Medium late variety of cabbage Gift

Cabbage is considered one of the most unpretentious vegetables. It is resistant to cold weather and rich in vitamins, for which almost every summer resident plants it in his garden. The variety of varieties allows you to make a choice. The gift was created just for the mass sale. In a short time, this variety was able to win hearts with its excellent taste and appearance.

Description of cabbage variety Gift

This medium late variety of cabbage has excellent taste and marketability., and also stands out for its resistance to pests, diseases and temperature changes.

Origin and development

The variety was bred by scientists from the All-Russian Research Institute of Breeding and Seed Production of Vegetable Crops in the Moscow Region... Previously, the name also used numbers to indicate the variety, but in reality there was no difference between them.

Chemical composition and useful properties

Vegetable has the following composition per 100 g:

• 4.7-6.2 g - sugary substances;
• 26-41 mg - ascorbic acid.

The calorie content of this variety is only 27 kcalwhich makes it an irreplaceable product in wellness diets.

Important! Sauerkraut contains 19 kcal per 100 g and is recommended as a must-have in the diet for problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Dietary fiber improves digestion.

Cabbage is rich in vitamins, as well as macro- and microelements (per 100 g):

• C - 45 mg (50%);
• B9 22 μg (6%);
• potassium - 300 mg (12%);
• calcium - 45 mg (5%);
• magnesium - 16 mg (4%);
• cobalt - 3 μg (30%).

The product is very important for baby food... Cabbage is one of the first vegetables to be added to complementary foods.

Application features

Cabbage is used in the preparation of hot dishes, salads, baked goods and preparations. Vitamins are preserved during fermentation or salting, so heads of cabbage are used for harvesting for the winter.

Ripening period

The gift applies to mid-late varieties: 100-115 days pass from emergence to ripening... The rest of the cabbage ripens within a month.

Recommended for fermentation leave the cabbage to ripen at a temperature from +5 to –2 ° C and collect with the first frost.

Yield

Subject to agricultural technology from 1 sq. m collect up to 9 kg... Under normal conditions, the average weight of a head of cabbage is 3-4 kg.

Cabbage has a very high ripening percentage, therefore, approximately 99% of the total volume is ultimately considered marketable.

Disease resistance

The gift shows resistance to major diseases, but problems can arise with improper fit and care. The most dangerous:

• keela - because of it, swelling appears on the roots, the growth of the plant is delayed, the foliage turns yellow, if the cabbage is damaged, it must be destroyed;
• peronosporosis - darkening appears on the outside of the leaves or plaque;
• fusarium - the leaves wither and fall off, so they get rid of infected plants.

Cold resistance

Cabbage is a cold-resistant crop, and this variety is especially... is he withstands short-term frosts down to –4 ° C.

Description of appearance and taste

Cabbage heads are distinguished by a rosette, which reaches a diameter of 100 cm.The leaves are smooth, spreading, slightly wrinkled along the edge.

Heads of cabbage are usually round, but may be flat-rounded. The stumps are of medium length, the forks are dense and juicy. The leaves are gray-green in color, but the head of cabbage is slightly yellowish when cut.

The taste is sweet, so the variety is suitable for pickling.

Which regions is best suited for

Due to its cold resistance, this variety is suitable for growing in any region. In the northern regions of Siberia or the Urals, seeds are planted under plastic bottles or film, and, ideally, seedlings are used.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Gift variety

Cabbage has many benefits, including:

• most seeds germinate after planting;
• in any climatic conditions gives a stable harvest;
• long shelf life;
• great taste;
• attractive appearance for sale;
• preservation of properties during transportation;
• ideal variety for fermentation;
• resistance to cold and disease.

Of the shortcomings, they note:

• dependence on moisture - heads of cabbage die with a short drying out of the soil;
• susceptibility to pests - cabbage is often damaged in improperly prepared soil.

Difference from other varieties and hybrids

The main difference from other varieties is frost resistance and resistance to cracking... Also note the long shelf life.

Features of planting and growing

It is important to properly prepare the seeds for planting., and also make sure that the soil is enriched with the necessary elements and not depleted by predecessors.

Preparing for landing

Cabbage variety Gift can be planted with seeds directly into the ground, and prepare seedlings.

Seed preparation

Fresh seeds must be sorted and calibrated before planting: ideal for sowing have a diameter of 2 mm. After that, they are soaked in a saline solution (30-50 g of salt per 1 liter of water) to weed out empty seeds. The solution is constantly stirred and any seeds that float are removed. Suitable planting material is washed abundantly with cool water.

To test germination, you need Put 50-100 dried seeds on a dry part of the cloth, wet the other part and cover the seeds. In this form, they are removed to a place with a temperature of + 15 ... + 20 ° C and after 3 days they are checked: if more than 90% have sprouted, this batch is considered suitable for growing.

To disinfect the planting material and protect against the development of fungal diseases, before disembarking, you must:

1. Crush 3 cloves of garlic, pour 50 g of boiling water.
2. Wait for the infusion to cool to + 50 ° C, dip the seeds in the infusion for 1 hour.
3. Dry the seeds on a cloth or paper.

Seedling preparation

If there is an opportunity to prepare seedlings, it is better to choose this method., as the harvest will be better, and ripening will occur earlier.

The prepared seeds are planted and grown for 1-1.5 months, after which move into the ground... By this time, the temperature should be + 8… + 15 ° C, night frosts are not allowed.

It is recommended to plant seedlings in cloudy weather or in the evening.... Each well is poured with 0.5 liters of settled water.

