, Sofievsky garlic is grown both in the warm climate zone and in regions with difficult agricultural conditions.

Description of fruits

The taste of garlic is considered medium-sharp. The average harvested yield is up to 0.8 kg per square meter. Variety Description:

• on average one head contains 6 to 7 cloves;
• bulb weight varies within 120 grams;
• the size of a head of garlic in diameter reaches 4.5 cm;
• mature garlic bulb has a whitish color with a slight inclusion of lilac stripes;
• fruits are round and flat.

The advantage of the variety is the excellent quality of keeping quality.The variety allows you to give winter preparations and preservation a rich taste and sharpness, the degree of which depends on the amount used in the recipe of the product. Heads of garlic can be stored for 11 months without losing the appearance and quality of the cloves.

The Sofievsky garlic variety is famous for its taste and rich content of nutrients. Garlic contains vitamin C, amino acids, proteins, a small amount of trace elements, selenium and essential oils. The advantage of the variety is the stability of the resulting crop.

Planting and care advice

Garlic crops are planted in several ways, the choice of which depends on the desired purpose of cultivation. The following options are available:

• air seeds to obtain further sets, the so-called single-tooth;
• sevkom, which is obtained at the end of the year of growth of air seeds;
• teeth of adult heads.

Despite good resistance to low temperatures, it is recommended to choose an open sunny space for planting. The soil for planting should be well-drained, humus-sandy and loamy soil is suitable. In specialized stores today you can find both small types of cloves and large cloves. Planting time depends on the type of planting material purchased:

• air seeds can be planted both in autumn and in spring, and not full-fledged garlic will be obtained, but a reserve for further cultivation;
• one-tooth will allow you to get full-fledged onions of garlic, which can be used for culinary purposes;
• individual teeth also allow for fully formed heads.

In the last planting options, the time is chosen in such a way as to avoid the threat of frost. It is recommended to plant planting material 2 or 3 weeks before the onset of cold weather. Cultivation is carried out in compliance with the following rules:

• do not plant seeds for more than 2 years in the same place, avoid planting on beds with onions;
• plant on the nightshade landing site;
• do not feed with manure, as it leads to saturation with nitrogen and acidification, which reduces the yield of garlic;
• before planting, soak the garlic cloves for 2 hours in a weak solution of potassium permanganate to improve the stress resistance of the variety.

For cultivation, only a high-quality option is chosen without signs of damage, defects and other seed disturbances. The recommended scheme of planting material is the observance of the distance between the lobules during planting from 10 to 15 cm. When forming rows, the distance between them should be between them from 20 to 25 cm. The depth of the cut into the ground should not be large, the recommended depth is from 4 cm to 6 cm .Planting deeper can keep the heads germinating when cold weather sets in, but yields are significantly reduced.

In winter, it is necessary to provide shelter for plantings; for these purposes, branches, foliage, and snow are used. Such actions will help the garlic crop to better endure low temperatures in the winter.

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