Parel cabbage – description of the variety, photos, reviews

Parel F1 is a good cabbage hybrid of very early ripening period. The development was carried out by a company from the Netherlands, Bejo Zaden BV. In 1993, cabbage was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. The vegetable is recommended for cultivation in the following regions of our country:

Uralsk.
East Siberian.
Far Eastern.
West Siberian.
Severny.
North-West.
Volga-Vyatka.
Central.
Central Chernozem.
North Caucasus.

Parel F1 is suitable for cultivation at home and for industrial production.

The article will contain photos of heads of cabbage, reviews from gardeners, positive and negative aspects of the Parel F1 hybrid, as well as a full description of the variety.

Characteristics

As already mentioned in the introduction, this is an early ripening hybrid. The incomplete growing season (after planting the seedlings in the exhaust gas) lasts about 60 days.

The leaf rosette is small, the leaves are directed vertically.

The heads of cabbage are round and light green in color. There is a small or medium poker inside. A fully matured “head” weighs approximately 0.8-1.8 kg. The structure of the Parel head is very dense. The taste is good. Dry matter in vegetables is up to 7%. It is recommended to grow this hybrid exclusively for fresh consumption.

Productivity is good. From 1 m2 you can harvest up to 4.5 kg of quality cabbage. It is recommended to grow no more than 55-60 thousand plants on an area of 1 hectare.

The hybrid heads of cabbage are famous among summer residents due to their high resistance to cracking. After complete ripening, the vegetable can remain on the site for up to 15 days without the risk of cracking. Also, this variety is not prone to flowering.

Description of early cabbage

Early ripening cabbage has a short ripening period - its growing season lasts 75-110 days . The first harvest takes place in mid-June. The short ripening period allows farmers to grow the vegetable twice per season.

Features of early varieties:

light weight of heads of cabbage,
relatively loose structure,
dense core
crispy, juicy, tender leaves.

The vegetable is consumed fresh in the preparation of vitamin salads, soups and cabbage soup are cooked from it. Growing cabbage is not difficult, but if harvested untimely and excessively watered, the heads of cabbage will crack. Early varieties can withstand temperature drops to 0...-2°C.

Early cabbage is less resistant to diseases, has a short shelf life, and is not used for fermentation or pickling.

In central Russia, seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of February, in Siberia, in the Urals - at the end of April.

Attention! Early varieties of cabbage are suitable for growing in open ground in the southern and central regions of the country. In the northern regions, the crop grows in greenhouse conditions.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Ideal varieties of cabbage, as we know, simply do not exist. Therefore, the Parel F1 also has its disadvantages. But to a greater extent they are easily offset by a number of advantages, in particular:

Cabbage ripens very quickly.
Due to the high density of the head, it is easily transported, which is a definite advantage for commercial cultivation.
The variety is high-yielding. From 1 m2 you can collect up to 4.5 kg.
The hybrid is characterized by uniform yield formation.
Cabbage has excellent taste.
The heads of cabbage do not crack even 2 weeks after ripening.
Thanks to its high vitamin C content, Parel F1 is simply ideal for preparing dishes for children.

However, it is worth noting its shortcomings. These include:

Since this is an early ripening variety and it is very “soft”, it is not suitable for pickling.
Despite the high yields, they are still lower than those of similar competitive varieties.
The average weight of a head of cabbage is 0.8-1 kg, which is a rather small indicator.
Parel F1 has a very short shelf life.

Varieties of cauliflower and broccoli

Cauliflower and broccoli are close relatives. These are annual species. The edible part of the vegetable in both cases is the inflorescences. They are dense, fleshy, gathered around thick legs. Cauliflower has a white, cream or light green inflorescence. In broccoli, it is not so dense, green in color, and collected around the central core. Both types or varieties of cabbage are healthy. Nutritionists around the world recommend including broccoli in your diet.

