Cabbage "aggressor": description of the variety

Few gardener refuses to himself the pleasure of planting cabbage, so that during the summer there are fresh salads and tasty borscht, and in winter it is to please yourself with sauerkraut.

Depending on weather conditions, each grower chooses a variety of that cabbage, which in its climate will give the greatest harvest. But there is cabbage Aggressor f1 - late-ripening variety, which is specially bred by Dutch breeders for cultivation even under the most unfavorable conditions.

Hybrid varieties of cabbage

All varieties of cabbage are divided according to maturity:

• Early-ripening varieties yield in June, with a vegetation period of up to 120 days. These varieties are kept extremely short-lived, suitable for extinguishing, cooking and cooking salads.
• Middle-ripening varieties ripen next for 121-130 days. This is a table kind of cabbage, not suitable for salting.
• Medium-ripening varieties are required from 131 to 145 days before harvesting. Perfectly stored until the New Year, good in salting and cooking.
• The average late varieties are from 146 to 160 days of aging. Well stored, transported, have a beautiful presentation and universal application.
• Late-ripening varieties (161-180 days) are stored until the new harvest, are best suited for salting, pickling and marinades.

To save space on the site, the early and medium-ripening varieties should not exceed 10-15% of the whole cabbage planting, and the mid-late and late-ripening varieties occupy 70-90% of the sown area. This is rational in connection with the shelf life and quality of pickling late cabbage.

For example, the Aggressor hybrid cabbage, the description of the variety especially draws attention to it, is intended for salting and is perfectly preserved until the next harvest. Early varieties are not suitable for souring and are considered canteens.

Description of Agressor

Breeders of different countries set themselves the task of breeding varieties of vegetables that will yield high yields even under the most unfavorable conditions. As for cabbage, Dutch scientists are still leading.

Cabbage Aggressor f1, detailed description of the hybrid:

• Refers to the late-ripening variety;
• The maturation period from sowing to maturation takes 120 days;
• Steadily perceives temperature changes and lack of regular watering;
• Suitable for sowing seeds in the open ground;
• Gives 100% seed germination;
• Heads are not subject to cracking;
• Has increased endurance;
• The hybrid is not exacting for special care;
• Has high taste qualities;
• Suitable for fresh and sour cream;
• High rates of storage;
• Heads have a weight of 3-5 kg, round or flat;
• Is resistant to the main types of diseases.

Due to these qualities the white cabbage variety Aggressor becomes an increasingly frequent visitor on sites in regions with an unfavorable climate or lack of regular watering. The fact that this hybrid does not require constant care and feeding from the dacha makes it a favorite for those who can not devote much time to their site.

Growing seedlings

Since cabbage Aggressor (the description is confirmed) is very resistant to unfavorable conditions, it is possible to grow seedlings directly in the open ground. For those gardeners who still prefer to traditionally sow seeds in cups or peat pills, you should do this in early April.

Growing seedlings at home requires a lot of light and heat, especially at a time when the seeds are being pecked. Therefore, in the first time, containers with sowing should be kept on the windowsill from the sunny side at a temperature of + 15-18 degrees. As they grow, there is a need to put sprouts in a room with a temperature of +6-8 degrees, if this is not possible, then you can transfer seedlings to a street or a balcony for a day, and take them home at night.

This should be done so that the young shoots do not go quickly to growth, otherwise stretched, but not strong sprouts will die.

Growing seedlings in open ground

Sowing in open ground is carried out at the end of April. To do this in advance, you should prepare a seedbed from the sunny side and drive the pegs to pull the film on them.

The soil on the bed is enough to fertilize with diluted humus, so that the seedlings grow strong and do not require additional feeding.

In small holes should be thrown on 2-3 seeds, and as they grow, thin out, leaving the strongest sprouts. First time there is a need to cover the seeds and the newly leafed leaves with film for the night, but as soon as they go into growth, the protection can be removed.

