Late cabbage variety Sugarloaf

White cabbage is one of the most popular garden vegetables. Gardeners prefer disease-resistant and unpretentious varieties. Late-ripening cabbage Sugarloaf possesses such properties. It also has excellent taste and is suitable for winter preparations, matures in the harsh conditions of Western Siberia and is stored for a long time.

Description of the cabbage variety Sugarloaf

White cabbage Sugarloaf is a late-ripening variety bred in 2008 by specialists from the Moscow company "Sedek"... The region recommended for cultivation is Western Siberia. However, the Sugar Loaf was appreciated not only by Siberians. Soon it began to be purchased by agricultural companies and farms located far beyond the borders of Russia.

Chemical composition and useful properties

Cabbage is a healthy and low-calorie vegetable.

100 g of the product contains:

• 1.8 g of proteins;
• 0.1 g fat;
• 4.7 g carbohydrates;
• 27 kcal

Sugarloaf has a high sugar content - up to 6.9 g, while in others varieties its amount in 100 g of a vegetable is up to 4.6 g.

Due to the rich composition of vitamins, macro- and microelements, cabbage has important beneficial properties:

1. High content of vitamin C - 45 mg. It lasts until spring, strengthens the immune system.
2. Antioxidants A (3 μg) and E (0.1 mg) prevent premature aging.
3. Rare vitamin U prevents the formation of stomach ulcers. The constant use of fresh cabbage heals the digestive tract.
4. Vitamin B7 (biotin) improves the condition of the skin and hair.
5. Potassium (300 mg) normalizes heart function and activates metabolism.
6. Calcium (48 mg) strengthens bones, while phosphorus (31 mg) is responsible for healthy teeth and joints.

Cabbage also contains vitamins K and group B, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium and sodium.

Application features

The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, fermentation and salting. Cabbage retains its taste during heat treatment. During the cooking process, it does not lose its density, while it becomes soft and tender. Sugar Loaf is often used to make vitamin salads and snacks.

Reference. Due to its high commercial quality and presentable appearance, the variety is popular with farmers. It is well suited for sale.

Ripening period and yield

Sugarloaf is a late-ripening variety with a ripening period of 140-150 days. Cabbage has a high yield - 6 kg per 1 sq. m.

Disease resistance

The value of the variety lies in its:

• resistance to bacteriosis, fusarium, carina;
• stable yield;
• long-term storage (almost until May).

Cold resistance

The variety was specially bred for cultivation in the harsh climate of Siberia, therefore it is characterized by increased frost resistance. Seedlings tolerate short-term frosts down to -3… -5 ° C. Ripe vegetables are best harvested after the first frosty days, then the taste of cabbage will become more intense. The main thing is not to overdo it and pick up the crop from the field before the onset of cold weather at -10 ° C.

Characteristics of Sweet Cabbage Sugarloaf

The plant has a powerful spreading rosette of leaves up to 80 cm in diameter. For this reason, the Sugarloaf is not suitable for growing in greenhouses. The cabbage reaches a height of 40 cm. The variety has large, rounded leaves with a slightly wavy edge and a waxy coating of light green leaves. The head of cabbage is even, dense, weighing 3-3.5 kg, white in section. It has a short outer stump, and the inner one is medium in size. The vegetable tastes juicy and sweet, it has 1.5 times more sugar than other late-ripening cabbage varieties.

In the photo - Sugarloaf cabbage.

For which regions is it suitable

Sugarloaf was bred for cultivation in Western Siberia. But, according to vegetable growers, cabbage has taken root well in the middle lane. The climate is changing, and in the Moscow region in May there are frosts on the ground. Therefore, more and more often, owners of personal plots began to pay attention to Siberian cold-resistant varieties.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Sugarloaf variety

Sugar Loaf has important benefits:

• high sugar levels;
• lack of hard veins;
• high content of vitamins and microelements;
• long storage period without loss of taste;
• resistance to prolonged drought;
• good seed germination;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• transportability without loss of presentation.

There are not so many disadvantages of the variety:

• the need to change the sowing area every year;
• cabbage loves indirect sunlight (shaded areas are not suitable for planting).