Cauliflower varieties

Medium cauliflower and the best varieties weigh up to 3 kg. The crop is capricious and often gets sick, which is why fewer gardening clients buy seeds. The best varieties of cauliflower developed to date:

Express. This is the name of the best early variety with a growing season of 55-65 days. The mass of the heads is small, about 300-350 g. The color is white with a faint yellow tint. Cabbage is very tasty and resistant to bacteriosis.
Mavir-74. This crop produces 2 harvests per year. The heads are large, weighing 400-1200 g, lumpy, white.
Flora Blanca. This is a Polish variety with high yield. The weight of the heads is about 1200 g, the color is yellow or cream. Cabbage can be stored for a long time and can bear fruit until autumn frosts.
White beauty. It reaches condition in 125 days, the head weighs 1200 g. The taste is high, it is well suited for freezing.
Cortez F1. The growing season of this cabbage variety is 75 days. The heads are very large, their weight is 2-3 kg.
Amerigo F1. A high-yielding hybrid ripens in 75-80 days. The head weighs about 3 kg and is universal in use. The variety requires fertilizing.
Guarantee. This is an early variety that is harvested 45-50 days after planting. The head of cabbage weighs 300-1000 g and has a cream color.
Abeni F1. Ripens within 55 days. The heads are creamy, dense, with an almost smooth surface. The variety weighs 2.5-3 kg, suitable for any type of processing.
Regent. Early variety with small heads (300-600 g). Its yield and ripening time vary depending on the weather and climatic zone. The variety is resistant to many diseases.
Marvel. Ripens early, suitable for growing in industrial greenhouses. The average weight of a head of cabbage is 900 g.
Elena the beautiful. This is an early ripening cauliflower with excellent taste. The heads are flat-rounded, with a yellowish tint, and weigh on average 1500 g.
White perfection-NK F1. Condition occurs after 70-75 days. The inflorescence is white, well covered with leaves, weight - about 950 g.
White Excel F1. Ripens in 70 days, gives a good harvest. The head weighs 2.5-3 kg, tightly covered with leaves. The variety is resistant to humidity, spring frosts, and diseases.
Snow Maiden F1. An unpretentious hybrid with dense white heads weighing about 1.2-1.5 kg. It has excellent taste characteristics.
Vinson F1. Its growing season lasts for 95-100 days, the heads weigh 1.4-1.8 kg and are uniform. Grows quickly, is disease resistant, and transports well.
Baldo F1. It has a short growing season, 55 days. The head weighs 1-2 kg, dense, with wide leaves.
Bruce F1. Ripens in 55-60 days, has dense snow-white heads. Tolerates temperature changes well. It is grown in greenhouses and in open ground; the variety does not require large amounts of fertilizer.
Seoul F1. Mid-season hybrid with a growing season of 70-75 days. The head is small, up to 1000 g. The leaves are raised and tall.
Whitexel F1. The growing season is 65-75 days. The heads are dense, rounded-flat, snow-white, weighing about 2.5 kg. The hybrid is unpretentious and tolerates temperature changes well.
Lecanu f1. Ripens in 70-75 days, has large inflorescences weighing 2-3 kg. The harvest is harvested at the same time, it is well transported, and has an excellent presentation.
Fortaleza F1. The growing season is 75-80 days. The inflorescences weigh 2-2.3 kg, have a white tint, and are easily transported. They are best consumed fresh.
Incline F1. Japanese late hybrid with a growing season of 90 days. The heads are white and weigh 1.5-2 kg. The species tolerates high humidity well and is disease resistant.
Malimba F1. The heads are milky white, weigh up to 1500 g, dome-shaped, dense. Cabbage is demanding on soil and fertilizing.
F1 graffiti. Cauliflower has an unusual lilac or violet hue, ripens in 70-80 days, the head weighs 700-1100 g. Cabbage is useful for pathologies of the heart and blood vessels.
Candide Charm F1. An unpretentious hybrid that bears fruit in all weather conditions. The growing season is 75-80 days, the heads weigh about 1000-2000 g, and are well protected from the sun by leaves.
Smilla F1. Ripens within 65-75 days. The head of cabbage is round, dense, weighs 900-1600 g, is easily transported, and resistant to disease.
Veronica F1. Cabbage with light green inflorescences resembling a Christmas tree. Ripens in 80-90 days. The head weighs about 2 kg, is poorly covered with leaves, they have a triangular shape.
Purple head. Cauliflower with purple or purple inflorescences takes a long time to ripen, about 160 days, and is resistant to cold. The head weighs 1100-1500 g.
Yarik F1. Cabbage ripens in 60-65 days. Its unique quality is the orange color of the head due to the high carotene content. Inflorescence weight - 300-500 g.
Barcelona F1. The growing season is 75-80 days. The inflorescences are dense, juicy, the head weighs about 3 kg, suitable for any culinary processing.
White cloud. Ripens in 110-115 days. The heads are flat-rounded, with slight tuberosity. The mass of the inflorescence is 400-600 g. The hybrid retains its quality for a long time when stored in the refrigerator.
Space Star F1. The harvest is harvested after 70-75 days. The inflorescences are soft cream in color, lumpy, reminiscent of whipped cream. The heads are dense, weigh 2-3 kg.
Skywalker F1. The Dutch hybrid is harvested after 95 days. It has a developed root system and is therefore resistant to drought. The heads are white, large, weigh 2.5-3.5 kg.
Snowball. Reaches condition in 90-110 days. The heads are dense, white, weigh 600-900 g. The variety is resistant to bad weather and diseases.
Parisian. Condition occurs 80 days after planting seedlings grown from seeds. The heads are large, up to 2 kg. The variety is resistant to cold.
Fremont. Cabbage with a compact white inflorescence weighing about 1000-2000 g. Ripens in 80 days, is well transported.