Since any cabbage seedlings, whether varietal or hybrid, do not like picking, the transplant from the familiar environment of the seedbed to the main one is less painful, and the survival rate is much faster.

Cabbage "Aggressor" (description, reviews of those who grow it, this emphasizes) gives 100% seed germination, seedlings are strong, and the yield is high.

Care for cabbage Aggressor

To make the heads look beautiful, not cracked and had a good weight, there are several rules that should be followed.

Cabbage Agressor f1, the description of the variety on this indicates, does not require special care, but some rules should be considered:

• Watering can not be done with cold water, it should be heated to room temperature;
• The observance of the distance both in the sowing of seedlings and in its sowing will give large and strong heads;
• The age of sprouts should not exceed 35-40 days;
• Pre-fertilized with humus and mineral fertilizer beds will avoid additional fertilizing and yield a good harvest.

These few requirements do not take much time for gardeners. If there is no possibility of frequent watering, then it is sufficient to conduct it once a week, but very carefully. Loosening of the soil is sufficient to hold 2-3 times during the entire period of maturation. First time in a week after the pick, next time - in 2-3 weeks and last - during the formation of the head.

Indicators of improper growth of cabbage

Although the Agressor cabbage (a description of it mentions) is not a whimsical hybrid, but the work that has not been done qualitatively preliminary before the picking can lead to a "no" whole crop.

The main thing is well-fertilized soil. A plant needs to take nutrients somewhere for its growth. If the gardener does not bother about this, then you should not blame the crop failure, the good of cabbage is a vegetable that shows what it lacks in its entirety.

• If the lower leaves begin to turn yellow and dry, then with the next watering, add nitrogen fertilizers.
• When the leaves lose their elasticity, they become wavy or "wrinkled", this is the lack of potassium in the soil.
• If white spots or streaks appear on young leaves, then it is necessary to feed the plant with calcium. You need to do this until it enters the maturation of the head, otherwise the head will not form or it will be weak.
• A frequent problem for most regions is the shortage of magnesium and manganese in the soil. On cabbage, this manifests itself in the form of brittle leaves with marble veins.
• When in the leaves of cabbage except for one head there are additional kochanchiki, or the plant goes into color instead of the ovary, then the crop will not be due to the lack of bromine and molybdenum in the soil.
• If the leaves are dull and the heads are not fastened for a long time, the cabbage "says" that it needs phosphorus.

To avoid these problems, it is better to make a portion of mineral fertilizers before picking the seedlings and once more at the time of the formation of the heads. Cabbage Aggressor (the description guarantees a high yield) will thank for the efforts made so abundant harvest that it will be enough until the next sowing.

Pests

Like any plant, cabbage also has "ill-wishers" in the form of diseases and harmful insects. Cabbage variety Aggressor (the description mentions the resistance to diseases) does not become infected with fusariosis and thrips, but it is necessary to protect it from whiteflies and aphids.

To completely discourage uninvited guests from eating cabbage, you can plant dill next to the beds, which will scare off the pests. Celery does not like cabbage fly, so it is also desirable to plant it within sight.

Experienced gardeners argue that the aphids are well helped planted in the aisle flowers tall Chernovrivtsi. They will not only give a shadow and retain moisture in the soil, but will also frighten away the gluttonous aphid. Also, this cabbage patch looks spectacular and more fun.

Storage and use of Aggressor

It is easy to keep the heads of this cabbage, so they are well preserved until the next harvest. You can do this in a cellar or a barn on a shelf or in boxes with holes. The aggressor is perfect for winter pickling, souring and eating fresh.

If there is no storage space on the shelves, the heads can be tied and hung to the ceiling or the racks, the main thing is that they do not come into contact with each other.

Commodity quality of hybrid

Cabbage Aggressor is an advantageous variety not only for personal consumption, but also for growing for sale. If the amount of land allows, then this variety is the optimal option for obtaining a large and high-quality crop with a minimum of costs.

Also, the heads are perfectly tolerated by the transportation, which in no way affects their appearance.