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Breeders try to offer farmers new cabbage hybrids with improved qualities every year, but most farmers trust only proven varieties that have been tested by time. In particular, these include the Valentina f1 cabbage. This hybrid was bred in 2004 and has already managed to fall in love with many gardeners. The variety is late-ripening, has good appearance and taste, is well stored and suitable for fermentation. In general, it meets all the requirements and, probably, that is why it is popular. For those who are not yet familiar with the culture, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the description and photo of the Valentina f1 cabbage variety.
Detailed description of the variety
If you need to grow cabbage in the garden quickly, then the Valentine f1 variety will not work. It is late maturing. It takes about 170 days for its heads to ripen from the moment the seed germinates. You can speed up the growing process by breeding seedlings. This cultivation method is used by farmers in the central and northern regions of the country.
During the growing season, the Valentina f1 variety forms a dense, medium-sized head of cabbage. The average weight of a mature vegetable varies from 2 to 4 kg. Rounded heads of cabbage in the context of light, with a short white stump. Small-sized Valentine f1 cabbage leaves have a slightly wavy edge. A wax coating can be observed on their surface.
Good taste is the hallmark of the variety. The leaves of the vegetable are juicy and crispy. They contain a lot of sugar and practically no bitterness. The presence of a large amount of vitamins makes Valentine f1 cabbage not only tasty, but also very useful. The product has a characteristic, pronounced fresh aroma. With such good characteristics, it is worth noting that as it ripens and is stored, the taste of Valentina f1 cabbage gets better.
Variety "Valentina f1" has a high yield. With a relatively small size of heads of cabbage, cabbage can disfigure in the amount of 7-8 kg / m2... This is achieved through a high planting density. The root system of plants of the "Valentina f1" variety is compact and can be planted for every 1 m2 soil about 3 seedlings.
Cabbage "Valentina f1" is excellently stored throughout the winter. So, the harvest harvested in October can lie in a cool place until June. If special storage conditions are created, this period can be extended for several more months. You can store Valentine f1 cabbage in processed form. Heads of cabbage are perfect for salting, preparing winter preparations. Even after processing, vegetables retain their original taste, aroma and freshness. You can find out detailed information from the video about the method of winter storage of cabbage and the advantages of the Valentina f1 variety:
Cabbage variety "Valentina f1" is resistant to cracking and retains its excellent appearance and high commercial quality in any conditions. Heads of cabbage are suitable for long-term transportation. These properties, combined with high yields, make Valentina f1 cabbage ideal for commercial activities.
Variety resistance to diseases and pests
Cabbage is by nature very delicate and vulnerable to various misfortunes. When breeding the Valentine f1 hybrid, the breeders tried to put some resistance in the genetic code, and in part they succeeded. So, cabbage "Valentina f1" has excellent resistance to black leg, Alternaria, white and gray rot, vascular bacteriosis and some other ailments.Of all the possible diseases, only keels, apical rot and punctate necrosis are a threat to the variety. You can fight these diseases with the help of special drugs and folk remedies:
- The presence of apical rot is indicated by the death of the edges on the outer leaves of the head of cabbage. This disease is spread by the cabbage fly larva. You can fight it by using tobacco dust and phosphate rock.
- Punctate necrosis is dark spots on the outer and inner leaves of cabbage. The development of this non-communicable disease can be stopped by applying potash fertilizers to the soil.
- Keela is represented by numerous growths on the roots of cabbage. They impede the movement of fluids, as a result of which the plant slows down its growth, and then dies altogether. The causative agent of the disease is a fungus that can spread through the air stream or seeds. It is pointless to treat the affected plants; if symptoms are found, cabbage should be removed from the garden to prevent soil contamination. After removing the plants, the soil should be disinfected with slaked lime and special antifungal agents such as Fundazol and Cumulus.
The listed diseases can be avoided by reducing the amount of nitrogen fertilization and regulating soil moisture. With proper care, Valentina f1 cabbage will withstand the effects of all possible viruses and fungi.
