Vyuga cabbage: variety description, photos, reviews

Proof that cabbage was grown in Rus' back in the 11th century are entries in ancient books - “Izbornik Svyatoslav” and “Domostroy”. Several centuries have passed since then, and interest in the white vegetable not only has not fallen, but has become even greater.

Today, gardeners have a harder time than their ancestors. After all, the range of varieties and hybrids is growing every year. If you need vegetables for pickling and winter storage, Vyuga cabbage is just what you need. The variety meets all requirements.

Description

White cabbage variety Vyuga was bred in Siberia. It has long been included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. A universal-purpose vegetable, intended for cultivation in open ground in private plots and on an industrial scale.

White cabbage Vyuga is a late-ripening variety. From germination to technical maturity it takes from 140 to 160 days. The outer and inner stalks are short. The leaves of the vertical rosette are dark or gray-green, shaped like a lyre. The waxy coating is clearly visible. There are faint waves along the edges of the sheet.

The variety's heads are round, slightly flattened, and very dense (up to 4.6 points). When cut, the leaves are white-yellow, with virtually no voids. Fork weight from 1800 to 3300 grams. Some specimens reach 5 kg.

Attention! Vyuga cabbage, according to gardeners and consumers, is one of the best varieties for winter storage.

What to plant in the Moscow region

The climate of the region is characterized by a small number of sunny days and the frequent return of cold weather. In the Moscow region, early, mid-season and mid-late varieties are planted. It is recommended to harvest white cabbage no later than mid-October.

Belarusian

The old group of varieties has been known since 1937; since then several modifications have been created. Belorusskaya 455 is a mid-late species that grows well in the Moscow region. The weight of the forks is up to 3.5 kilograms, the fit of the leaves is tight, there are no voids or gaps. For a full-fledged harvest, abundant watering and protection from diseases and pests are required.

Number one Gribovsky 147

Early variety cabbage is consumed only fresh. Do not use for blanks. When reaching technical ripeness, the forks are cut off to avoid cracking. The weight of the head of cabbage is about 2 kilograms. The structure is dense, the color is yellow-white.

Golden hectare

Full name of the variety Golden Hectare 1432. Rosette leaves with a waxy coating of gray-green color. The heads of cabbage are round, even in size, and grow simultaneously. Readiness – 110 days.

Winter

Winter Kharkovskaya withstands cold snaps and summer heat. Gives a consistently high yield regardless of weather fluctuations. It can be stored until summer, preserving its taste and beneficial microelements. When growing, it should be protected from clubroot.

Amager

The variety requires frequent watering and does not tolerate drought well. Commercial quality is at a high level - the forks are dense, without voids and bitterness. Amager is fermented, used fresh and for cooking. It stores and transports well.

Characteristic

Descriptions of the variety, photos and reviews of Vyuga cabbage will not be enough without characteristics. Let's look at the advantages:

Taste properties. The variety has excellent taste; there is no bitterness in the cabbage leaves.
Productivity is high.
Use in cooking. Since the vegetable has a universal purpose, it can be used fresh and prepared as first and second courses. But it is best to use the Vyuga variety for fermentation, pickling and long-term storage. It can be stored for almost 8 months without loss of taste and quality characteristics.
Agricultural technology. The length of the day does not negatively affect the development of cabbage. Can be grown on different soil compositions.
Transportability. Heads of cabbage of the Vyuga variety do not crack either during cultivation or when transported over long distances, and do not lose their presentation.
Diseases. The cabbage variety is resistant to many diseases, including vascular bacteriosis.

No disadvantages were noted by gardeners. The only thing you need to pay attention to is not to over-moisten the soil. Vyuga cabbage cannot tolerate this: the root system can rot, and mold appears on the lower leaves.

History of variety selection

Vyuga is a classic representative of mid-late cabbage varieties. The attractive round heads weigh about 3 kg and are distinguished by excellent taste. The variety was presented for study by the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing in 1983. It was included in the State Register in 1989 and since then has enjoyed the well-deserved attention of gardeners. Zoned for the Central regions of Russia, as well as Siberia.

Growing seedlings

White cabbage Vyuga, based on the characteristics of the variety, for the vegetable to fully ripen must be grown through seedlings in a risky farming zone. In the southern regions, sowing seeds in open ground is allowed.

Seedling method

In order for the plants to ripen at the required time, the seeds must be sown in the last ten days of March. According to the lunar calendar of 2022, it is recommended to complete the work in March: 20, 21, 26 or 30.

Soil and containers

A week before sowing cabbage seeds, the soil is prepared. You can use store-bought formulations, since all nutrients are fully balanced in them. If you prepare the soil yourself, you need to take equal parts turf soil, humus or compost, and river sand. Be sure to add wood ash under the cabbage.

Containers are chosen with a depth of at least 7-10 cm so that the root system does not feel oppressed during growth. Boxes or containers are doused with boiling water. You can add a few crystals of potassium permanganate. The containers are filled with soil and thoroughly poured with boiling water with potassium permanganate or boric acid.

Advice! The soil can be prepared differently: pour it into a sheet and steam it in the oven at 200 degrees for a quarter of an hour.

