High-yielding Westry f1 cabbage hybrid with excellent taste

Despite the immunity, frost resistance and high yield, Vestry F1 is not the most popular cabbage hybrid among gardeners. This is due to its relative youth and exactingness to care - watering and feeding. In the article we will talk about the advantages, disadvantages and features of Vestry F1 agricultural technology.

Description of cabbage variety Westri F1

Vestry F1 is a hybrid of white cabbage, bred by Dutch breeders. It is characterized by large, sweet heads of cabbage, suitable for fresh consumption and processing.

It was bred in the Netherlands as a result of the selection work of the MONSANTO scientists. Included in the State Register of Russia in 2006.

Chemical composition and useful properties

100 g of cabbage contains:

• vitamin PP - 0.7 mg;
• B1 - 0.03 mg;
• B2 - 0.04 mg;
• B5 - 0.2 mg;
• B6 - 0.1 mg;
• C - 45 mg;
• E - 0.1 mg;
• calcium - 48 mg;
• magnesium - 16 mg;
• phosphorus - 31 mg;
• chlorine - 37 mg;
• sulfur - 37 mg;
• iron - 0.6 mg;
• zinc - 0.4 mg.

The vegetable stimulates metabolic processes, has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It is useful for atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, gout, gallbladder and kidney diseases, constipation and gastritis with low acidity.

Heads of cabbage Vestri F1 are consumed fresh, added to salads, fermented, pickle, used for winter home preparations.

Ripening period and yield

This is a mid-season cabbage hybrid. Heads of cabbage reach technical maturity 85-100 days after transplanting. seedlings into open ground.

Marketable yield - 550-739 c / ha.

Reference. The maximum yield in the Smolensk region is 870 c / ha.

Resistance to diseases, pests and frost

The hybrid is resistant to fusarium and black rot, but it is affected by keels, aphids, cruciferous fleas, cabbage flies, babanukhas and whiteflies.

Formed heads of cabbage can withstand temperatures down to -5 ... -8 ° C.

Description of the appearance of leaves and head of cabbage

Vestry F1 forms homogeneous dense round-flat heads of cabbage weighing 4-8 kg. The inner stump is short, the outer stump is of medium length. In the context of the cabbage is yellowish white.

The raised leaf rosette consists of green, slightly bubbly leaves of large to medium size with slightly wavy edges and a smooth surface covered with a waxy coating.

The heads of cabbage are juicy and sweet.

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

Vestry F1 is included in the State Register of Russia with admission to growing in the Central, Far Eastern, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian and Volga-Vyatka regions.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the Vestry F1 hybrid

Advantages:

• large size of heads of cabbage;
• excellent taste and high commercial qualities;
• immunity to fusarium and black rot;
• abundant productivity;
• universal use of cabbage;
• the possibility of mechanical harvesting;
• high (about 95%) output of marketable products;
• transportability;
• good preservation in the field after full maturation.

Disadvantages of Vestry F1:

• short storage;
• exactingness to watering and loosening;
• poor growth indoors.

What is the difference from other varieties and hybrids

Comparison of Vestry F1 with other mid-season hybrids:

Features of planting and growing

The hybrid does not grow well in closed beds, but when sowing seeds directly into open ground, its yield decreases. Therefore, experts recommend growing Vestry F1 in seedlings.

Preparation for planting seeds and seedlings

Seeds for seedlings are sown from mid-March to mid-April. Pre-planting seed preparation consists of several stages:

1. Calibration. The seeds are dipped into a glass with a saline solution, after half an hour the emerging grains are thrown away, and those that have sunk to the bottom are used for further sowing.
2. Disinfection. The grains are wrapped in cloth or gauze and for 20-25 minutes. immersed in warm (+ 45 ... + 50 ° C) water, and then within 2-3 minutes. keep cold. This contributes to the early germination of seeds and the destruction of pathogens.
3. Soak. The seed is left in the nitrophoska solution for 12 hours to activate its germination.
4. Hardening. After swelling, the seeds are wrapped in gauze and put in the refrigerator overnight. During the day they are kept at room temperature, at night they are put back in the cold.

A substrate is suitable for growing seedlings, consisting of equal parts of sod land and humus with the addition of wood ash (1 tbsp. L. Per 1 kg of soil). Before use, the soil mixture is disinfected by leaving it in the freezer for a day, calcining in the oven at + 180 ° C or spilling it with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

A substrate 8-10 cm high is poured into prepared containers (peat pots or plastic glasses), a depression of 0.5-1 cm is made in it, into which 2-3 grains are placed. The seeds are covered with soil mixture, which is moistened with a spray bottle, the containers are covered with polyethylene.

Reference. Vestry F1 does not tolerate diving, so the seeds are sown immediately in separate containers.

After 5-7 days, when shoots appear, the polyethylene is removed, and the seedlings are transferred to a room with an air temperature of + 15 ... + 18 ° C, providing it with a daylight period of 12-14 hours and regular watering with warm, settled water.

If the seeds were sown in a common container, after the appearance of 5-6 full-fledged leaves on the seedlings, a pick is carried out.

2 weeks before transplanting seedlings into open ground, they begin to harden them: containers with plants are taken out daily, first for 5-6 hours, gradually increasing this time. A week later, the container with seedlings is not taken into the room.

How to make a seedless plant

With seedless cabbage cultivation, the seeds are sown directly into open ground to a depth of 1.5-2.5 cm so that the distance between rows is 50-60 cm, between plants - 40-50 cm.