"Valentina f1" has good disease resistance, but, unfortunately, it cannot resist pests. Therefore, to prevent parasitism of the cruciferous flea, cabbage fly, white butterfly and other insects, it is worth using preventive plant protection measures. Timely used tobacco dust, wood ash and all kinds of traps will surely help protect the cabbage without harming the quality of the vegetables.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Having carefully studied the description of "Valentine f1" cabbage, you can talk about its advantages and disadvantages. So, the positive qualities of the variety include:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste of cabbage, which lasts a long time and even after processing;
- excellent keeping quality and universal purpose of the product;
- resistance to cracking;
- good transportability and high commercial qualities;
- high resistance to most common diseases.
Among the disadvantages of the variety, some cultivation features should be highlighted:
- cabbage "Valentina f1" is very light-requiring;
- vegetables cannot grow fully with excessive watering;
- long ripening period allows you to grow cabbage only in seedlings.
It is thanks to this combination of qualities that the Valentina f1 cabbage has become a national favorite. It is grown in almost every vegetable garden. The high yield of the variety allows you to prepare pickled, fresh and canned vegetables in the required quantity for the whole family for the whole season.
Growing features
As a rule, the seeds from the manufacturer have already been pre-treated and do not require additional measures before sowing. Such seeds are often covered with multi-colored glaze. If the seeds were harvested at home or the manufacturer did not take care of their appropriate preparation, then the farmer must process the grain on his own:
- Soaking in a 1% manganese solution will help get rid of potential pests.
- Hardening should be carried out during the day at a temperature of +10C for endowing future Valentina f1 seedlings with increased resistance to weather disasters.
- A solution of potassium humate will allow the seeds to store nutrients and accelerate their germination. Soak the cabbage grains in this fertilizer for 12 hours immediately before sowing for seedlings.
Soil for sowing cabbage seeds for seedlings should be prepared by mixing peat, garden soil and sand.To destroy viruses, fungi and larvae of pests, the soil must be warmed up at a temperature of + 150- + 1700FROM.
It is necessary to sow seeds of the "Valentina f1" variety for seedlings 35-45 days before the intended planting of seedlings in the ground. The container for growing seedlings must be drained. It is necessary to sow grains in 2-3 pieces. to a depth of 1 cm. After 5-7 days in a warm place, the seedlings will begin to germinate. At this time, they need to provide maximum illumination.
If the grains were sown in a common container, then the seedlings of the Valentina f1 variety should be dived into separate containers at the age of 15 days. 2-3 days before the pick, it is recommended to feed the plants with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.
For growing cabbage in the garden, a sunny, protected from strong winds area is chosen, chalk or dolomite flour, organic matter and minerals are added to the soil. At the time of planting, cabbage seedlings should have 5-6 true leaves more than 15 cm long. Plants need to be planted in 2-3 pieces. 1 m2 land.
You need to take care of the Valentine f1 variety, especially the plants are afraid of over-watering. So, in hot weather, it is recommended to pour 20 liters of warm water per 1 m2 soil. In cloudy weather, the volume of liquid should be reduced to 15 liters. After watering, the soil must be loosened 5-6 cm deep. Watering should be completely stopped a month before harvesting.
Conclusion
Cabbage "Valentina f1" is a wonderful late-ripening variety that can give a good harvest to both an experienced and a novice gardener. Tight heads of cabbage have a high external and taste quality. They can be fermented and kept fresh for a long time. Delicious cabbage will become a real storehouse of vitamins and support human immunity during the cold period of the spread of viral and infectious diseases. Thus, cabbage is not just a food product, it is a low-calorie, healthy and tasty vegetable.
This year I planted this vaunted VALETINA cabbage, I did not impress! Under the same conditions, the varieties SLAVA and MOSCOW PODZIMNYA grew as always, fine, and VALENTINA's heads are small, up to 1 kilogram. No ice! One plus, for some reason neither slugs nor caterpillars eat it!
I didn't like it either. Leaves are tough and not juicy at all.