Seed preparation

Vyuga cabbage seeds germinate well. But they still need to be prepared:

Selection. After pouring the seeds onto a flat surface, select large grains. Then they are poured into cold water. Specimens that have sunk to the bottom are suitable for planting.
Disinfection. Seeds of the Vyuga variety in gauze are dipped in a light pink solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour, then washed in clean water.
Hardening. The seeds are placed for a third of an hour in hot (no more than 50 degrees) salted water (1 tablespoon of salt per liter), then in cold water. After this, the gauze with the grains is placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. This procedure allows you to grow healthy and strong Vyuga cabbage seedlings.

Sowing

The soil is sprayed with water at room temperature from a spray bottle, grooves 1 cm deep are cut and the seeds are laid out in increments of 3 cm. Glass is placed on top or film is stretched to speed up germination. As soon as the first sprout appears, the cover is removed. The temperature is reduced to 10 degrees so that the cabbage seedlings do not drag. Water as needed.

Picking

This procedure is optional. If the plants are comfortable in the container, then you can leave it in the box. To transplant seedlings of the Vyuga variety, on which 2 true leaves have formed, use separate cups or pots with a height of at least 10 cm. They are filled with soil identical to that used for growing the seedlings. It is advisable to pinch the tap root to enhance the growth of the root system.

Attention! When growing, cabbage seedlings are fed with wood ash and kept in a well-lit room at a temperature of 18 to 23 degrees.

Sowing without picking

For your own needs, you do not need a large number of cabbage seedlings. If the window sill area allows, you can sow the seeds in separate cups. The disadvantage of this method is the high consumption of seeds. After all, 2-3 seeds are sown in each glass, followed by the removal of weak shoots. But when transplanted into the ground, the plants are less injured; the Vyuga cabbage seedlings turn out strong, as in the photo.

Sowing seeds in the ground

In the southern regions of Russia, you can sow Vyuga cabbage seeds directly into open ground. To do this, prepare holes at intervals of 25 cm, with row spacing of 30 cm. Humus and wood ash are added to each hole and poured with boiling water and potassium permanganate.

Sow 2-3 seeds. Cover the top with a plastic bottle with a cork or film. If there is a threat of return frosts, then the bottles are not removed even after germination, only the cap is unscrewed for a day. After germination, weak plants are removed, leaving one seedling in each hole. With this method, no picking or transplanting to a new place is required.

Vyuga cabbage variety

White cabbage Vyuga is a new variety bred at the West Siberian Vegetable Station. This is a well-known and very common variety. Gardeners grow this cabbage for the winter because it stores well. The appearance of the forks is presentable, which is why it is suitable for sale. But what else can the variety please you with? You can learn about the qualities and features of Vyuga from this article.

Description of the Vyuga cabbage variety

Vyuga cabbage is a medium-late variety, ripens in 140-145 days from the moment of germination. The rosette of this cabbage is vertical, 35-45 cm high. The diameter of the rosette can reach 110 cm, but more often it is about 85 cm. There are approximately 10-15 leaves per rosette.

They are round in shape, slightly oblong, dense, and medium in size. The plate is round, up to 40 cm wide and 40 cm long. The leaves are slightly concave, with wavy edges. The color is gray-green with a pronounced layer of waxy coating. Petiole approximately 12 cm with 2-3 lobes.

Venation is present to an average degree.

Interesting!

Only a cool, dark room with a temperature of -1...+1 degrees and a humidity of 90-95% is suitable for storing cabbage.

The leaves are juicy and crispy after resting for a while. The upper leaves have an anthocyanin color, and those below are light green.

The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of first and second courses, pickling, pickling.

Ripe Vyuga cabbage

Characteristics of Vyuga cabbage

All the main characteristics of Vyuga cabbage are quite good:

The Vyuga cabbage variety is resistant to temperature changes, especially spring frosts.
There is resistance to cracking of heads of cabbage.
There is immunity to vascular and mucous bacteriosis. There is also moderate resistance to fomatosis and blackleg.
Vyuga cabbage is stored very well without loss of taste or external qualities for about 6-7 months.
An average harvest of 10 kg is harvested from each square meter.
Heads of cabbage are easily transported and are quickly sold on the market due to their presentable appearance.
The taste is excellent and the taste improves as it is stored; the cabbage is filled with juice and concentrates vitamins, sugars, and minerals.

Vyuga cabbage seeds

Growing and caring for cabbage

In the southern regions, this variety can be grown using the seed method - immediately sowing it in a permanent place in a greenhouse or open ground, but in the middle and northern regions, gardeners use the seedling method.

Seedlings begin to be grown 50 days before planting - approximately in April. The seeds are planted no more than 0.5-1 cm into the ground. When the sprouts have reached normal size (4-5 leaves) and are ready to be planted in a permanent place, they can be replanted.

There is a distance of 70 cm between the rows, and 45-50 cm between individual sprouts.

Care is not very difficult and consists of simple procedures that are known to every gardener.