The optimum temperature for the development of the crop is + 15 ... + 18 ° C, an increase to + 25 ° C and above is detrimental for Vestry F1.

Ground requirements

Despite the resistance of Vestry F1 to partial shade and cold, a well-lit, sunny area, protected from cold winds, is chosen for planting.

The hybrid prefers a nutritious, light, loose soil with high good moisture and air permeability and neutral (pH 6-6.5) acidity.

Predecessors

The best predecessors for Vestry F1 are cucumbers, potatoes, legumes and grains.

Timing, scheme and landing rules

Seedlings are transplanted into open ground in late April - early May, when the weather is stable and there is no risk of recurrent frosts.

Landing Algorithm:

1. Dig up the selected area, form rows on it with a row spacing of 50-60 cm.
2. Make planting holes in the rows, maintaining an interval of 40-50 cm between them.
3. Remove the seedlings from the containers and transfer them to the planting holes using the transfer method, together with a lump of earth.
4. Sprinkle the plants with earth to the level of the first true leaf and water.

Planting density - 4 plants per 1 sq. m.

Features of growing and nuances of care

Vestry F1 is a capricious culture. For the full development and formation of large heads of cabbage, regular abundant watering and fertilization is important.

Watering mode

The frequency and amount of watering depends on the weather conditions. Immediately after transplanting seedlings into the ground, irrigation is carried out 2-3 times a week using warm (+ 18 ... + 23 ° C) settled water. During the formation of heads of cabbage, the plants are watered daily, pouring 10 liters of water under each.

A month before harvesting, the frequency of watering is reduced to 1 time in 7-10 days, and in 2 weeks it is completely stopped.

Important! Watering with cold water and waterlogging of the soil lead to rotting of the root system, wilting of leaves due to lack of moisture - to the death of fibrous roots.

Loosening and hilling

Every time before moistening the soil, loosening is carried out. For the first time to a depth of 4-5 cm, later - 8-10 cm. This avoids the formation of a dry crust on the surface of the earth, improves the access of moisture, nutrients and oxygen to the roots. At the same time, the soil is weeded, removing weeds.

Cabbage is sprinkled 2-3 times a season to stimulate the development of adventitious roots and increase the nutrition of the heads of cabbage. For the first time, the procedure is carried out 20-25 days after transplanting seedlings, raking the ground to the stem to the height of the first full leaves.

Reference. To reduce the number of weeds, retain moisture and nutrients in the soil, the soil is mulched with sawdust, hay or straw.

Top dressing

Fertilizers are applied according to the scheme:

• 10 days after picking seedlings - 2.5 g of nitrate, 4 g of superphosphate and 1 g of potassium chloride per 1 liter of water;
• a week later - a solution of ammonium nitrate (3-4 g per 1 liter of water);
• 5 days before transplanting seedlings - 3 g of nitrate, 8 g of superphosphate and 1 g of potassium chloride per 1 liter of water;
• 10 days after planting seedlings in the ground - a solution of mullein or chicken droppings in a ratio of 1:10;
• when forming heads of cabbage - phosphorus-potassium fertilizers (40 g per 1 sq. m).

Measures to increase the yield

To improve the yield of Vestry F1, they stimulate the growth and build-up of vegetative mass by regularly applying organic and mineral fertilizers. They also carry out preventive treatments against diseases and pests that can destroy the crop or part of it.

Disease and pest control

Diseases and pests dangerous for Vestry F1:

Harvesting and storage

The crop is harvested in late July - early August, cutting off the heads of cabbage with a sharp disinfected knife at a height of 3-5 cm from the ground, leaving the lower leaves and a fertile leg.

Reference. To increase the shelf life, the heads are left in the garden until the top leaves are grafted.

If the cabbage is dug up with a shovel along with the roots, the root system is cleaned of the earth, the heads of cabbage are freed from yellowed, dried leaves and dried on straw.

Cabbage is put in wooden or plastic boxes, wrapped in cling film in advance, and put away in a well-ventilated place with an air temperature of 0 ... + 3 ° C and a humidity of 80-90%. In such conditions, heads of cabbage are stored for 3-4 months.

What can be the difficulties in growing

Problems in cultivating Vestry F1:

• decay of roots with excessive watering or using cold water;
• wilting of leaves due to lack of moisture;
• yellowing, drying of leaves, the appearance of spots on them as a result of pest damage.

Tips and feedback from experienced gardeners about the hybrid

Farmers recommend:

• plant cabbage in a well-lit area - so the heads of cabbage will develop better and faster;
• use only warm water for irrigation to avoid the risk of root rot.

Gardeners in their reviews of the hybrid indicate both positive and negative qualities.

Rita, Moscow region: “I grew Vestri for several years, I really liked the large, dense heads of cabbage and their taste. Ideal for salads and homemade preparations. But in the end I preferred other varieties, because this one is very capricious - some feeding is worth it.

Maria, Bryansk: “I was satisfied with this hybrid in almost everything - the heads of cabbage are large, dense, sweet, they are stored well. But this cabbage needs very scrupulous care, starting with frequent watering with always warm water and ending with top dressing as much as 5 times per season. "

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Conclusion

Vestry F1 is a mid-season hybrid characterized by large fruit size, immunity to common diseases, high yields and sweet, juicy heads. When deciding to grow this hybrid, it is important to consider that it is demanding to care for, and the crop is stored no longer than 4 months.