- Authors: Kryuchkov A.V., Monakhos G.F., Patsuria D.V., Semin A.S., Kravtsov N.A., Popov V.I., Dubenchuk V.N.
- Year of approval: 1994
- Appointment: for fresh consumption, for fermentation, for canning
- Leaf rosette: half-raised
- Leaf color: dark green
- Sheet surface: smooth
- Outside stump: middle length
- Internal stump: short
- Weight, kg: 4,2
- Taste qualities: excellent
Gingerbread man is a cabbage of excellent quality, with a good taste and a decent shelf life. Not only summer residents buy the seeds of this vegetable, it is planted on an industrial scale and by enterprises, since the variety can be used for conservation and fresh.
Breeding history
The gingerbread man was allowed to be used in 1994. As a result of the work of a group of breeders, a hybrid type of white cabbage was obtained.
Description of the variety
This variety is used for outdoor cultivation. Its marketability is 98%, while heads of cabbage are characterized by a high level of transportability and can be stored in a warehouse without losing their presentation for up to six months.
Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and heads of cabbage
The rosette of the Kolobok leaves is half-raised, its height is 30–34 cm, the diameter is 45–55 cm. The leaves are smooth, dark green, the edge of the leaves is slightly wavy.
Heads of cabbage weigh 4.2 kg and are round in shape. They are very dense, which is another distinguishing feature of the Kolobok variety. The heads of cabbage of this variety do not crack, which is one of the indisputable advantages of Kolobok.
Purpose and taste
From the heads of the described variety, excellent sauerkraut is obtained, from which you can prepare fresh salads. The taste of Kolobok can be characterized as excellent.
Ripening terms
From the beginning to the middle of April, the planting of seeds for seedlings begins, since it is the seedling method of growing this variety that is the main one. By mid-May, the plants have reached the required maturity to be transferred outdoors. The ideal planting pattern is 70X50 cm.
The Kolobok variety is a late-ripening variety, ripens in 160–170 days from the moment of germination. Harvested usually in October. All heads of cabbage of the same planting ripen together, which is very convenient during harvesting.
Yield
The gingerbread man is characterized by high productivity, on average in the fields this figure is 865-1010 c / ha.
Growing regions
The Kolobok is grown in almost any region of our country, including the North Caucasus, the Far East region, and the Central Black Earth Region.
Growing and caring
A sunny place is suitable for planting cabbage Kolobok. It is best to plant seedlings in the early morning or after sunset. Plants are immersed deep in the ground so that the lower leaves lie on the ground. The first week requires abundant watering until the cabbage is sufficiently rooted. Intensive watering means 3 times a day.
If possible, then at first it is better to shade young plantings. After a month, the number of waterings is reduced to 1 time per day. After watering, experts recommend carefully loosen the soil around the cabbage and remove the weeds, so oxygen is available to the roots, which is necessary for the good development of the heads of cabbage. Watering the cabbage is not required 2 weeks before harvesting.
Top dressing is introduced 20 days after planting young plants. After 10 days, it is advised to repeat the procedure.It is permissible to use not only organic matter, Kolobok responds well to industrial mineral complexes. A proven and effective way is to replenish the soil with manure, as well as a special preparation with a high magnesium content. The lack of this element leads to a decrease in the growth rate of the plant.
Phosphorus and potash fertilizers are applied before spring planting. Half the dose of nitrogen fertilization is applied before planting seedlings, and in the rest of the growing season a single dose. It is impossible for this element to be too much in the soil, since its excess affects the accumulation of nitrates and nitrites in the heads of cabbage.
You should not plant Kolobok cabbage in the place where other cruciferous vegetables were previously located. The planting interval for this class must be at least 4 years. If you do not follow the rules of crop rotation, then young plants will be very sick, and you will have to spend a lot of effort on their additional processing.
To grow a rich cabbage crop, you need to know when and how to plant this crop outdoors. Planting dates are determined depending on the variety. It is also necessary to properly prepare the soil and follow the rules of crop rotation.
Soil requirements
Cabbage Gingerbread man loves well fertilized moist soil. Soil with a pH in the range of 6.2-7.7 is suitable.
Cabbage requires particularly careful care when growing. The plant quickly absorbs nutrients, so the soil needs to be enriched regularly. Adequate amounts of minerals, organics and nitrogen must be provided. Some products can be purchased at the store, while others are easy to make at home.
Required climatic conditions
Plants of this variety do an excellent job with frosts, but they do not tolerate heat and drought well. The outdoor temperature is -6 ° C. Kolobok is not afraid, the optimal mode is from +8 to + 18 ° C during the day.
Disease and pest resistance
Kolobok cabbage has a complex resistance to diseases and pests. It is resistant to fusarium wilt, but has average immunity to bacteriosis.
A good effect will be the removal and destruction of the remnants of infected plants, regular removal of weeds. The listed rules are only preventive measures that do not exclude the use of fungicides and insecticides at certain stages of plant development.
Cabbage is a very popular horticultural crop. But growing a good, large and tasty cabbage is sometimes very difficult, because it is often affected by a huge number of diseases and pests. The main role in the cultivation of this vegetable is played by regular prevention, which helps to get a rich harvest, and prevent the occurrence of diseases and the invasion of harmful insects. It is very important to start treatment as early as possible, otherwise there is a risk of spreading the infection to unaffected plants.
