- Appointment: for fresh consumption, for fermentation, for canning
- Leaf rosette: sprawling
- Leaf size: large
- Leaf color: gray-green
- Outside stump: middle length
- Internal stump: middle length
- Weight, kg: 2,7-3,4
- Taste qualities: good ones
- Average yield: 4.5-8.0 kg / m2
- Ripening terms: mid-season
It will not be difficult to grow white cabbage on a garden ridge if you choose a non-capricious variety that brings abundant harvests. These are the mid-ripening varieties Losinoostrovskaya 8, which can grow in different climatic zones.
Breeding history
Losinoostrovskaya 8 white cabbage is a vegetable with a long history, developed over 80 years ago by Soviet scientists. After a series of variety trials, in 1968 the vegetable crop was entered into the State Register of approved for use. Cabbage is cultivated in 8 regions - from the Central Black Earth region to the Far Eastern and Ural regions. In recent years, cabbage has gained popularity in Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova. The vegetable is grown mainly in open ground.
Description of the variety
This cabbage variety is a powerful plant with a spreading rosette of leaves. The diameter of the rosette can reach 95-100 cm. The leaves of the plant are elongated-oval or rounded with an unusual color - from gray-green to pale grassy. The foliage is characterized by a pronounced waxy bloom and wavy edges.
Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and heads of cabbage
Cabbage Losinoostrovskaya 8 belongs to the class of medium-fruited species. The heads of cabbage ripen neat and leveled. The average head mass is 2.7-3.4 kg. The shape of the head is round or flat-round. The structure is moderately dense. The external color of the cabbage head is rich green, and on the cut it is whitish-cream. Outer and inner stumps of medium length.
The cut heads can be transported long distances and stored in a dry and cold cellar / basement for up to 6 months. Vegetables with neat slices of stumps are best preserved. The optimal storage temperature is + 4-6 degrees.
Purpose and taste
The cabbage tastes excellent. The vegetable is characterized by a pronounced crunch, juiciness and tenderness of thin leaves. The taste is dominated by light sweetness and bright refreshing aroma. There is no fiber and bitterness in cabbage. The vegetable is valued for its composition, which contains sugar (5-6%), ascorbic acid, many vitamins, as well as magnesium and calcium.
Harvested vegetables have a wide range of uses in cooking - cabbage is added to salads, various hot dishes, stewed, pickled, and fermented. In addition, the variety is ideal for making cabbage rolls, pickle, borscht.
Ripening terms
The variety belongs to the mid-season varieties. From the moment of mass sprouting to ripe heads of cabbage, 115-127 days pass. It takes about 80 days for the cabbage heads to ripen (after planting the seedlings in the garden). Harvesting takes place from June to August.
Yield
High yield is one of the advantages of this type. In a favorable environment and with proper agricultural technology, about 8 kg of crispy heads of cabbage can be cut from 1 m2 of plantings.
Growing and care
The vegetable is grown exclusively by the seedling method, since it is simple and productive. For this, pre-soaked and disinfected seeds are sown for seedlings in early March. Strengthened bushes are transplanted to a permanent place of growth in early May, when the temperature regime has stabilized and the soil has warmed up. Bushes 15-20 cm high at the age of 40-45 days with 4-6 true leaves are suitable for transplantation. Landing is carried out according to the scheme 50x60 cm.
Caring for cabbage does not differ from other crops. During cultivation, regular watering with warm water is carried out - every 4-5 days, additional fertilizing is applied 3-4 times during the growing season, weeding and loosening of the soil are carried out, as well as the prevention of diseases and insect infestations. Experienced vegetable growers recommend hilling plants once.
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 is planted in loose, light, fertile soils that allow moisture and air to pass through well. The soil should not be acidic and waterlogged - the optimal acidity level is pH 5.
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
This cabbage species has a high resistance to stress, thanks to which the plant is resistant to cold snaps, light frosts, and short drought. It is recommended to plant cabbage in leveled, weed-free areas, where there is a lot of heat and sunlight throughout the day. Losinoostrovskaya 8 cabbage is very light-requiring.
Disease and pest resistance
Despite the fact that the vegetable crop is resistant to a number of diseases - keela, spotting and powdery mildew, it is susceptible to attacks by many pests. The most dangerous for a vegetable are scoops, cabbage whites, cruciferous fleas and aphids. In the fight against pests, spraying with insecticidal preparations, as well as a solution of potassium permanganate, colloidal salt, and onion husks, is quite effective.
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.
