Features of planting and growing a hybrid of Rinda cabbage f1

Getting a great harvest is the dream of every gardener. Successful cultivation starts any crop with the right variety. The Rinda F1 green cabbage hybrid is deservedly loved by farmers and summer residents. Let's consider what is the secret of its popularity and dwell on its characteristics and cultivation features.

Description of the cabbage variety Rinda F1

Rinda white cabbage is a productive, high-yielding medium-ripening hybrid. Recommended for open field cultivation in both seedling and non-seedling methods. Popular due to its reliability even in difficult climatic conditions, attractive appearance, good structure of the head of cabbage, invariably high taste.

The period of development from planting seeds to maturity is 110-120 days, from planting seedlings - 75-85 days.

The variety is characterized by round, dense heads of cabbage of light green color, yellow-white on the cut, weighing from 3 to 8 kg.

Sweet taste, high nutritional value.

Origin and development

The variety of mid-season cabbage, on the basis of which the Rinda F1 hybrid was obtained, was bred by breeders of Seminis Vegetable Seeds, which later became part of the Dutch concern Monsanto Company.

Breeding history

The originator of the Rinda F1 hybrid, created on the varietal material of the Seminis company, is the Russian breeder V.I.Bolgov. The hybrid passed variety trials and was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia in 1993. Initially, it was zoned for the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions of the Russian Federation. Has a varietal quality certificate.

Chemical composition and useful properties

White cabbage Rinda F1 has a high carbohydrate content (up to 3.66%).

100 g of the product contains vitamins:

• beta-carotene (provitamin A) - 16-66 mcg;
• B1 - 0.028-0.079 mg;
• B2 - 0.025-0.059 mg;
• B5 - 0.21 mg;
• B6 - 0.101-0.212 mg;
• B9 - 42-125 mcg;
• K - 75-76 mcg;

Minerals:

• potassium - 175-320 mg;
• calcium - 42.5-57 mg;
• iron - 0.2-0.6 mg;
• silicon - 53 mg;
• magnesium - 16.0 mg;
• sodium - 4.4-13 mg;
• sulfur - 77 mg;
• phosphorus - 23.3-40.7 mg;
• chlorine - 37 mg.

Trace elements:

• aluminum - 570 mcg;
• boron - 200 mcg;
• manganese - 110-360 mcg;
• copper - 35-80 mcg;
• molybdenum - 10 mcg;
• iodine - 3-15 mcg;
• cobalt - 3 mcg;
• selenium - 0.767 mcg;
• fluorine - 10 μg;
• chromium - 5 mcg.

Contains phytosterols (11 mg) - steroid substances that can reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the human body.

Due to its rich composition, the presence of enzymes and antioxidants, the product has a positive effect on the cardiovascular and endocrine systems.Normalizes digestion, promotes proper bowel function. It has anti-inflammatory properties. Reduces the concentration of cholesterol and improves its excretion from the body.

Reference! Regular consumption of cabbage reduces the risk of developing malignant neoplasms.

Application features

Excellent taste, dense structure of the head, short inner stalk - these are the qualities that give the Rinda hybrid a high market value.

Cabbage is recommended for fresh consumption and fermentation, suitable for stewing and cooking hot dishes.

In terms of keeping quality, Rinda is inferior to many varieties, its shelf life is about 4 months.

Ripening period

The Rinda hybrid belongs to mid-season varieties. Its growing season is 120 days. From sowing seeds to seedlings, it takes about 6-10 days, the growth time of seedlings is 35-45 days. After transferring the seedlings to open ground, the plant reaches technical ripeness in 80 days.

In central Russia, Rinda cabbage, planted with seedlings in mid-May, ripens in the second half of August.

Important! The use of the seedling method lengthens the ripening period, since after transplanting the plant slows down for some time in development, restoring the damaged root system and adapting to new conditions. The delay period is up to 10 days.

Yield

The Rinda variety is characterized by high yields. On average, gardeners get 9 kg of product from 1 m². With proper and high-quality agricultural technology - up to 14 kg / m2.

Heads of cabbage ripen at the same time, which makes harvesting easier. Cabbage tolerates transportation well.

Disease resistance

The hybrid is resistant to fungal diseases and browning of the leaf edge. With an incorrect watering scheme, it is affected by a black leg, powdery mildew and keel.

From insect pests, cabbage is threatened by aphids, cruciferous fleas, leaf beetles.

Characteristics, description of appearance, taste

Rinda is a medium-sized plant, cabbage forks are powerful, the rosette of leaves is compact, half-raised. The stem is erect, the lower leaves have petioles, the upper ones are sessile.

Heads of cabbage are uniform, weighing 3-4 kg, regular shape, dense, juicy. On the cut, yellow-white, short stump. The internal structure is clear. The integumentary leaves are thin, light green.

