Mid-late high-yielding hybrid of cabbage Kolya f1

Kolya f1 is a young, but already popular among vegetable growers, hybrid of white cabbage. The choice of gardeners is due to its high yield, resistance to a number of diseases, the possibility of universal use, a pleasant sweet taste and long-term storage of heads of cabbage. We invite you to learn more about the advantages of the hybrid and its requirements for planting and growing.

Description of cabbage hybrid Kolya F1

This is a first generation white cabbage hybrid, bred by breeders from the Netherlands. It is characterized by large, dense heads of round shape, suitable for universal use and without bitterness in taste.

Breeding history

The hybrid was bred by Dutch breeders Seminis Vegetable Seeds, a seed company. It was included in the State Register of Russia in 2010.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, beneficial properties

100 g of cabbage contains:

• ascorbic acid – 36.6 mg;
• vitamin E – 0.15 mg;
• vitamin B6 – 0.124 mg;
• vitamin B1 – 0.061 mg;
• vitamin A – 0.03 mg;
• potassium – 170 mg;
• calcium – 40 mg;
• phosphorus – 26 mg;
• sodium – 18 mg.

Regular consumption of white cabbage helps avoid development of atherosclerosis, helps improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers. The vegetable is useful for insomnia, headaches and spleen diseases, increases appetite, has a diuretic and mild laxative effect.

Features of application

The heads of this cabbage are used in fresh, fermented, salted, added to vegetable salads and first courses, stew and canned.

Ripening time and yield

This is a mid-late ripening hybrid - heads of cabbage ripen 130-135 days after planting seedlings in open ground.

Average yield – 370-498 c/ha. The yield of marketable products is 92%.

Reference. The maximum yield was recorded in the Ryazan region - 652 c/ha.

Resistance to diseases, pests and cold

Kolya f1 is resistant to mucous and vascular bacteriosis, fusarium, and thrips. With improper care and unfavorable climatic conditions, the hybrid can be affected:

• blackleg;
• clubroot;
• white rot;
• cabbage flies;
• whites;
• scoops;
• cabbage aphids and bugs.

Mature plants tolerate air temperature drops to –6…–8°C.

Characteristics, description of the appearance of leaves and heads of cabbage, taste

The hybrid forms dense, uniform heads of cabbage with a round, slightly flattened shape., which grow up to 22.5 cm in diameter and weigh 2-2.5 k; some specimens reach a mass of 4-8 kg.

Leaf rosette raised, covering leaves of medium size, transversely oval in shape, bubbly, with slightly wavy edges, colored gray-green and covered with a strong waxy coating. When cut, the heads of cabbage are white. The inner stalk is medium in size, the outer stalk is 9-10 cm long.

The cabbage tastes juicy and sweet, without bitterness.

Growing regions and climate requirements

Hybrid Kohl f1 is included in the State Register with permission to grow in Northwestern, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Ural and West Siberian regions.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of a hybrid:

• immunity to diseases and pests characteristic of the crop;
• high productivity;
• possibility of mechanical harvesting;
• crack resistance;
• long shelf life and transportability;
• pleasant taste without bitterness;
• possibility of universal use of heads of cabbage;
• ease of care;
• ability to adapt to climatic conditions;
• the possibility of a long stay on the root after ripening.

Among the minor disadvantages are: high external stalk, which necessitates regular hilling.

Difference from other varieties and hybrids

A comparison of Koli f1 with other mid-late ripening hybrids is presented in the table:

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Features of planting and growing

The hybrid is suitable for growing in seedlings and without seedlings. The main thing is to take into account the climatic conditions of the region, choose the right planting site, prepare the seeds and the site.

Preparing for landing

Seeds for seedlings are sown in early April. More precise dates are calculated based on the fact that seedlings appear 8-10 days after sowing, and seedlings are planted in the ground when they reach 50-55 days of age.

The soil is treated in advance with a solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide "Maxim". Planting material is disinfected before sowing - the seeds are soaked for 20 minutes in a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate, then washed with clean water and dried.

Reference. The substrate for sowing seeds is prepared from equal parts of turf soil, peat and sand with the addition of 0.5 tbsp. wood ash per 2 liters of soil mixture.

The prepared soil mixture is poured into low wooden boxes, plastic containers or other containers, place the seeds at a distance of at least 1 cm from each other, cover them with a layer of earth no more than 1.5 cm thick and spray with settled water from a spray bottle.

Cover the container with seeds with plastic wrap and put in a warm place at a temperature of +20°C. After 8-10 days, when shoots appear, the temperature is reduced to +8...+10°C to avoid stretching and diseases of the sprouts. After another 2 weeks, the daytime temperature is increased to +15...+17°C, and the night temperature is left the same.

When the sprouts form a pair of true leaves, the seedlings are planted and nitrogen fertilizers are applied, for example, a urea solution. In the phase of appearance of 3-4 leaves, seedlings are fed with mineral fertilizers for seedlings.

