Mid-late hybrid of white cabbage Larsia f1

White cabbage is an essential food. Therefore, not only high yield and taste are important for the gardener, but also the possibility of using vegetables both in natural and pickled form. The white cabbage hybrid Larsia F1, which we will talk about, meets all these requirements.

Description of cabbage hybrid Larsia F1

Larsia F1 - a high-yielding hybrid of white cabbage of medium ripening, characterized by high resistance to diseases and pest attacks.

Origin and development

Cabbage Larsia F1 was created Dutch breeders, working for the diversified multinational company Monsanto.

Reference. Monsanto Company is a world leader in the production and sale of transgenic plant seeds.

The hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for the Central region in 2007. It is recommended for use fresh, so for pickling. Originator: Monsanto Holland B.V.

Chemical composition and beneficial properties

The table shows calorie and nutrient content in 100 g cabbage:

White cabbage Larsia F1 due to its low calorie content (26 kcal) is recognized dietary product nutrition and has the following beneficial properties:

• normalizes gastric motility, improving microflora, prevents constipation;
• removes harmful cholesterol;
• has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system;
• strengthens the immune system;
• helps in the treatment of diseases of the skin, liver and spleen.

Features of application

Larsia F1 is universal in use. Already on the 80th day after planting the seedlings, cabbage can be used to prepare salads.

Due to its density and juiciness, the hybrid is best suited for early fermentation, pickling and canning. The leaves also make excellent cabbage rolls and other stews — after heat treatment, the taste of the vegetable is not lost.

Ripening time and yield

The hybrid is mid-season, so its ripening period is ranges from 120 to 130 days (from transplanting seedlings in open ground before harvest).

Among mid-season varieties, the hybrid is rightfully considered high-yielding.. When planting about 30 thousand seeds per 1 hectare, the yield ranges from 40 to 50 tons.

Disease resistance

Despite the fact that the characteristics of Larsia cabbage indicate only resistance to Fusarium wilt, it, like all hybrids created by the Dutch, does not suffer from white and gray rot, mucous and vascular bacteriosis, and is also not susceptible to attacks by thrips, aphids, cabbage and cruciferous flea beetles.

Cold resistance

Hybrid has average frost resistance: mature forks can withstand short-term temperature drop down to -5°C.

Description of appearance and taste

Larsia F1 has a raised rosette with 20-25 gray-green leaves. Leaf blades with short petioles are covered with a thick layer of waxy coating.The edge of the leaf is slightly wavy.

Head of cabbage of rounded-flattened shape. The outer stalk reaches a length of up to 15 cm, the inner one - 5-7 cm. Forks weighing from 4 to 6 kg are white when cut.

Crispy leaves without thick veins have a sweetish taste, since the sugar content in them exceeds 4%.

Reference. A head of Larsia cabbage has a density index of 0.8 with a maximum value of 1.

For which regions is it best suited?

State Register of the Russian Federation the hybrid was approved for cultivation in North-Western, Volga-Vyatka, Ural and West Siberian regions, but due to its unpretentiousness to climatic conditions, vegetable growers grow it throughout Russia.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• good adaptation to unfavorable climatic conditions;
• consistently high productivity;
• product yield with excellent presentation - 92%;
• resistance to most diseases and pest attacks;
• versatility of use;
• good transportability.

Flaws:

• requirement for regular watering;
• short shelf life.

Difference from other varieties and hybrids

Larsia is distinguished from other mid-season varieties:

• stable yield, which is not affected by changing weather conditions;
• increased resistance to cracking;
• Possibility of use in cooking before the forks are completely ripe.

Features of planting and growing

Hybrid Larsia F1 is not intended for growing in greenhouses. In open ground, seedlings and seed planting are used. For cultivation on a small plot of land, the first method is preferable.

Preparing for landing

For seedling method will be needed:

• soil mixture;
• common tray;
• individual containers for picking;
• picking peg;
• spray;
• settled water.

Seed preparation

If the purchased seeds are not coated, before landing they must undergo step-by-step training:

1. Seeds are checked for hollowness by pouring them into a container with a 3% saline solution. Those remaining on the surface are discarded due to their unsuitability.
2. Calibrate and disinfect in potassium permanganate for 20 minutes.
3. Keep in hot water (50°C) for 15 minutes, and then in cold water for 5 minutes.
4. Treat with a growth stimulator for 12 hours.
5. Stratify on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for a day.

The soil mixture can be purchased at a specialized store or prepared independently from equal parts of peat, turf soil and river sand. After disinfection, wood ash and superphosphate are added to the soil.

Seeds are planted in a common tray according to the scheme:

• width between grooves - 3 cm;
• distance between seeds - 4 cm;
• planting depth - 1 cm.

After watering, cover the tray with plastic wrap and put in a warm place.

Attention! Since Larsia F1 is a hybrid, seeds grown independently will not reproduce the varietal characteristics.

Preparing seedlings

After the first shoots appear, the seedlings are subjected to primary hardening, placing in a well-lit, cool room (+8°C) for 7 days.

Then before transplanting into open ground optimal conditions are created for seedlings:

• daytime temperature - +16...+18°C;
• night - +7...+9°C.

Water the seedlings once every 3 days with settled water from a spray bottle.. Picking into separate containers is carried out on the 10th day (2 true leaves should form on the seedlings).

A week before the intended transplant into open ground seedlings begin to harden by taking them out into the open air and gradually increasing their stay time.Seedlings are ready for transplanting when 4-5 true leaves appear on them.

How to plant without seedlings

In an area that has been cleared of debris and fertilized since the fall, moisten the soil. According to the 60x60 cm pattern, holes are made with a diameter of 4-5 cm and a depth of 2 cm. Place 3-5 prepared seeds in each, seal with humus and carefully water.

After that the beds are covered with film. It is removed when 2 true leaves appear on the seedlings.

Important! Planting dates depend on the region and weather conditions, but the vegetable grower must wait until the night frosts stop.

Soil requirements

In autumn, the soil in the selected area is cleared of remnants of the previous harvest and weeds., after which they dig to a depth of 20-25 cm.

If the soil is too dense, peat compost is added to it (10 kg per 1 m²).

Soil acidity plays a big role. For cabbage, the pH should not be lower than 6.5. If the acidity is higher, dolomite flour must be added to the soil. It is best to fertilize with manure (8 kg per 1 m²).

Predecessors

Hybrid Larsia F1 does not develop well in the area after cruciferous crops. No matter how well the soil is fertilized, it will not be able to replenish the substances necessary for a new planting of plants of the same species.

In addition, there will be an accumulation of viruses, fungi and pests that attack similar crops.

Attention! Cabbage can only be planted in a plot where other cruciferous crops were grown after 3 years.

The best predecessors for Larsia – peas, onions, carrots, cucumbers, beets and beans.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

Seedlings are planted in open ground 30-40 days after germinationwhen 4-5 true leaves are formed on them. The holes are made according to the 60x60 cm pattern.At the bottom of each pour 1 tbsp mixed with a small amount of soil. l. wood ash and 1 tsp. superphosphate.

Planting density and depth

The distance between the holes for seedlings of a mid-season hybrid should be at least 60 cm. Higher seating density will result in underweight forks.

The depth and diameter of the holes should be such that, when transshipped, the root of the seedling along with a lump of earth can be completely placed there.

Features of cultivation

White cabbage Larsia F1 is very light-loving, therefore it is grown only in open ground in sunny areas.

Caring for this hybrid is not much different from the agricultural technology of other mid-season varieties, but gardeners who rarely come to the dacha should take care of using drip irrigation, since Larsia requires infrequent but regular watering.

Watering mode

For the first 3 weeks after transplanting seedlings into open ground, root watering is used. with a frequency of 1 time every 3 days. In the future, irrigation is carried out once every 6 days. It is better to water in the evening. In hot weather, you can practice evening sprinkling.

Loosening and hilling

Weeding, loosening and hilling of cabbage is carried out the next morning after watering or rain.. Hilling is carried out as the outer stalk grows, so that heads of cabbage didn't fall over on its side.

Top dressing

Feed the hybrid 3 times:

• nitrogen-containing fertilizers - 2 weeks after transplanting seedlings into the ground;
• phosphate - during the formation of forks;
• fertilizers containing potassium - 20 days before the expected harvest.

Disease and pest control

Crop rotation is very important to prevent diseases., carry out disinfection of soil and seed material.

It is better to combat pest attacks with folk remedies, and for prevention, plant plants rich in phytoncides (onions, garlic) around the perimeter of the site.

Difficulties in growing

The only difficulty in growing seedlings - stretching of stems in insufficient light or lack of primary hardening. This problem can be solved by using additional lighting fixtures.

Harvest and storage

Harvesting is carried out in sunny weather on the 120-130th day after transplanting the seedlingswhen the outer leaves begin to turn yellow. Cabbage is dug up by the roots. The stalk is cut with a sharp knife, leaving no more than 3 cm of the stem and 3-4 covering leaves. Before storing in the cellar, the forks are dried for 24 hours.

Storage features and keeping quality of the Larsia F1 hybrid

Larsia's shelf life is 2-4 months. It can be increased slightly if store in the cellar only intact medium-sized heads of cabbage at a temperature of +2...+4°C and a humidity of 80%.

Reviews from experienced gardeners

Summer residents note cabbage’s strong immunity to diseases and pests and its high taste.

Zoya K., Oryol region: “Before planting Larsia F1 cabbage, I studied the description of the variety, photos and reviews from gardeners. I am very pleased with the harvest. I start cutting the heads of cabbage gradually at the end of August. As it turned out, they are preserved better in the garden than in the cellar. I leave most of it for sourdough.”.

Natalya Koroshchenko, Moscow region: “Larcia was recommended by a neighbor in the country last year. I was pleased with the result. The summer was normal, but pests did not bother us. The taste is amazing, I’ll plant it again this year.”.

Conclusion

Even a novice gardener can grow the hybrid white cabbage Larsia F1.It grows in all regions of Russia, has strong immunity and produces a bountiful harvest. However, it requires watering and does not last long. And even if the first experiment does not bring a super harvest, the family will not be left without crispy sauerkraut.