Delicious mid-season hybrid of Krautman f1 cabbage

The Dutch hybrid of Krautman F1 cabbage is appreciated for its unpretentious care and high yield. The plant tolerates short-term temperature drops, is resistant to many diseases, subject to the rules of agricultural technology. Consider the characteristics and features of growing a hybrid.

Description of the Krautman F1 cabbage hybrid

This is a mid-season hybrid of white cabbage, suitable for cultivation in many regions of the Russian Federation.

Krautman was brought out by the Dutch company Bejo Zaden. The seeds of the hybrid came to Russia in the late 80s. After variety trials, the hybrid was included in the State Register (in 1993) and began to be used in agriculture. Soon ordinary gardeners also became interested in him, appreciating the ease of care and the taste of the heads.

Chemical composition and useful properties

Krautman cabbage contains 46.2 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is involved in the modulation of immunity, the formation of collagen, some neurotransmitters and hormones. Fiber regulates bowel function, B vitamins accelerate metabolism. Beta-carotene maintains visual acuity, and folic acid is involved in the metabolism of proteins, it is important for the formation of red blood cells.

Reference. Cabbage is a dietary product containing only 27 kcal per 100 g.

Vitamins PP and U promote healing of small stomach ulcers. Nicotinic acid dilates small blood vessels. Potassium participates in the conduction of nerve impulses, regulates water and acid balances in the body. Silicon, which is most in cabbage (100 g 177% of the daily value), strengthens hair and nails, makes bones strong and elastic - vessels.

Application features

The juicy and tender leaves of Krautman cabbage are used in salads, side dishes and soups. Due to the rich content of vitamins, the heads of cabbage are salted and fermented without losing their beneficial properties.

Ripening period and yield

Mid-season hybrid... From the moment the first sprouts appear to harvest, it takes about 100 days, according to the manufacturer, and 120-140 days - according to the national register of agricultural crops.

The hybrid has a high yield: 307-926 centners of marketable cabbage are harvested from 1 hectare. 7-9 kg are obtained from 1 m².

Resistance to disease and cold

Krautman has a strong immunity to most cabbage diseases. There is a susceptibility to mucous bacteriosis and keel.

The hybrid tolerates sharp and short temperature drops, but the plants cannot be planted during the period late spring frosts... Harvesting is carried out before the night temperature drops to + 7 ° C.

Specifications

Krautman is a small cabbage with a slightly spreading, raised rosette. Leaves are medium, green, with a dense waxy bloom and fine wrinkles, smooth along the edge, without waves.

The head of cabbage is dense, weighing from 1 to 4 kg. Due to the high sugar content (4.1% per 100 g), the taste of the leaves is sweet, moderately juicy.

For which regions is it suitable

Krautman is grown in all regions of Russia, except for:

• North Caucasian;
• Middle Volga;
• Nizhnevolzhsky.

The hybrid is suitable for Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Moldova. The climate with prolonged rains or severe drought is unsuitable for it.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of a hybrid include:

• heads of cabbage resistance to cracking and rot;
• tender foliage without veins and coarseness;
• good transportability;
• strong immunity;
• versatility of the crop;
• simultaneous ripening of heads of cabbage, which allows harvesting with machinery;
• resistance to short-term temperature drops;
• excellent marketability and good taste of vegetables.

Among the shortcomings are noted:

• exactingness to watering;
• sensitivity to shadows;
• susceptibility to mucous bacteriosis and keel.

Differences from other varieties and hybrids

The main feature of Krautman is strong immunity to such common diseases as fusarium and vascular bacteriosis. He is not afraid of most pests. Vegetables have a high tasting score - 4.5 points.

Features of planting and growing

Like any cabbage, the Krautman hybrid is grown in two ways: seed and seedling.

Preparing for landing

The area for cabbage should be fertile. A loamy soil with neutral acidity (pH 6.2-7.5) is best suited. In the fall, the earth is dug up to a depth of 30 cm and compost is applied (about 10 kg per 1 m²). Sprinkle with wood ash and level.

Seed preparation

The seeds from the manufacturer have already been treated with agents to improve germination and protect against diseases. If there are any doubts about the quality of the purchase, the seeds are cooled to + 2 ° C (for 24 hours) or soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Seedling preparation

Cabbage is sown in boxes or cups up to 200 ml at the beginning of April. The seeds are buried 1 cm and slightly sprinkled with earth. The distance between them should not be less than 3 cm. The soil is watered, the container is covered with a film and placed in a warm, well-lit place. As soon as the first shoots appear, the film is removed. When planting in boxes, seedlings dive after the appearance of 2 leaves.

Before planting in open ground, the plants are hardened by staying in the fresh air. They start with half an hour a day and end with a full daylight hours.

How to make a seedless plant

In the southern regions, a seedless growing method is used. The seeds are placed in the ground to a depth of 1 to 1.5 cm. The soil is crushed and watered with warm settled water. The beds are covered with foil or agrofibre until the first shoots appear. The shelter is removed daily for 10-15 minutes to ventilate the soil.

Ground requirements

The best soil for cabbage is a mixture in equal parts of garden soil with humus. This will allow for good adaptation of the seedlings. A ready-made mixture with mineral fertilizers is also suitable.

Important! It is better to prepare the soil in the fall, so that pathogenic bacteria and pest larvae are destroyed during the winter.

