- Name synonyms: Kolia
- Year of approval: 2010
- Appointment: for fresh consumption, for fermentation, for all types of processing
- Leaf rosette: raised
- Leaf size: medium size
- Leaf color: gray-green
- Sheet surface: bubbly
- Outside stump: medium size
- Internal stump: medium size
- Weight, kg: 2,0-2,5
Kolya's cabbage is a hybrid variety that amazes gardeners with high yields and strong immunity. The culture quickly takes root in harsh conditions and pleases with juicy heads of cabbage.
Description of the variety
Kolya's cabbage was developed by scientists from the Seminis Vegetable Seeds company. The variety quickly passed the necessary tests and became popular among gardeners. Since 2010, it has been grown outdoors in many regions of the country. The variety is medium late, has a long shelf life.
Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and heads of cabbage
Kolya's white cabbage has the following characteristics:
- raised type of rosette of leaves;
- medium-sized dense leaf plates of gray-green color;
- medium-sized stumps.
Cabbage is suitable for planting in open ground.
The heads of cabbage are distinguished by an even and rounded shape. Other characteristics of the root crop:
- diameter - up to 22.5 cm;
- stump height - 10 cm;
- head of cabbage weight - from 2 to 2.5 kg.
The head of cabbage leaves are painted mainly in light green or gray-green shades, the core is white.
Purpose and taste
Kolya is a versatile hybrid characterized by excellent taste, which was appreciated by the tasters. Cabbage is suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for sourdough and freezing. Among the features of the variety, it is worth highlighting the absence of bitterness, even with prolonged storage. On average, cabbage, subject to the necessary conditions, is stored until April.
Ripening terms
Kolya is a mid-late ripening hybrid. Heads of cabbage are formed 130 days after transplanting.
Yield
The average yield is 9-10 kg per square meter. If desired, you can increase the indicator by organizing proper crop care. 371-498 centners are removed from a hectare.
Growing and care
Cabbage is planted by seedlings. Before starting the procedure, it is worth preparing the seeds and soil. Transplanting seedlings is carried out when 2-3 leaves appear. The soil is pre-fertilized and loosened.
Disembarkation scheme:
- between the rows they stand up to 60 cm;
- between seedlings in a row retreat up to 50 cm;
- the maximum planting depth is 6-7 cm.
After the seedlings are sprinkled with soil and watered abundantly. Further care involves the following procedures.
- Watering. Cabbage requires regular watering with warm water. At the same time, during a drought period, it is worth increasing the volume of the applied liquid, and during rains, reducing it.
- Top dressing. Fertilize the soil before planting seedlings, as well as during the period of active leaf formation. Organic compounds are used more often.
- Loosening and weeding. Both procedures prevent the spread of diseases and pests. It is recommended to loosen and weed the cabbage after each watering.
The presence of a high stump also requires hilling. The procedure does not allow the head of cabbage to collapse. The first hilling is carried out 10-12 days after the planting of the seedlings.
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
It is recommended to grow cabbage in fertile soils with a neutral acidity index. Before planting, it is worth pre-fertilizing and loosening the soil in order to evenly distribute nutrients and saturate the earth with oxygen.
Gardeners are advised to pay special attention to the groundwater level. It is important that it is low, otherwise the head of cabbage is likely to rot.
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
Planting cabbage is best done in warm and sunny times, when the soil warms up to a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius.
Disease and pest resistance
Kolya is distinguished by a rather strong immunity, he fights well against bacteriosis of common forms. However, the variety is often not ready for a pest attack. Cabbage is often attacked by the following parasites.
- Cabbage fly. It can cause serious harm if you do not take measures to destroy the insect. Flies begin to attack the culture in June or July, when hot weather sets in.
- Caterpillars. Leaf-eating insects are capable of completely destroying the crop.
Also scoops, whites, moths and bugs are dangerous for cabbage. Timely treatment of plants with special compounds will help prevent the attack of insects. Before using insecticides, you should carefully read the instructions.
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 still unaffected plants.
Review overview
Gardeners speak positively about Kolya's cabbage, among the advantages of a hybrid they distinguish:
- strong immunity;
- resistance to cracking;
- long shelf life;
- large heads of cabbage.
Also in the reviews they note the lack of bitterness in taste and the possibility of universal use of heads of cabbage.