Difference from other varieties and hybrids

The sugar loaf is characterized by undemanding care and long storage with a relatively high yield. Hybrids Sugar Queen F1 and Sugar F1 appeared on the market. The first ripens earlier - after 120 days, the second matures well in dry weather. But neither one nor the other can reach the Sugarloaf in terms of taste.

Features of planting and growing

Late-ripening white cabbage varieties in Western Siberia are grown by seedlings. In the southern regions, it is allowed to sow seeds directly into open ground.

Preparatory work

They begin to prepare for planting in early April. Sowing soil is sold in the store, but it is easy to prepare it yourself. For home growing seedlings, the following ratios are used:

• 70% peat, 25% turf, 5% sand;
• 50% turf, 45% humus, 5% sand.

Before sowing, the soil is fertilized with urea or potash fertilizers.

Seed preparation

On the eve of planting, the seeds are placed in a potassium permanganate solution for 12 hours, then washed with water and dried.

Important! It is better to plant seeds in peat pots. They will help to avoid damage to the root system of the plant when transferred to open ground.

Planting depth - 0.5 cm. In order for the plants to give good shoots, the container is placed in a draft-free room with a temperature of + 21 ... + 25 ° C.

Seedling preparation

If the sowing was carried out in a common container, 2 weeks after the emergence of seedlings, it is necessary to pick the seedlings and transfer the strong plants to separate cups. Before planting in open ground, the seedlings are hardened. To do this, she is periodically taken out into the street, gradually increasing the duration of the procedure to several hours. In late May - early June, seedlings are planted in the garden. Wood ash is suitable as fertilizer.

Important! Before planting, a small amount of superphosphate is placed in the hole so that the plant takes root faster.

How to make a seedless plant

Seed material can be immediately placed in open ground, but covered with foil. Sowing is carried out after April 20, so that the earth warms up to + 10 ° C. The holes are made according to the 3x5 cm scheme. This distance allows you to get a sufficient number of strong shoots at an optimal distance from each other.

Ground requirements

Slightly acidic or neutral soil is suitable for growing cabbage. Sugarloaf is not demanding on the soil, but does not tolerate sandy or swampy areas. In the fall, the earth is dug up, and in the spring, organic fertilizers are applied. The area allocated for planting cabbage is fertilized with wood ash.

Predecessors

For planting the Sugar Loaf, a part of the garden is suitable, where potatoes, legumes, cucumbers, tomatoes, beets or onions grew last season.

Important! Cabbage is not planted in the same place for 2 years in a row or after other cruciferous plants, as the soil is severely depleted and next year the harvest will be poor.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Seedlings are planted in open ground in late May - early June, when the ground warms up to + 15 ... + 17 ° C. The soil is dug up, loosened and holes are made according to the 60x60 cm scheme, since wide and spreading sockets are formed at the Sugarloaf.

Planting density and depth

Seedlings are buried in the ground up to the first lower leaf. This is done carefully so as not to fill up the apical kidney.

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The nuances of care

The variety is picky about lighting. If there is not enough light, the heads of cabbage will grow small and not so sweet in taste.

Watering mode

Plants are watered 1-2 times every 3 weeks. During the setting of heads of cabbage, the soil is moistened more often, pouring no more than 2 liters of water under the bush. If the summer is rainy, watering is reduced or stopped. They stop watering cabbage a month before harvest to prevent the heads from cracking.

Loosening and hilling

After 10-12 leaves are formed on the seedlings, hilling is carried out. This procedure helps to form and strengthen lateral roots. Then the earth is periodically loosened so that the root system breathes. At the same time, weeds are removed from the garden bed. Loosening is especially important after rain or heavy watering when the soil is crusty. Hoeing must be done carefully so as not to damage the roots in the upper soil layer.

Top dressing and other measures to increase the yield

During growth, seedlings are fed with an aqueous solution of manure. Fertilizers are applied 2-3 times per season. All that is required for a high yield of cabbage is the correct crop rotation, careful preparation of the soil and seeds before planting, fertilization and top dressing. You can increase the yield due to the number of heads of the presentation. On average, they are 93% due to the tendency of the variety to crack. Moderate watering and fertilization will help to avoid this.