Predecessors

Cabbage is planted after legumes, nightshades, pumpkin and melons. Unsuitable predecessors - other cruciferous (radish, radish, mustard). The cabbage is returned to its original place no earlier than 4 years later.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

In warm climatic conditions, seeds are planted in open ground when the soil warms up to + 14 ° C, and the night temperature does not drop below + 16 ° C. In cold regions, seedlings are placed on the garden bed around mid-to-late May, after late spring frosts have ended.

Pour 3-5 g of urea into each prepared well. The seedlings are lowered into the hole, sprinkled with soil, tamped and watered. Then they are covered with agrofibre so that the plants do not suffer from sunburn. After a few days, the shelter is removed. After planting, the soil around each plant is sprinkled with wood ash to protect against cabbage fleas.

Planting density and depth

The seeds are buried by 1–1.5 cm, seedlings - up to the first leaves. Cabbage does not tolerate shade, so there should be at least 60 cm between plants, 70-80 cm between rows.

Growing features

The hybrid is unpretentious, but there are several features care for him:

1. Krautman loves water, but does not tolerate stagnant moisture. Therefore, watering is carried out after the soil has dried, but before it cracks.
2. The plant has good immunity, but the prevention of the appearance of diseases and pests cannot be neglected.
3. In dry, sultry weather, watering is increased, and cabbage is covered with straw so that young leaves do not suffer from the sun.

To get a good harvest of cabbage, it is enough to follow the basic agrotechnical techniques.

Watering mode

Water Krautman with regularly settled warm water, 1 bucket for every 1 m². Do this twice a week, increasing the amount of water during the formation and development of heads of cabbage. A month before harvesting, moisture is gradually reduced, and in 2-3 weeks it is removed altogether. This will extend the shelf life of the vegetables.

Loosening and hilling

Loosening of the soil is required to open up oxygen to the cabbage root system. The procedure protects plants from insect damage... The soil is loosened to a depth of 3-5 cm, removing weeds and debris. This is done before each watering and after precipitation.

Hilling must be carried out twice a season. The first time - after the formation of several large leaves in order to further develop lateral roots, and the second - after ovary appearanceto strengthen the leg. Additional hilling is done every time the stump is exposed.

Top dressing

Cabbage requires a lot of nutrients, so top dressing must be carried out. The first is carried out 2 weeks after planting plants in open ground.... Use a solution of mullein (1: 8) or bird droppings (1:12). Each seedling takes 0.5 liters.

After 3 weeks, the procedure is repeated, increasing the amount of solution for each plant to 1 liter. 5 weeks after planting in open ground, 30 g of superphosphate (for every 10 l) is poured into the solution. Now 1-1.5 liters are poured under the seedling. The procedure is repeated after another 20 days.

Measures to increase the yield

Healthy, strong seedlings will give a good harvest, so you must not forget about hardening the shoots before planting in the ground.

During the last watering it is recommended feed with drugs to increase productivity: "Zdravenem", "Bud", "Effekton". They stimulate the growth of heads of cabbage, concentrate in them the maximum amount of vitamins and mineral salts.

Disease and pest control

Pests threatening Krautman cabbage:

• cabbage fly;
• cruciferous flea;
• cabbage whites.

Planting dill, marigolds, leeks and cultivating the soil during planting with wood ash will help to protect the plants from them.

Of diseasesthat can harm this cabbage are dangerous:

1. Mucous bacteriosis. In order to prevent its appearance, crop rotation is observed, plants are treated from pests. The seedlings are sprayed with Planriz (0.3 l / ha).
2. Blackleg. Before planting, the sprouts are carefully examined, the infected are destroyed. Twice per season, the soil is treated with a solution of Bordeaux mixture (1%) and copper sulfate (5 g per 10 l of water).
3. Keela. The affected leaves are removed, and the soil is sprinkled with lime.

Processing of seedlings after its adaptation with "Immunocytophyte" is welcomed. 1 tablet is crushed and stirred in 2 liters of cold water. The resulting solution is sprayed with seedlings.

Growing difficulties

The harvest is under threat due to such circumstances:

• the seedlings were waterlogged, and a black leg developed;
• watering was insufficient, and the leaves ripened rough, with bitterness;
• violated the rules for the prevention of diseases and pests.

Harvesting and storage

The crop is harvested in dry, sunny weather using agricultural machinery or by hand. Do this on 120-140 days after planting plants in open ground.

Storage features and keeping quality of the Krautman hybrid

In a room with a temperature of + 1 ... + 2 ° C and high humidity (90–95%), cabbage is stored until the end of March without losing its taste. Good ventilation and lack of bright lighting are important.

Advice and feedback from experienced gardeners

The gardeners' comments on the Krautman F1 white cabbage hybrid are positive. They note the good taste of the vegetables and the ease of growing.

Larisa Zhukova, Cherepovets: “I read the description of the Krautman cabbage variety and decided to plant it, but then refused it, as the crop suffers from keel. Although the vegetables taste excellent, they are suitable for cooking and for sourdough. It's easy to take care of the plant. "

Oleg Smirnov, Kiev: “The heads of cabbage in the hybrid are dense, do not crack even after prolonged storage. I have cabbage until mid-April. During the period of prolonged rains, I cover the soil with straw, changing it every day. This helps to avoid stagnation of water at the roots. "

Conclusion

Thanks to its good commercial qualities, high yield and pleasant taste of the heads of cabbage, Krautman F1 cabbage hybrid is popular among summer residents and farmers. Observing the basic rules of cultivation and regularly taking measures to combat diseases and pests, it is possible to get a rich harvest, which lasts until next spring.