Cabbage can grow any gardener, even a beginner, despite the fact that this task has its own characteristics and nuances. This culture is quite unpretentious and can give a great harvest on any type of soil, is not afraid of frost, makes the heat and lack of moisture. Due to the fact that cabbage does not need constant, complex care, it is found not only in vegetable gardens, but also on large fields of farms.
It should be noted that in the middle zone of Russia cabbage in most cases is grown in a seedling manner, sowing its house in early spring. But there is another, less time-consuming method of planting seedless, when the seeds are laid directly in the ground.
How to choose?
It is not always possible to sow cabbage for seedlings for various reasons. But do not despair, you can plant the seeds directly into the ground, in a permanent place. In this situation, there is an important rule, the laying of the seeds should occur no deeper than 1.5-3 cm, so the wells make small ones. As soon as the cabbage rises, it is thinned so that 40 cm is left between the bushes. For growing cabbage in open ground, you need to take into account the climatic conditions.
Important: When planting cabbage in a seedless way, it is possible to significantly reduce the growing season, since the seedlings do not need time for rehabilitation at a new place.
By climate
It is worth remembering that the cabbage is sown right in the ground very early, so that the first seedlings appear before the summer heat. The sun can have a detrimental effect on young, not yet mature plants, since during this period cabbage requires a lot of moisture and cool conditions. The approximate date of planting seeds in open ground - the beginning of April, do not be afraid of frost, they will not harm the cabbage.
By purpose of growing
This is also an important factor, since the sowing time will directly depend on what the cabbage is for:
- If the salads in the summer, the cabbage is sown early ripening varieties, the growing season of which does not exceed 70-90 days. You can get two crops in the summer, sowing in early spring and in the second half of July.
- For salads and leaven, you can plant mid-season hybrids, the time of sowing in the ground will be in late April, early May, and the harvest can be harvested for 120 days. Mid-season varieties give a good harvest, have good taste and are well stored, up to 3 months.
- For long-term storage planted late-ripening and mid-late varieties. These hybrids have a shelf life and allow you to savor fresh cabbage salads until the next harvest. But before planting late cabbage, you need to understand that its ripening period is 170-190 days.
Difference from domestic species
For a good harvest of cabbage when planting planting material in open ground, frost-resistant hybrids should be chosenwhich will not be afraid of spring and autumn frosts. If it is decided to sow the seeds in the soil in the middle lane, then you can use such trickery as covering material. After the seeds are laid in the ground, the area is covered with a film or mulched - this will save the crops from frost.
Most Popular
There are several of the best varieties of cabbage, which are ideal for planting in open ground.
June
Early ripe variety that sprouts well in the open field, the growing season 110 days. The heads of cabbages are round, with good taste and medium density. The mass of one head reaches up to 2.5 kg, with a diameter of 20 cm. This variety tolerates frost well up to -5, so it can be planted in open ground, even in central Russia.
Watch the video about the features of the late cabbage "June":
Dumas F1
Early ripe, salad variety, zoning period 110 days. The head of cabbage is small, round, only one and a half kilograms in weight. It tolerates thickened landing. It grows on open ground, tolerates frost, the crop can be harvested in late August.
Point
The early grade giving a harvest for 123 day from the moment of landing. Cabbage is only suitable for making salads, as the heads of cabbage are loose weighing up to 1.7 kg.
Hope
A variety with an average maturity of 135 days can begin harvesting. Heads of cabbage can grow up to 4.5 kg each. It should be noted that this variety feels very good when planted in open ground, as it is adapted to different climatic conditions. Not afraid of frost, tolerates moisture deficiency and practically does not get sick.
Glory-1305
The most popular and often planted in open ground variety in our country. The growing season is 130 days, the cabbages are round, dense, weighing up to 5 kg, and have excellent keeping quality. Variety of long storage time, versatile, with excellent taste.
SB-3 F1
Mid-season hybrid, ripens in 135 days. The weight of a dense, round head of cabbage can reach 5 kg. Besides the fact that the hybrid tolerates frost, it is high-yielding, undemanding to care and resistant to diseases. You can keep fresh cabbages until the end of January.
F1 Gingerbread Man
This is a late hybrid that will ripen in 150 days. One head reaches 5 kg of weight, while it has excellent taste and high density. The variety grows well when planted directly in the ground, but it is worth considering the weather conditions so that it can mature well. You can store the harvest until the end of May, subject to harvest in late October.
Watch the video about the features of the Kolobok variety cabbage:
Moscow late
Large-fruited, late-ripening variety with a weight of heads up to 15 kg and a vegetative period of 160 days. Due to frost resistance, it grows well in the open field, only young seedlings need to be covered with foil, to protect against severe frosts. The variety is perfectly stored until the next harvest, while it has a great taste in sourdough.
Conclusion
White cabbage has excellent tastethat's why I fell in love with the people of our country. With proper care and timing, it can be grown, sown directly in the ground, and get an excellent harvest, which will be stored all winter.
