Cabbage broccoli hybrid Batavia F1
Broccoli cabbage belongs to the category of the most useful vegetables in the human diet, but at the same time it is distinguished by a difficult cultivation technique. The optimal solution for private summer residents and large farmers is cultivation hybrids from the world's leading breeders. One of the best options for giving and gardening is Batavia F1.
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Description of broccoli Batavia F1
The hybrid is highly productive, grown as through seedlings, and through sowing seeds into the ground.
Forms small elastic heads of cabbage of a compact shape weighing up to 1 kg.
The heads are rounded with an intense dark green color. The structure of the inflorescences is fine-grained. Suitable for fresh and frozen realization.
Specifications
The Batavia hybrid is characterized by:
- frost resistance and early maturity;
- high degree of drought resistance;
- excellent taste;
- excellent keeping quality and transportability;
The ripening period of the hybrid is 65–68 days. Average yield is 2.5–2.7 kg / m2.
Advantages and disadvantages
Broccoli Batavia is adapted to the toughest conditions cultivation.
During the season, from one site, subject to staged planting, they harvest up to 3-4 times. Vegetables have a harmonious and rich taste, there is no bitterness.
Batavia is resistant to fusarium and other fungal diseases. High-density heads are formed from inflorescences in any conditions, even during prolonged periods of heat. The crop tolerates long distance transportation.
Compared to such mid- and late-ripening crops as Linda and Monaco, Batavia loses 35-40% in yield and has a coarser inflorescence structure.
Landing
The optimum temperature for broccoli development is + 16 ... + 25 ° С. Hybrid seeds do not need to be prepared for planting, but soaking in a growth stimulator such as Epin or Humate stimulates uniform germination. Swollen seeds are sown in containers to a depth of 1 cm with a row spacing of 3 cm.
The seedlings are transferred to open ground after 30-40 days from germination. Optimal terms by region:
- southern - early-mid-March;
- central - late March-early April;
- northern - mid to late April.
The last time broccoli is planted is the beginning of July, provided that drip irrigation is organized on the site. In this case, fruits are harvested in late September and early October.
On a note! Broccoli does not tolerate picking well, so experienced farmers plant it in individual peat pots.
Broccoli is planted in the most open area, but protected from the wind. Suitable precursors are cucumbers, mustard, tomatoes, peas, carrots. The optimal planting pattern is 30 cm between plants with a row spacing of 50–55 cm.
Growing and care
Broccoli is not a capricious crop and yields good yields from quality seeds, but requires some attention.
Watering
The culture does not tolerate heat: in such conditions, the inflorescences turn yellow, the heads become loose and unsuitable for food. The optimal watering regime is once every 6-7 days, in the evening or early in the morning. With the onset of heat above + 25 ... + 26 ° C, the frequency of irrigation is increased to 4-5 times a week.
Attention! In regions with heavy clay soils, the heads are additionally moistened.
Fertilizer
Broccoli is fed without fail according to the scheme:
- On the 13-15th day after planting in the ground - a solution of mullein or chicken droppings (250 g per 10 liters of water, the consumption rate is 1 liter per m2).
- 35-40 days after planting in the ground - with a solution of nitrate (1 matchbox for a bucket of water).
- After cutting the central head, 1 liter of the mixture is added under each bush. To do this, 10 g of ammonium nitrate, 20 g of superphosphate and 30 g of potassium sulfate are diluted in 10 liters of water.
10-12 days before harvesting the final harvest, wood ash is scattered over the site (1 tbsp. Per 1 m2).
Prevention and protection against diseases and pests
Batavia is highly resistant to fusarium and does not need constant spraying of the beds.
It is important to remember that fungal diseases are spread through spores that successfully overwinter on weeds in the ground in winter.
As a prophylaxis for putrefactive diseases, the site is thoroughly cleaned of plant residues and dug up.
Advice! On beds with heavy contamination, after harvesting the predecessor, vegetative rhizome and root-sprouting weeds are treated with Roundup herbicide at a dose of 4 l / ha.
Insects cause much more harm to such plantings. Broccoli is most attacked by:
- cruciferous flea - Cypermethrin helps;
- aphids - use Iskra-Bio or Aktellik;
- cabbage fly - plants are irrigated with "Aktellik" or "Foxim";
- cabbage scoops - sprayed with "Ambush", "Belofos", "Rovikurt".
Spraying red hot peppers between cabbage rows helps to combat massive plant damage by aphids and scoop.
Covering broccoli with lutrasil during the summer of cabbage moth butterflies reliably protects the crop from insects.
Reviews of vegetable growers
Many summer residents managed to try the Batavia hybrid, they are familiar with its advantages and disadvantages in practice:
Ivan, Krasnodar: “I grow broccoli in 3-4 stages and collect inflorescences continuously throughout the season. I get the last harvest in early October and use for freezing. I disassemble the heads and pack them in packages - they lie perfectly in the freezer until spring. Batavia F1 is less affected by pests than other varieties. "
Margarita, Rostov-on-Don: “I am engaged in the cultivation of organic vegetables and fruits on my own plot. The Batavia F1 hybrid was recommended by the guys in my healthy lifestyle Instagram community. Broccoli takes up a lot of space, so I plant it next to cauliflower, Brussels sprouts - there has never been a massive pest infestation, the inflorescences are dense. The heads are good for baking and mashed potatoes, in the salad they are still rough. "
Marina, Togliatti: “I have never been involved in vegetable growing, but after moving to the private sector, I became interested in the vegetable garden. I planted only traditional vegetables, but this year I decided to take a chance and planted broccoli. I bought seeds on the Internet, the manager advised the Batavia hybrid, the price is affordable - I agreed. All the seeds came out of the bag, but I waited and sprouts stretched out a little. It took a long time to look after, but I received cabbage from the site. The heads are small, 700–800 g each, but green. Next year I want to correct the mistake and grow the same hybrid, but I will approach the matter responsibly. I want heads up to 1.5 kg, as the seller said. "
Conclusion
The Batavia hybrid is characterized by increased resistance to prolonged dry periods, the inflorescences do not crack, do not turn yellow in direct sunlight. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, cabbage gives 3-4 full harvests per season and is well suited for breeding by novice gardeners.