Characteristics of Prestige f1 cabbage

Cabbage Prestige F1 is a late-ripening hybrid that does not require special care when grown. This variety first appeared in 2007 thanks to Russian breeders at the Russian State Autonomous University.

Characteristics of Prestige cabbage f1

Characteristic

Cabbage Prestige F1 – late variety, its growing season is 160-170 s The time from the transplanting of seedlings into the ground until the start of the first harvest is 115-125 days. The variety has the ability to be stored on the vine for a long time after ripening, has resistance to cracking.

Commodity characteristic of Prestige cabbage:

• germination – 94%;
• average yield – 330-660 kg / ha;
• maximum yield – 699 kg / ha;
• Shelf life – at least 7 months.

Description of the vegetable

Prestige hybrid is characterized by medium-sized heads of cabbage weighing 2.5-3.5 kg.

The leaves are small, medium about size; the surface is slightly bubbled; green with a gray tint, with an intense waxy coating, slightly wavy along the edge.The socket is half-raised leaf, with a diameter of 90 cm. The size of the outer stalk is 15 cm.

Description of the cabbage Prestige:

• round shape;
• smooth surface;
• high density;
• light green with a gray tint;
• white on the cut color;
• inner stump – 6 cm.

Application

Prestige F1 cabbage is used for fresh consumption, for the preparation of salads, as well as for processing: pickling, pickling and canning. This vegetable crop tolerates heat treatment well, while retaining its taste and properties, it can be boiled, fried, stewed.

The hybrid is suitable for mechanical cleaning, pneumatic cleaning and transportation, is a useful and dietary product.

The use and use of leaves is recommended for edema, inflammatory processes of the skin, diseases of the cardiovascular system, high cholesterol, joint pain.

Cultivation and care

Growing Method

The variety can be grown in any region

Cultivation of cabbage Prestige is possible in open and closed ground. The variety has the ability to adapt in climatic conditions of different regions. For normal and rapid development of plants, it is advised to use a seedling method of cultivation.

Planting seeds

Seeds are sown for seedlings from mid-March to the 3rd decade of April. The ripening time of seedlings is 40-45 days, transplantation is carried out in May. 115–125 days after planting in the garden – in September – the first crop is harvested.

Temperature

The optimal parameters for normal seedling formation are 15-18 ° C. The night temperature should be 12 ° C, daytime – 15-17 ° C. If the plants become thin and elongated during cultivation, the thermometer should be 6-7 ° C during the week.

Before planting in open ground, the seedlings are tempered. In the first few days they are provided with access to fresh air. Over the next period, they take them out onto the street or balcony for 2-4 hours, gradually increasing the time.

Watering

Seedlings require systematic and moderate watering. Humidity must be controlled: to prevent drying out and waterlogging of the soil. Frequent loosening of the land is recommended.

Abundant irrigation is needed for adult vegetable crops. Frequency depends on soil conditions and climatic conditions. Usually, watering is carried out every 3 days, in hot dry periods – every day.

Lighting

Young plants need regular 10-12-hour lighting during seedling maturation . To do this, use phytolamps. Also, for uniform distribution of light, thinning or picking of seedlings is carried out.

The place for transplanting seedlings should be well lit, but direct sunlight negatively affects the development of culture. To protect hybrids using vegetable backstage. These are corn or sunflower, planted every 5-10 rows of cabbage.

Fertilizing

The systematic use of fertilizers has a positive effect on crop yields. Cabbage Prestige F1 is especially in need of top dressing after planting and during the ripening period of heads of cabbage. Organic and mineral fertilizers are used for this.

4 mandatory dressings:

• 15-20 days after transplanting to the garden, plants are watered with the following solution: water (10 l), superphosphate (60 g), ash (200 g).
• 10-15 days after the first – water (10 l), nitrophoska (2 tbsp. l).
• 10 days after the second – water (10 l), manure (1 kg), superphosphate (2 g).
• 20 days before harvesting – water (10 l), potassium sulfate (40 g).

Diseases and pests

Cabbage variety Prestige F1 has immunity m to fusarium wilt, alternariosis and thrips, during storage – to white and gray rot.To prevent diseases during transplantation of seedlings, wood ash (50 g) is added to each well. For the prevention of diseases, Bactofit, Planriz, Fitolavin preparations are used.

Pests affecting the vegetable culture:

• cabbage fly;
• whitewash;
• scoop;
• moth;
• bear;
• cruciferous flea.

When it appears such insects are immediately used complex insecticides “Aliot”, “Flies”, “Sempai”.

Conclusion

The prestige F1 has a high commodity yield, has a long shelf life, and is suitable for mechanized production. It is universal in application, does not require special care, and has a stable immunity to various types of diseases.