How to make a seedless plant

For seedless planting, it is important to choose the right place and quality soil.... Until the seeds give their first shoots, they need to be covered. Plastic bottles are ideal for this.

Ground requirements

The earth is loosened, after which place the seeds in the furrows.

Important! If the land is not sufficiently cultivated, planting must be done in the holes, which are done by digging and loosening the soil.

Choose a well-lit location away from shade... Soil with low or neutral acidity, loosened before planting, fertilized in autumn and spring is suitable.

Predecessors

The best predecessors for cabbage are considered:

• potatoes;
• tomatoes;
• cucumbers;
• legumes.

It is not advised to land after cruciferous, as the cabbage becomes vulnerable to the keel.

Important! The gift is not planted in one place more often than 1 time in 3-4 years.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

In central Russia, you can plant seeds from the end of April, adhering to the 5 × 5 cm scheme.The optimal depth is 1-1.5 cm.

Seedlings are planted on day 45, the optimal distance is 60 × 60 cm, since the heads of cabbage need a place to grow. 2 weeks before planting, the seedlings begin to harden, gradually increasing their exposure to the fresh air.

Growing features

For cabbage of the Podarok variety, the composition of the soil is important: You can use a mixture of turf soil, universal soil and coarse sand. Wood ash is also added to prevent pests.

It is important for seeds to ensure a regular supply of airso the bottles they are covered with are lifted daily. They also monitor the moisture content of the soil: if it is dry, it is sprayed from a spray bottle. The protective cap is removed when the first 3 leaves appear at the seedlings; this usually happens one month after planting.

Watering mode

Cabbage is a moisture-loving crop, therefore water it as needed so that the soil is always moist to a depth of about 70 cm... 3-4 liters of settled water at room temperature are added under the root.

Loosening and hilling

During the growth period, it is important to timely loosen the land around and make sure that no weeds grow that can ruin the plant.

Top dressing

At the beginning of the growing season, nitrogen fertilizers are applied to the soil; during the period of active growth, the plant needs phosphorus. Top dressing is done after watering or rain.

The procedure is carried out three times:

• 2 weeks after disembarkation - urea solution;
• after 5 weeks - potassium and phosphates;
• after 8 weeks - in case of depletion of the soil, potassium and superphosphate.

Disease and pest control

Among the most popular diseases are:

• kilu - they destroy diseased plants, water the soil with Bordeaux liquid;
• peronosporosis - the soil and the plant are treated with wood ash or a solution of "Fitosporin" is used;
• the caterpillar of the cabbage whites - the leaves are irrigated with ash infusion or Intavir solution;
• cabbage flea - heads of cabbage are treated with infusion of garlic, in severe cases, chemicals are used ("Anabazin").

The plant is susceptible to pest attacks, especially at an early stage of development: Cruciferous fleas can quickly destroy delicate foliage. To combat them, dusting with dust is used, for which tobacco and wood ash are mixed 1: 1.

To combat other pests there are also several ways:

• when a cabbage fly attacks, the plant is destroyed, because it eats it at the roots, for prevention, ash or red pepper is added to the soil during loosening;
• sprinkle the soil with lime or eggshells to protect against snails and slugs;
• the caterpillars of the cabbage butterfly eat the leaves; treatment with chemicals will help to avoid this;
• the caterpillars of the white butterfly gnaw small holes in the leaves, pests are collected by hand.

Growing difficulties

To avoid problems, adhere to the following recommendations:

• in one place, cabbage is planted no more than 1 time in 3 years, the predecessors are taken into account;
• favorable neighbors - onions and garlic, which scare away pests with a smell;
• the land must be cultivated and fertilized;
• when signs of disease appear, disinfecting solutions are used;
• the affected plants are promptly removed.

Harvesting and storage

A ripe head of cabbage is cut about 125 days after the first shootsthis usually happens in mid-October. The head of cabbage becomes hard and dense.

If salting or pickling is planned, you can wait for the first frost - the cabbage will be sweeter. The heads of cabbage are pulled out together with the root, after which the stump is cut off, leaving 4 cm.

Storage features and keeping quality of the Gift variety

Dense heads of cabbage are subject to storage... They are placed in a cold place (for example, to the cellar or basement), laying out at a short distance from each other or hanging by a stump. The temperature is maintained no higher than + 5 ° C, the air humidity is 90%.

Important! Harvested cabbage is stored for 6-7 months.

Reviews of experienced gardeners

Most of the reviews about the Gift variety cabbage are positive. Summer residents note unpretentiousness, good germination and pleasant taste.

Tatiana, Tula: “This variety is a favorite in our family because it is unpretentious and keeps very well. The heads of cabbage remain in the cellar until spring. We also ferment for the winter. There were problems with watering in one year - they did not see it, and several heads of cabbage wither, but then they became more attentive ".

Alexey, Tambov: “I have been growing this cabbage on the site for several years. I like that it takes root easily and grows well. Medium-sized heads of cabbage - 3 kg, I would like more. But in general, everything suits - both yield and taste. The wife always praises in stuffed cabbage, they are easy to make, but for me, she is perfect for fermentation«.

Conclusion

White cabbage variety Summer residents appreciate the gift for its sweetish taste, as well as for its high yield at a low cost of seeds. To obtain a high-quality harvest, it is important to properly care for the plant and not forget about timely treatments from pests. Cabbage Gift can be stocked up for the winter for personal use or sold due to its attractive presentation.