The taste is sweet, without bitterness.

For which regions it is best suited and what is the exacting climate

Initially, the variety was zoned for the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions. Now it is widely grown in the North-West, West Siberian and East Siberian regions.

The hybrid is cold-resistant, the seedlings can withstand frosts down to -5 ° C. However, this variety of cabbage does not tolerate both dry periods and waterlogging and does not like increased soil acidity.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the Rinda F1 cabbage hybrid

Advantages of the Rinda variety:

• consistently high yield;
• cold resistance;
• disease resistance;
• density, juiciness, uniformity of heads of cabbage;
• does not crack, tolerates transportation well;
• attractive appearance;
• excellent taste;
• suitability for fresh consumption and for fermentation.

Disadvantages:

• exactingness to the soil;
• does not tolerate drought and waterlogging;
• relatively short shelf life.

What is the difference from other varieties and hybrids of cabbage

The hybrid is superior to many varieties in the following indicators:

• relatively short growing season;
• yield;
• high commercial qualities;
• convenience of mechanical processing;
• versatility of use.

It is inferior in keeping quality, drought resistance.

Important! In the next generation, F1 hybrids do not retain a significant part of varietal properties; therefore, it is impractical to use Rindu for pasture and collection of seeds.

Features of planting and growing

The peculiarities of cultivation of the variety are associated with its main properties: growth strength, cold resistance, exactingness to soil and agricultural technology.

Preparing for landing

Rinda cabbage can be planted in two main ways: seedling and seedless, with seeds directly into the ground. In both cases, it is necessary to prepare planting material.

Seed preparation

There are unprocessed seeds on sale - in which case they are cheaper - or inlaid.

Reference. Seed incrustation is a special technological treatment from the manufacturer. Such seed does not need additional preparation.

Untreated seeds are prepared using the following procedures:

1. Selection and calibration. The seed is inspected, split or crushed specimens are discarded. Then the seeds are poured with a solution of sodium chloride (0.5 tsp per 100 ml of water). Those that have sunk to the bottom after 5 minutes are suitable for planting. The selected material is washed and dried.
2. Disinfection. Etching in 1% (10 g of substance per 1 l of water) in a warm solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes.
3. Germination test. Part of the seeds is placed on a damp cloth in a warm place (with a temperature of + 20… + 25 ° C). In this mode, not allowing the napkin to dry out, they are kept for 3 to 6 days. If 90% of the seeds have sprouted, germination is good, if less than 50% is poor, it is better to replace the seed.
4. Soak. Immediately before sowing, they are soaked in water at room temperature so that the liquid slightly covers the seeds, and placed in a warm place for 8-12 hours, changing the water every 4 hours. It is good to use melt water for these purposes.
5. Hardening. For this, the seeds are moistened and kept at room temperature for 12 hours, then in the refrigerator at + 3 ... + 5 ° C. The cycle lasts 3-5 days.

Seedling preparation

Seeds for seedlings are planted 45-50 days before the climatic conditions will allow the plants to be transferred to the beds.

To fill the seedling boxes, use neutral or slightly acidic (pH 6.5-7.5) soil. Seeds are planted to a depth of 1 cm, the soil is moderately moistened. For growing cabbage seedlings, choose a well-lit and ventilated place.

When 1-2 true leaves appear on the shoots, the seedlings dive.

How to make a seedless plant

The cold resistance of the variety allows you to sow seeds directly into open ground. In this case, the development of plants is faster, they are less sensitive to lack of moisture.

The beds are prepared in the same way as for planting seedlings, and follow the same planting pattern. 2-3 seeds are embedded in each hole to a depth of 1-2 cm. The earth is moistened and covered with a film. From time to time, planting is aired, watered regularly.

After 2 true leaves appear on the plants, the excess shoots are removed, leaving the strongest ones.

Ground requirements

Cabbage prefers fertile, loose loamy soils with a high organic content. PH - neutral or slightly acidic, ranging from 6.5 to 7.5. Experienced gardeners prepare the beds in the fall: they dig up to improve the structure of the soil, add rotted manure, humus or peat, correct the acidity with dolomite flour or lime. It is also allowed to add ash, if necessary - mineral fertilizers.

Predecessors

Best predecessors for Rinda:

• potatoes;
• beans;
• cucumbers;
• carrot;
• onion;
• beet;
• peas.

Cannot be planted after any cruciferous plants.

Attention! It is permissible to plant cabbage in the same place no earlier than after 3 years.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Seedlings can withstand frosts down to -5 ° C, but the optimum temperature for their growth is + 15 ... + 17 ° C. In central Russia, cabbage is planted in mid-May; for other regions, the timing is adjusted depending on climatic conditions.

