Review of the variety of white cabbage Dominanta f1

Dominant F1 white cabbage hybrid was bred not so long ago and is not yet widely popular among vegetable growers. Many people still have a preference for old and proven cultures. But those who nevertheless tried to plant this hybrid on their site were very pleased with the results. Perhaps you should pay attention to this cabbage and study its characteristics.

What is this grade

White cabbage Dominant F1 is a hybrid of the first generation. Originator - Moscow "NN Timofeev Breeding Station" at the Timiryazev Academy.

Included in the State Register of Russia in 2011 with a recommendation for cultivation in the North-West and Central regions, as well as the Volga and Far Eastern regions.

Description and characteristics

Cabbage Dominant F1 is characterized by late ripening - 160-170 days pass from sowing seeds to the readiness of the crop for harvesting. Marketable yield - 6-7 kg / sq. m in private cultivation and 340-600 c / ha - in industrial.

Reference. The maximum yield was recorded in the Kostroma region. - 688 c / ha.

The plant is a large bush with an abundant leaf mass and a raised rosette located on the outer stump. The rosette leaves are blue-green in color, covered with a waxy bloom, rather spreading and have wavy edges. The root system is pivotal.

The hybrid is frost-resistant, but this indicator depends on the age of the plant: young seedlings tolerate a short drop in air temperature to -3 ° C, grown up - to -5 ° C, mature cabbage can withstand frosts down to -8 ° C.

Consumer qualities

Heads of cabbage are round, dense, weighing on average 2-4 kg. Covering leaves are blue-green, in the context of the heads of cabbage are white or with a slight creamy tint.

Cabbage Dominanta F1 has a pleasant taste, contains 8 g of dry matter, 5 g of sugar components and 30 mg of ascorbic acid per 100 g. Ideal for consumption fresh, fermentation and long-term storage.

Reference. Due to their high density, heads of cabbage do not crack even in case of drought and tolerate transportation well.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of the hybrid:

• pleasant taste;
• good transportability;
• high productivity;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• long-term storage;
• simultaneous maturation of heads of cabbage.

Disadvantages of Dominant F1:

• long stump, which makes the heads of cabbage likely to overturn on its side;
• exactingness to the soil composition.

Growing features

To obtain a high-quality harvest, the conditions for growing a hybrid are observed:

• the plant needs watering, which should be moderate in the seedling phase and abundant during the formation of the heads;
• cabbage needs long daylight hours;
• the best predecessors are cucumbers, pumpkin, legumes, zucchini, carrots.

At first, cabbage grows slowly and does not take up much space on the site, so many vegetable growers practice joint cultivation of this crop with radishes, dill, celery, lettuce or early cauliflower.

Reference. When co-growing cabbage with tomatoes and potatoes, the risk of late blight is reduced for the latter.

Cabbage is planted on the southern or southeastern side of the site, in a well-lit place, on a hill.

Landing

Seeds for seedlings are sown about 55-60 days before transplanting into open ground. More precise dates vary depending on the climatic conditions of the region, but on average it is mid-March or early April.

Before sowing the seeds, if they have not been pre-treated, are pickled by immersing them in a solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide (Fitosporin M, Alirin-B, Gamair) for 12 hours.

The seedling substrate should be 75% peat, 20% turf and 5% sand or perlite. Also mix equal parts of garden soil and humus and add 5% sand to this mixture. Before use, the substrate is spilled with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.

Reference. Consumption of soil mixture - 1 liter per 8 bushes.

The seeds are sown on the surface of the substrate, deepening by 1.5 cm. After that, the containers are covered with foil and removed to a warm (+ 18 ... + 20 ° C) place until shoots appear. Then the seedlings are regularly watered, fed with complex fertilizers and provided with a day of light for at least 16 hours, using artificial lighting if necessary.

14 days before transplanting into the ground, the seedlings begin to harden, gradually lowering the air temperature to + 6 ... + 8 ° C, and when 2 leaves are formed on it, they are transplanted to the site. It is important that the soil is warmed up to + 7 ... + 12 ° C.

Before planting seedlings in the ground, they are watered with a solution of fungicides, and the beds are sprinkled with a mixture of tobacco and ash - this is an additional measure for the prevention of diseases and pests.