15 days before transplanting the seedlings to the beds, the seedlings begin to harden. Containers with seedlings are taken out into fresh air, first for 2 hours, then the time is gradually increased. In the last few days, the seedlings are not taken indoors.

How to plant without seedlings

In the southern regions, seedless cultivation of Koli f1 is acceptable. To do this, in the fall the area is dug up, cleared of plant remains and other debris, and fed with compost or humus.

From the beginning of April to the end of May, seeds are sown in open ground, deepened by 1.5-2 cm and maintaining a distance between seeds of 35-40 cm, and sprinkled with a layer of earth. Shoots with this planting method appear on days 4-6.

Soil requirements

The hybrid prefers fertile, loose, moisture-permeable soil with good aeration and low or neutral acidity. The best option is loam.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

Seedlings are transplanted into the ground at the age of 50-55 dayswhen the sprouts form 5-6 true leaves.

Landing algorithm:

1. 2 hours before transplanting, seedlings are watered abundantly.
2. In the prepared area, beds are formed at a distance of 50 cm from each other.
3. Planting holes are dug every 35 cm and 1 tbsp is added. wood ash, 1 tbsp. l. double superphosphate and 1 tsp. urea.
4. The seedlings are removed from the containers and placed in holes, deepening down to 1 true leaf.
5. The holes are filled with water and, after it is absorbed, covered with soil.
6. The soil around the seedlings is mulched to prevent rapid evaporation of water and the formation of a dry crust on the surface.

Nuances of care

During the growth of leaf rosettes, cabbage is watered every 5-7 days., during drought - once every 3 days. When watering, they are guided by weather conditions and the condition of the soil - it should not dry out, but stagnation of moisture is also unacceptable. During the period of setting heads, the frequency of watering is increased - the soil should be moistened by at least 70-75%.

Reference. For irrigation use warm, settled water.

Loosening to a depth of 5 cm is first carried out 1.5-2 weeks after planting the seedlings in the ground., then after each watering or rain, but already 8 cm deep. This helps improve access of oxygen and moisture to the roots and prevents the formation of a dry crust on the soil surface.

To prevent the heads of cabbage from falling to one side, they are hilled 20 days after planting the seedlings in the ground and 2 weeks later.

Fertilizers are applied 4 times during the growing season, alternating organic (cow manure solution, wood ash) and mineral (with a high content of potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus) fertilizing.

Disease and pest control

Diseases and pests that affect Kolya f1 are presented in the table:

The use of toxic chemicals is permitted only until formation of heads of cabbage.

Difficulties in growing

Problems that may arise when cultivating this hybrid:

• bringing the seed shells to the surface of the substrate along with the seedlings - the planting material is not deep enough when sowing;
• the formation of loose heads of cabbage with small leaves - cabbage grows in the shade, it does not have enough light.

Harvest and storage

The harvest is harvested in late summer - early autumn in dry weather at air temperature +4…+7°C. The ripeness of heads of cabbage is determined by their density. The heads of cabbage are pulled out of the ground, and the stalk is cut off immediately before harvesting for storage.

The collected cabbage is inspected and sorted, putting aside damaged specimens and choosing for storage the most dense vegetables with two covering green leaves.

Heads of cabbage suitable for storage are laid out on a wooden floor. in 2-3 rows with stalks up or hung on crossbars, having previously been tied in pairs.

Under optimal conditions (at temperature 0…+2°C and air humidity 91-97%) the harvest is stored for 10 months without loss of commercial and taste qualities.

Tips and reviews from experienced gardeners

Experienced farmers recommend:

1. Plant Kolya f1 after garlic, peas, potatoes, carrots, beans, and onions. The worst predecessors are arugula, radishes, cruciferous crops, radish.
2. Do not plant cabbage in the same place earlier than after 4 years.
3. Light frosts are allowed before harvesting. Heads of cabbage that have survived a drop in air temperature to –2…–3°C while growing are formed as juicy as possible.

Reviews from vegetable growers about Kolya cabbage f1, presented on specialized forums, are positive.

Evgeniy, Moscow region.: “We grow cabbage on our plot not only for our own needs, but also for sale, so we plant different varieties. At the same time, most of the area is occupied by Kolya f1 - it has a high yield, beautiful, dense and tasty heads of cabbage that tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time. Well, and a little more commercial benefit - few people know this cabbage, so they often buy it as a new product, an exclusive product.”.

Marina, Samara: “I planted this hybrid for the first time 3 years ago and since then I don’t even want to try other varieties. Cabbage requires minimal care, the heads ripen smoothly, do not spoil or crack if the crop is not harvested right away, their taste is excellent - a juicy, sweet, tender vegetable, with no bitterness at all. I’m pleased with the shelf life – more than six months without the slightest hint of spoilage.”.

Conclusion

Having practically no disadvantages, the Kolya f1 cabbage hybrid has many positive characteristics, including the ability to adapt to the climate of different regions, abundant yield, immunity to diseases, ease of care, high marketability and taste of cabbages.