The Rinda variety is preferably planted in a 60 cm by 40 cm pattern.

Important! For the proper development of plants, the beds are located in sunny areas.

Planting density and depth

Planting density according to the originator is from 35 to 45 thousand plants per hectare.

It is advisable to prepare the holes of greater depth than the size of the root system of the seedlings. Add humus or compost and dolomite flour, it is easy to squeeze the soil around the stem, creating a depression.

Growing features

Rinda is a powerful and fast growing hybrid that effectively grows green mass. He needs regular watering, loosening, timely hilling and additional feeding.

Watering mode

For Rinda F1, drip irrigation is the best option. Otherwise, watered 2-3 times a week with warm, settled water.

Loosening and hilling

It is advisable to loosen the soil after each watering, carefully so as not to damage the plant roots. Hilling is carried out for the first time 2 weeks after planting on the beds, then every 2 weeks. Continue until the leaves close.

Top dressing

During the growing season, additional feeding is needed: 3-4 weeks after planting in the ground - with nitrogen fertilizers, and when the heads of cabbage begin to form - with the addition of microelements.

Measures to increase the yield

The hybrid is extremely responsive to grooming. Adhering to general recommendations, even a novice gardener will get an excellent harvest. Additional and laborious measures are not required for this variety.

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Disease and pest control

Rinda is resistant to major cruciferous diseases. Subject to crop rotation principles and agrotechnics, additional chemical treatments will not be required.

With insufficient care, cabbage is affected by the following diseases.

Blackleg

Fungal disease, occurs mainly on seedlings or young specimens. The stem in the lower part turns black, then the plant lays down and dies. Control measures: spraying with Bordeaux liquid solution, Previkur Energy or Fitosporin-M preparations.

Peronosporosis, or downy mildew

The main reason for the occurrence is insufficient ventilation (in film greenhouses), thickening of the plantings. Yellow spots appear on the leaves, white bloom on the underside of the leaf. Spraying with solutions of the preparations "Ridomil Gold", "Topaz", "Impact", "Skor", "Vectra" helps.

Keela

Forms growths on the roots, inhibits the plant. The reason is acidified soil.

Help:

• antifungal drugs - "Previkur", "Glyocladin", "Trichodermin", "Alirin", "Topaz";
• deoxidation of the soil with lime, dolomite flour;
• high hilling - stimulates the formation of new roots.

Planting should not be thickened - this is an important condition for plant health.

Harvesting and storage

Rinda is characterized by amicable ripening of cabbage heads, which allows harvesting at the same time. It is convenient for both transportation and processing.

The collection is done manually or by mechanized means.

How and when to collect

The readiness of the heads of cabbage for cutting is checked in the second half of August. Collection time comes when the heads become firm, firm to the touch. You should not rush to harvest too much: the heads of the Rinda variety are resistant to cracking and stand well on the stems. They are tolerant to transportation even when fully matured.

It is better to collect in dry, cool weather. The heads of cabbage are cut with a knife, leaving the lower leaves and part of the stem 3-4 cm long.

Storage features and keeping quality of the hybrid

According to the originator, it is advisable to keep fresh cabbage no longer than 4 months. There are mentions that, subject to storage conditions, the keeping quality of heads of cabbage can reach 6 months without a noticeable drop in quality.

The storage temperature of cabbage is not higher than + 5 ... + 6 ° С, optimally - from -1 to 2 ° С.

It is better to lay the heads of cabbage on a wooden flooring, placing the cabbage stumps up, or on straw.

At home, it is allowed to be stored in the refrigerator, on the lower shelves, wrapped in parchment paper.

What can be the difficulties in growing

When trying to grow in shady or damp areas, Rinda F1 does not reveal its yield potential. The variety is sensitive to soil acidity.

Attention! On acidified soils, plants are suppressed, heads of cabbage are poorly formed.

Hybrid reviews

Experienced gardeners respond positively to the Rinda cabbage variety, noting its high taste and unpretentiousness.

Lyubov Mikhailovna, Moscow region: “I have been growing cabbage for a long time, but Rindu has planted for the first time this year. This variety pleased me. Seedlings are well accepted. Seedlings are strong, gaining strength quickly. The heads of cabbage are very dense and sweet. They ate both fresh and pickled - tasty. I am satisfied, I will plant again. "

Svetlana, Kazan: “We have this proven variety, all the neighbors grow it. Trouble-free cabbage, does not get sick, the plants are strong, strong. And fast, in August I already start shooting. The heads are not the largest, but firm and sweet, without bitterness. "

Conclusion

The Rinda F1 hybrid has many advantages: high-yielding, disease-resistant, heads of cabbage have a dense structure and excellent taste. Subject to the simple rules of agricultural technology, the variety will surely please both the farmer and the summer resident.