The landing is carried out according to the scheme 60x60 cm, 60x45x50 cm or 70x45x70 cm. m. there are 2-4 bushes.

Care

Cabbage is fed at least 3 times per season:

• 10 days after transplanting seedlings into the ground - organic (mullein or bird droppings) or mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen;
• after 2 weeks - nitrogen-containing fertilizers;
• after the formation of heads - nitrophoska, potassium monophosphate or other complex fertilizers that contain potassium and phosphorus.

Water the newly planted seedlings every 2 days for 2 weeks, then reduce the frequency of watering, but increase the amount of water. The best option is to use a drip irrigation system.

Reference. Watering is stopped about 30 days before the expected harvest.

The next day after watering or rain, the soil is loosened and weeded, getting rid of weeds that take up nutrients. Loosening improves aeration and moisture permeability of the soil and eliminates the likelihood of a dry crust on its surface. For the first time, the soil is loosened 10 days after planting the seedlings, the depth of loosening at this time is 7-10 cm, then it is reduced to 3-5 cm.

Simultaneously with loosening, the bushes spud, which stimulates the formation of new roots, improves nutrition and increases plant resistance to lodging.

Reference. To reduce the amount of weeding and retain moisture, the soil is mulched with straw or sawdust.

Protection against diseases and pests

The breeders managed to create a hybrid resistant to fusarium wilt, vascular bacteriosis and tobacco thrips. However, in case of non-observance of agrotechnical rules, Dominant F1 cabbage infects keels, as well as other fungal diseases and pests.

In order to prevent the development of diseases, plantings are treated with fungicides several times a season (Fitosporin, Oksikhom, Abiga-Peak), and in case of pest attacks, they use Bazudin (from cabbage flies), Iskra DE, Iskra-M "," Senpai "," Fufanon "," Inta-Vir "," Knockdown "(from fleas, aphids and caterpillars)," Meta "," Metaldehyde "(from slugs).

Reference. The processing of cabbage with chemicals is stopped 2-3 weeks before harvesting. If necessary, they are replaced with a solution of ammonia.

Harvesting and storage

The crop is harvested in October or November, depending on the region's climate and weather conditions. The main thing is to be in time before the first frost and remove cabbage from the beds on time. If you hurry with this, the heads of cabbage will wither during storage, and those that are removed in the frost will become soft and rot.

Heads of cabbage are cut with a knife, leaving an outer stump of 2 cm. Those that have any damage are carefully examined, thrown away or set aside for early use. The specimens suitable for storage are dried under a canopy, having previously left only 3 covering sheets on them.

Store cabbage in boxes or bags (in this case, the cabbages are wrapped with paper or cling film) in a dark room, where the air temperature is -1 ... + 1 ° C, and the humidity is 95-98%. In such conditions, heads of cabbage retain their qualities for 8-10 months.

Reference. The storage room is pre-disinfected with lime wash or fumigated with sulfur.

Farmers reviews

Gardeners who have already tried to grow this cabbage hybrid speak of it both negatively and positively.

Lyudmila, Moscow: «I believed many positive reviews about this cabbage and decided to plant it in my country house. I didn't grow the seedlings myself, it's too much to mess with it, but bought it on the market and planted it on the site. The land there is good, fertile, I used to plant cabbage on this site more than once and everything was fine. But not with Dominant F1, unfortunately. I planted 10 seedlings, 6 of them went into leaves and only 4 turned out to be normal. And even then the heads of cabbage themselves disappointed me. Maybe it's the seedlings, but I don't want to experiment with this cabbage anymore. "

Vasily, Kostroma region: “I was pleased with this cabbage. Heads of cabbage are formed large, dense and juicy, high yield, easy care. I like that Dominant F1 practically does not get sick and is not afraid of pests. The harvest is stored for a long time. "

Maria, Moscow region: “I decided to try some new grade cabbage, a friend prompted the Dominant F1. In general, I liked the experiment - the harvest was rich, all the heads of cabbage are quite large and beautiful. And this despite the fact that leaving was minimal. The harvest was stored for about 8 months, then the heads of cabbage began to wither a little, but I don't think this is a bad indicator. "

Conclusion

The dominant F1 is a hybrid of white cabbage, obtained thanks to the work of domestic breeders. It is characterized by resistance to most typical diseases and pests, high productivity, long-term storage and ease of maintenance.