Disease and pest control

The Sugarloaf variety is resistant to diseases and pests, but improper care can provoke the development of such diseases:

1. Bacteriosis. Yellowing of the outer leaves is observed, after which they darken and fall off. To prevent the disease, high-quality seeds are used and crop rotation is observed.
2. Powdery mildew is false. Leaves are covered with white bloom. For prophylaxis, the seeds are kept in warm water for 25 minutes before sowing, the plants are fed with ammonium nitrate (ammonium nitrate). When infected, the planting is sprayed with copper sulfate.
3. Cabbage butterfly. The affected leaves turn pale, as a result, the plant completely dies. Sowing dill or parsley near cabbage beds reduces the risk of the disease.
4. Fusarium. Yellow spots appear on the leaves. For prevention, cabbage is treated with copper sulfate. Infected specimens are immediately removed from the garden.
5. Keela. The root system is affected by pathogenic fungi.As a result, the growth of the culture slows down or stops, sometimes the plant dies. To prevent the disease, liming of the soil is carried out, crop rotation is observed, the seed is treated with potassium permanganate. Infected plants are removed from the field and destroyed.

The most dangerous pests for the Sugarloaf variety:

1. Aphid. It settles on the back of the leaves.
2. Cruciferous bugs. They stick to the entire surface of the plant and feed on its juices.
3. Thrips. Not visible to the naked eye. When infected, the plant turns pale and dies.

To protect the crop from diseases and get rid of insects, special chemicals are used. With fusarium will help "Agat-25" or "Immunocytofit", for the prevention of bacteriosis, experienced gardeners recommend "Fitolavin-300".

Important! To reduce the risk of disease and pest damage to cabbage, it is necessary to observe crop rotation and remove weeds from the garden in time.

Growing difficulties

After planting seedlings in the ground, you must constantly monitor the moisture content of the earth. The main thing in watering is moderation. It is especially important when heads of cabbage begin to form. If the cabbage is poured too much, the number of cracked heads will increase.

The variety has a high demand for light; it does not like shaded areas. But when exposed to direct sunlight and elevated air temperatures, cabbage slows down growth and begins to tie forks late. This leads to a drop in yield.

Harvesting and storage

In cold regions, the crop is harvested in late September - early October, in southern regions - until the end of November.

How and when to collect

A sugarloaf will become sweeter if left in the garden before the first frost. Cutting cabbage earlier will taste bitter. This will pass after the heads lie down for a month. Harvested in dry weather. The heads of cabbage are cut with a sharp knife, leaving the stump about 4 cm.

Storage features and keeping quality of the variety

After harvesting, the upper leaves are removed from the heads of cabbage and the heads are dried. With excess moisture, vegetables begin to rot. For long-term storage, dense heads without cracking are suitable.

Sugar loaf is placed on wooden shelves in a checkerboard pattern. The storage room must be dry, shaded, and ventilated. Cabbage stays fresh for a long time at temperatures from -1 to + 4 ° C and humidity 80-95%.

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Advice and feedback from experienced gardeners

Vegetable growers confirm the advantages of growing Sugarloaf cabbage and point out minor disadvantages of the variety.

Anastasia, Rostov: “We don't have much rain in summer, so I was looking for a drought-resistant cabbage variety. The seller recommended Sugar Loaf. My hopes were fully justified. I watered it once every 7-8 days, and that was enough. The heads of cabbage have grown round and dense. Harvested immediately after frost. The cabbage lay until the end of spring. I am very pleased with the variety and recommend it to everyone! "

Olesya, Tomsk: “For our climatic conditions, it is difficult to find a variety of cabbage that will be tasty, ripen late and store for a long time at the same time. Sugarloaf meets all the qualities. And she is also unpretentious in care. There are some cracked heads of cabbage, but they are good for pickling. "

Conclusion

White cabbage Sugarloaf is a late-ripening variety, the harvest is harvested after the first frost. The culture is undemanding to care, has a persistent immunity to diseases. The vegetable has high taste, rich chemical composition. The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, pickling and pickling. The harvest is stored for a long time.