Watering is needed as needed so that the soil does not dry out too much. When the head of cabbage begins to fill, reduce watering by half.
Loosening the soil is necessary for good soil aeration, as well as for the prevention of diseases and pests. In addition, weeding makes it easier to kill weeds.
Seedlings are fertilized several times a season so that the cabbage grows quickly and is tasty. At the beginning of the plant’s growth, you can feed it with some kind of growth regulator (“Ecosil”, “Peat Oxidate”, “Rostmoment”), as well as nitrogen fertilizer.

Interesting!

Due to the fact that Vyuga cabbage contains a lot of sugar, it is ideal for pickling. The main thing is to let it sit for a while after harvesting so that it acquires its natural taste.

Planting Vyuga cabbage

To prevent the beds from drying out too quickly and to provide the most suitable environment for cabbage, you can mulch the plantings.
If pests are noticeable on the crop, you need to treat it with insecticides, if there are diseases, with fungicides. But as for the type of drug, it all depends on the ripening period of the plant. If it is still young, then you can take a chemical preparation; if it has already grown up, you can take a biological one. It is recommended to treat adult heads of cabbage with solutions prepared according to folk recipes.

Vyuga cabbage ripens around mid-September, sometimes a little later if the summer was cold or rainy. It is not recommended to delay harvesting. If the heads of cabbage are overexposed in the garden, their shelf life will be reduced. In addition, in the fall, many pests are looking for a place to overwinter and can get into accessible and ready-to-harvest cabbage.

Planting and care in the ground

From the description of the variety it follows that Vyuga cabbage is a light-loving plant, so when planning a vegetable garden, choose a sunny place for planting. The soil is prepared in the fall. Before digging, weeds are removed, compost and humus are added. Fresh manure is also not prohibited. During the fall and winter it manages to rot. In the spring, all that remains is to prepare the holes and fill them with wood ash.

Holes for Vyuga cabbage are made at a distance of 45-50 cm and filled with water. In each hole, depending on the condition of the soil, 1 or 2 liters. As a rule, white cabbage is planted in two rows with row spacing of up to 70 cm for ease of care. Each plant is buried down to the first true leaf. Work is carried out in cloudy weather or in the evening if the day is clear. In this case, the seedlings have time to adapt overnight and are less sick.

Advice! If the next day is very hot, cabbage plantings can be shaded with any available materials.

Features of care

Caring for Vyuga is not difficult; agricultural techniques are almost the same for all varieties of cabbage. Although there are some nuances.

Watering

As already noted in the description, Vyuga is a moisture-loving plant. Watering should be regular, but there is no need to be zealous: excess moisture or drying out of the soil leads to disease or reduced yield. It is recommended to water the cabbage twice a week if the weather is dry. At least 10 liters of water will be required per square meter. During rainy periods, watering is reduced to a minimum.

Attention! At first, seedlings of the Vyuga variety are watered carefully so as not to expose the root system. As they grow, irrigation is carried out on the leaves.

Top dressing

In addition to watering, white cabbage of the Vyuga variety must be fertilized to obtain a decent harvest. Since gardeners try not to use chemicals on private plots, they can limit themselves to organic matter. According to reader reviews, infusions of mullein, chicken manure, and fermented green grass are excellent for feeding.

The amount and frequency of additional feeding of Vyuga cabbage depends on the characteristics of the soil and the condition of the seedlings, but no more than five times during the growing season. You need to understand that excess fertilizer causes the accumulation of nitrates.

Advice! It is advisable to combine fertilizing with watering.

Harvest and storage

The peculiarity of the Vyuga variety is that its heads of cabbage can be stored for up to 8 months. This is longer than other varieties. And they are more resistant to diseases that occur under improper storage conditions. The crop ripens 130–140 days after emergence. Cabbage harvesting takes place in dry weather. Don't wait for frost. The minimum permissible temperature on the day of harvest is +5…+7°С. Cut the stalk with a sharp knife, leaving a height of 8–12 cm.

Place for storage in boxes or boxes with good ventilation. The air temperature in the room should be from 0°C to +5°C, humidity - 90–95%. The Vyuga variety deserves attention for its taste and commercial qualities. Long shelf life, good shelf life, disease resistance and unpretentiousness are additional arguments for growing this particular variety on the site.

Diseases and pests

The white cabbage variety Vyuga is resistant to many diseases. But powdery mildew and blackleg can bother her. If diseased plants appear, they must be immediately removed and destroyed. And the place where the bushes grew should be disinfected. Preventive measures are a mandatory procedure. It is carried out at the stage of preparing seeds and soil, and then before transplanting. Potassium permanganate and Bordeaux mixture are used as remedies.

Among the main pests are:

butterflies and caterpillars;
cruciferous flea beetles;
cabbage fly;
aphids and slugs.

It is not necessary to use pesticides as a means of pest control. By planting marigolds, marigolds, nasturtiums, parsley, dill, celery or other strong-smelling garden plants between the plants, you can repel most insects. You can use mulching to combat slug infestations.

If nothing works, it is recommended to use special drugs:

Nemabact;
Aktofit;
Bicol.

These products also destroy fungi and nematodes.

Other varieties of white cabbage: