Cabbage Kolobok - variety description, planting and care

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There are many varieties of cabbage that differ in terms of ripening or other characteristics. Cabbage variety "Kolobok" is widespread and gardeners often use it when planting.

White cabbage Kolobok belongs to hybrids, it was bred by the best specialists of the Moscow region, at the beginning of the two thousandth years. After the opening, popularity gained momentum every year, and is still growing, despite the years passed.

The proof that this variety is good is the number of seeds that have been sold - about 50,000 kilograms in 25 years.

Cabbage Kolobok: variety description

At the moment, this variety is grown in different regions, as well as in all regions of the Russian Federation. "Kolobok" is a hybrid of the initial generation, so its seed cannot be obtained from cabbage, because the appearance and taste of the fruit will change and will not retain its previous appearance. This variety belongs to the middle ripening period, the fruit becomes ripe 3.5-4 months after planting the seedlings.

Early cabbage Kolobok has interesting leaves, which are cast in the sun with a dark turquoise hue, and there are whitish spots on the inner surface. The leaves have a rounded shape with a wave at the edges, and each leaf is covered with a bloom of wax. The fruit itself reaches up to 5 kg, itself is densely packed with sheets, the stump is rather small in size. The yield of this variety is high, if you plant in huge quantities at the same time, observing all the rules for care, then the harvest can turn out to be up to 100,000 kilograms per hectare.

Since the Kolobok variety is a hybrid, its fruits are used in a variety of ways, it is well suited for pickling, pickling, using in salads, stewing, cooking soup, and so on. The variety of uses is very large, which also makes it popular.

Cabbage Kolobok: characteristic of the variety

The main features of the variety:

• Good taste and many uses in cooking.
• A stable crop, about 20 kg per 1 square meter, but such a crop can only be obtained with proper care.
• Long shelf life of fruits, about 250 days after harvest. And the peculiarity is that the variety does not lose its taste, nutrients and appearance.
• The Kolobok variety is not prone to cracking of fruits.
• The ability to maintain its appearance, therefore, such a variety survives any kind of transportation well.
• High resistance to various pathogenic and viral diseases and pests.

Due to its advantages, the variety is becoming more and more popular, but there is a slight inconvenience in growing this variety, this is that it is picky about watering.

Landing

Landing can be done in different ways and each of them has its own pros and cons.

Method without seedlings

Pros:

• The fruits are large.
• The ripening period of the head of cabbage is reduced by 2-3 weeks.
• The seedlings become strong and seasoned.

Minuses:

This method has only one drawback, it is that you will have to spend a large number of seeds, since many sprouts will be removed.

Method without seedlings.

In this way, the Kolobok variety is planted either in a peat pot or in open ground. For this, 4 pieces of seeds are planted in the hole, with each hole at a distance of 0.8 meters from the other hole. After planting, the pits are covered with foil to create a greenhouse effect. After the seedlings begin to grow, the first leaves (about 6-7 pieces) begin to appear, you need to choose a single seedling, while getting rid of the rest.

Preparation for the method using seedlings

Sowing with this planting method is carried out 2 months before the time when the cabbage will be planted in a permanent place, and such a transplant should be carried out in mid-spring, or rather April. Such an early sowing can simply be explained by the fact that the Kolobok cabbage is of a late ripening period.

Soil preparation

Sowing must be carried out in special soil, which must be prepared in advance. First, fertile soil is a success, so a balanced soil can be used to increase its fertility. Experts recommend preparing the soil yourself, using a mixture that consists of: humus 20%, mullein 10% and peat 70%. Thanks to such soil, the plant will grow and develop faster, and the ripening period will be reduced by 2 weeks.

Before the sowing itself, the soil should be shed with a solution of potassium permanganate, while the solution should be concentrated and have a bright shade. Then ash should be added to the soil and carefully moved. Ash is a fertilizer that is considered natural and harmless, because it makes up for the lack of essential elements.

Cabbage seeds Kolobok and their preparation for planting

To prevent the appearance of diseases in the first time after sowing, it is necessary to disinfect the seeds. We need hot water (40-45 degrees) and seeds that are in gauze, dip the gauze in water and leave for 20-25 minutes. Then take out and put in plain cold water, then remove from the water and dry.

After disinfection, you can plant the Kolobok cabbage, it is important that the seeds are planted in the ground exactly 9-10 millimeters, it simply cannot be deeper. After planting, the soil should be watered, but not overflowed, as there is a chance of damage and washing out of the seeds. Experts recommend using a sprayer. After that, you can cover with foil, but this is optional.

Cabbage Kolobok: growing and care after planting

Post-planting care is simple. Firstly, the seedlings of the Kolobok cabbage need watering, but watering should be moderate and carried out only using cold water. After the emergence of seedlings, it is necessary to provide good light, otherwise the seedlings may develop poorly. Secondly, it is necessary to dive, but do this only after the appearance of four large leaves. When diving, they are seated 10 centimeters apart, but in general it is best to plant them separately, in pots. In the second case, when the plant grows and needs a transplant, the process itself will take place without injury. Transplanting into open ground only occurs when the seedlings are accepted.

Fertilizing the soil

Top dressing of the soil has a strong influence on the development of the Kolobok, therefore it is necessary to fertilize the soil 2-3 times.

• Seedlings, which have been cut, after 2 weeks need to be fed with ammonium nitrate (about 15 grams), phosphate (about 30 grams), potassium (about 15 grams). Mix all components and add water (about 10 liters).
• A week before transplanting into open ground, it is necessary to nourish the soil using 20 grams of phosphate, 35 grams of potassium, potassium permanganate 0.1 grams. After that you need to pour it with warm water. This is done so that there is no burn.
• If you don't like mineral fertilizer, you can use organic fertilizer. To do this, you can use a mullein, add 15 grams of a mullein to 2 liters of water.

Cabbage Kolobok: care in a permanent habitat

Planting in a permanent place must be correct, first you need to plant the cabbage 55 centimeters apart. It is recommended to plant the cabbage in rows, as this will make it easier to care for them. Growing a plant successfully is simple enough.

Watering

Regular and moderate watering is necessary for the Kolobok variety. Usually 10 or more liters of water are used per 1 square meter. Watering depends on the weather and the climate where it grows, but you need to know that dry soil and lack of water have a bad effect on the plant, especially on the amount of harvest that it will give.

At first, watering is carried out only around the root system. Then from above or in rows, this method will wash off the pests. You can water this variety with sprinkling, which will have a good effect on the plant.

Loosening

To obtain a sufficient amount of air, loosening must be carried out, this process must be carried out after watering. Thanks to hilling, the roots become stronger, this is due to the appearance of new small roots on the sides of the large roots, therefore, hilling is considered an important and necessary step in the care of cabbage. Raise the ground a little every week.

What is the gingerbread cabbage resistant to?

This variety is resistant to any pests and diseases, especially to diseases of Cruciferous crops. Also, the fruits are not contaminated with diseases of viruses, fungi and bacteria.

Harvest

All varieties should be harvested only in good and sunny weather. First, you need to cut off the leaves that grow on the sides and then cut the head off. Put them on a cloth or boards in the sun, this is necessary to dry the fruit. After the heads of cabbage must be removed for storage.

Cabbage Russian Kolobok is often used in preparations for the winter, as it differs in its taste. It can be salted, fermented, pickled. Also, its feature is long-term storage without losing its taste. You need to store the cabbage in the cellar.

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