Stable mid-season cabbage hybrid Centurion f1

The choice of gardeners in favor of Centurion cabbage is due to its positive qualities. They note the stable yield of the hybrid, its frost resistance, long-term storage and the possibility of cultivation in all areas. Let's talk about the advantages, disadvantages and nuances of growing a Centurion.

Description of cabbage Centurion f1

The hybrid is the result of the work of French breeders. The plant forms dense, rounded heads of cabbage, which are characterized by juiciness and sweet taste, suitable for preparing various dishes and preparations for the winter.

Breeding history

A hybrid of white cabbage Centurion f1 was developed by French breeders of the HM.Clause company. It was included in the State Register of Russia in 2010.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, useful properties

100 g of the product contains:

• vitamin B5 - 0.2 mg;
• vitamin B6 - 0.1 mg;
• vitamin E - 0.1 mg;
• calcium - 48 mg;
• phosphorus - 31 mg;
• chlorine - 37 mg.

Cabbage juice has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. The vegetable is used to normalize metabolic processes, with constipation, ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis, and kidney disease.

Application features

Centurion cabbage is eaten fresh, stewed, fermented, salted, used to prepare borscht, salads, cabbage rolls and other dishes.

Ripening period and yield

This is a medium late hybrid, the technical maturity of the crop occurs 100-120 days after germination.

Reference. With seedlings growing and picking, the ripening period is reduced by 2 weeks.

Productivity - 447-613 kg / ha, maximum (in the Krasnodar Territory) - 653 kg / ha.

Resistance to diseases, pests and frost

The hybrid is resistant to fusarium and thrips, but it can be hit by:

• keel;
• blackleg;
• mucous bacteriosis;
• phomosis;
• cabbage flies;
• aphid;
• cruciferous fleas;
• slugs;
• leaf beetles.

Seeds germinate at + 5 ... + 6 ° C, seedlings tolerate temperatures as low as -7 ° C. The heads of cabbage that have reached technical maturity are not afraid of the first autumn frosts.

Characteristics, description of the appearance of leaves and head of cabbage, taste

Centurion is characterized by a developed rhizome and dense, lined rounded heads of cabbage, weighing 1.7-2.5 kg, with short inner and outer stalks. Heads of cabbage are yellowish-white in section.

The leaf rosette is raised. Leaf plates of medium size, bluish-green, vesicular, with slightly wavy edges, covered with a waxy coating of medium intensity.

The cabbage is crispy, tender, juicy. The taste is sweet, there is practically no bitterness.

Reference. The plant reaches a diameter of 0.6-0.7 m and a height of 0.6 m.

Growing regions and climate requirements

The hybrid is included in the State Register with a permit for cultivation in the North Caucasus region. Due to its unpretentiousness to climatic conditions, it is cultivated throughout Russia.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Centurion f1 hybrid

Hybrid advantages:

• high commercial qualities and taste;
• density and compactness of heads of cabbage;
• the possibility of universal use;
• lack of tendency to cracking;
• abundant productivity;
• resistance to frost and temperature fluctuations;
• transportability and keeping quality;
• immunity to certain diseases.

The disadvantages of Centurion include a tendency to be damaged by pests and the need for regular watering.

Difference from other varieties and hybrids

Comparison of Centurion with other mid-late hybrids:

Features of planting and growing

Centurion cabbage is grown in seedling and non-seedling methods. Sowing seeds directly to the beds is possible in the southern regions. In the central and northern ones, seedlings are first grown to speed up the ripening of the crop.

Preparation for planting seeds and seedlings

Seeds for seedlings are sown in late March - early April, using a large common container or individual containers.

The planting material is pretreated: it is soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate for 10 minutes, then it is kept in a solution of lignohumate for 12 hours, and then washed with warm running water.

A soil mixture suitable for growing seedlings consists of equal parts of sod land and humus with the addition of wood ash at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. for 1 kg of substrate.

Sowing rules:

1. Planting containers are treated with boiling water and filled with soil mixture.
2. The substrate is watered and 1 cm deep grooves are formed in it every 3 cm.
3. Seeds are laid out in them at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from each other and covered with earth.
4. The container is covered with polyethylene and kept at a temperature of + 18 ... + 20 ° C.

After the emergence of seedlings, the polyethylene is removed, and the air temperature is lowered to + 7 ... + 8 ° C so that the seedlings do not stretch out. Water as needed, preventing the substrate from drying out.

When sowing seeds in a common container, seedlings at the age of 15 days dive, taking 2-3 cm² for each sprout and shortening the roots by a third.

Top dressing is applied three times during the period of seedling growth:

• a week after the pick - 2 g of potassium monophosphate and ammonium nitrate, 4 g of superphosphate per 1 liter of water, at the rate of 1 liter of solution for 50 plants;
• after 15 days, the amount of active ingredients is doubled;
• 3 days before transplanting seedlings into the ground - 5 g of ammonium nitrate and 5 g of superphosphate, 8 g of potassium monophosphate per 1 liter of water.

To prevent fertilizers from burning the seedlings, the substrate is pre-watered.

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How to make a seedless plant

In the southern regions, seeds are sown directly in open ground in mid-April. Choose a sunny, wind-protected area.

The soil is pre-dug up, loosened and enriched with nutrients, and the planting material is prepared in the same way as in the case of sowing for seedlings.

Seeds are sown in 2-3 pieces. in holes dug 50 cm apart, the beds are covered with polyethylene until shoots appear. In the future, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving the strongest seedlings. Sowing density - 3-4 pcs. for 1 m².

Ground requirements

Centurion grows in loose, light, nutritious, moisture and breathable soil with a neutral acidity.

Predecessors

It is best to plant cabbage after legumes and nightshades. Unwanted predecessors are cruciferous vegetables.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Seedlings are transplanted into the ground in early May. By this time, the soil should warm up to + 12 ... + 14 ° C. The seedlings will be 35-40 days old, they will reach a height of 15-16 cm and will form 4-6 developed leaves.

Landing rules:

1. On the site, beds are formed at a distance of 40 cm from each other.
2. Landing holes are made in them with a depth of 2 cm.
3. At the bottom of each, a nutrient mixture is poured, consisting of equal parts of humus, ash and sand. Water abundantly.
4. The seedlings are removed from the containers and, together with the earthen lump, are placed in the prepared recesses.
5. Sprinkle with earth.
6. In the event of a risk of recurrent frosts or an average daily air temperature below + 15 ° C, the beds are covered with agrofibre or foil.

Growing features

Caring for a hybrid is easy; the main thing is to comply with the basic agrotechnical requirements of the culture.

Watering mode

During the first 14 days after transplanting, the seedlings are watered every 2-3 days, pouring 7 liters of water per 1 m². In the future, the frequency of watering is reduced to 1 time per week.

Reference. The minimum permissible water temperature is + 18 ° C.

Loosening and hilling

After each watering or rain, the soil is loosened to a depth of 5-8 cm in order to improve its aeration, moisture permeability and eliminate the likelihood of a dry crust on the soil surface. At the same time they get rid of weeds.

Hilling cabbage 20 days after transplanting seedlings and repeating the procedure 1 time in 10 days. Around the head of cabbage they form a hill of land with a maximum height of 30 cm.

Top dressing

Fertilizers are applied three times per season according to the scheme:

• on day 20 after planting seedlings in the ground - mullein solution (1 liter per 20 liters of water) at the rate of 0.5 liters for each plant;
• in early July - infusion of wood ash (2 tbsp. ash is dissolved in 2 liters of water and infused for 5 days);
• 2 weeks before harvesting - 80 g of potassium sulfate per 20 liters of water.

Measures to increase the yield

The key to high yields is proper plant care. The main thing when cultivating a Centurion is not to neglect the application of fertilizers during growing seedlings and after transplanting them into open ground.

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Disease and pest control

Diseases and pests dangerous for Centurion are presented in the table.

Growing difficulties

Problems when cultivating a hybrid:

• decay of roots - the result of excessive watering or the use of cold water;
• pulling stems - lack of light;
• the appearance of mucus on cabbage leaves is a symptom of mucous bacteriosis.

Harvesting and storage

The crop is harvested in July, on a dry and warm day, by digging up the cabbage with a shovel or cutting with a sharp knife. The collected heads of cabbage are dried under a canopy, and, after cutting off the rhizome, they are stored.

For storage, heads of cabbage are laid out in 1 layer in a dark room with good ventilation, temperature 0 ... + 1 ° C and air humidity 90-98%. In such conditions, the harvest is stored for 6-7 months.

Council. You can avoid drying the heads during storage by leaving a few integumentary leaves on them.

Advice and feedback from experienced gardeners

Vegetable growers recommend:

• do not plant cabbage in the beds on which cruciferous plants previously grew;
• stop watering 2-3 weeks before harvesting so that the heads of cabbage do not start cracking.

Gardeners speak positively about Centurion.

Elena, Samara: “I have been growing this cabbage for several years now, every time the harvest is good with minimal effort. The heads of cabbage are firm, well-kept, wonderful to the taste - sweet, without bitterness and very juicy. "

Marina, Novokuznetsk: "In my opinion, this is one of the best varieties - the cabbage is tasty both fresh and sauerkraut. I add it to borscht, make stuffed cabbage, carcass. Everyone to whom I recommended Centurion were satisfied. "

Conclusion

Centurion f1 is a mid-late hybrid of white cabbage, which is characterized by abundant yield, good taste, frost resistance and long shelf life. It is unpretentious in care, with the exception of exactingness to watering and feeding, therefore it is suitable for growing throughout Russia.