Broccoli varieties

Broccoli grows well in greenhouse conditions

We started growing broccoli, or calabrese, relatively recently, which is why all its varieties are new for summer residents. There are greenhouse varieties, early, middle and late hybrids, varieties intended for northern latitudes. Rating of the most interesting of them:

Batavia F1. An early variety with average yield tolerates temperature changes well. It does not store well, but can be used for processing and freezing.
Lord F1. The harvest can be harvested within 2 months after planting. It has a good taste and is suitable for preservation.
Ironman F1. Hybrid with medium ripening periods. The mass of inflorescences is 400-600 g, they have a good taste.
Montop F1. The harvest is harvested in 60-65 days. The inflorescences are dense, juicy, weigh about 900 g. The crop is demanding on soil and resistant to cold.
Dwarf. This is a mid-early broccoli variety that is well suited for processing. Head weight - 300-400 g.
Fortune. Broccoli with small heads, up to 150 g. It is frost-resistant and has an excellent bite.
Agassi F1. Ripens late, can be stored for up to 5 months. The fruits are large, about 700 g.
Marathon F1. A late hybrid, resistant to cold and disease, but does not tolerate heat well. The inflorescence weighs about 700 g.
Parthenon F1. Japanese broccoli hybrid with a growing season of 80-85 days. Suitable for growing in any climate. The inflorescence is compact, weighing 400-800 g, with good taste.
Lazarus. A variety of broccoli cabbage that can be grown in central Russia, Siberia and the Urals. Ripens in 70 days and is not afraid of frost.
Tone. A variety with small heads and early ripening. It tastes like green peas.
Emperor. The growing season is 80 days. The shape resembles a Christmas tree, the inflorescences are of a delicate light green color.
Lucky. A greenhouse variety, the inflorescences weigh 700-900 g and ripen in 70 days.
Continental. Another greenhouse variety with large inflorescences (600-900 g). Well stored and transported.
Monaco F1. The growing season is 70-75 days. The inflorescences weigh about 2 kg, smooth, dome-shaped. The hybrid can be frozen or eaten fresh. It goes especially well in dishes with the addition of Lacrima and Fiorentina wines.
Linda. The growing season lasts about 3 months. The weight of the fruit is 300-400 g, they can be eaten fresh or canned.

To get the best harvest of broccoli and cauliflower, the plants are fed. Several times a season, superphosphate, polycarbonate solution, and nitrogenous fertilizers are added. These crops grow well in greenhouses. To protect against diseases and pests, fungicides, preparations “Terex”, “Fungizol”, etc. are used.

Proper care of cabbage

How the cabbage will grow and what the head will be like depends on how much the summer resident provides his crop with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. It is most important to apply nitrogen before the head begins to form. Nitrogen promotes leaf growth. After tying a head of cabbage, cabbage needs potassium fertilizers.

7-8 days after planting the seedlings in the exhaust gas, they need to be fertilized with urea. To do this, use the following solution: add 3 tbsp to 10 liters of water. l. urea. About 1 liter of solution is used for each plant.

Cabbage is a very moisture-loving plant. Therefore, under no circumstances should the soil be allowed to dry out. But it is also undesirable to water frequently in small portions, since the plant’s root system will get used to the fact that water is readily available, on the surface, and will not go deeper.

Therefore, there is no need to water cabbage every day. The ideal watering schedule is 3 times a week. Before harvesting, watering is completely stopped 2 weeks before the planned work. This will 100% protect the vegetable from cracking and increase its shelf life in the cellar or basement.

We recommend reading: Description of the cabbage variety Lennox F1

Also, it is worth paying special attention to loosening. It is ideal if the soil is loosened after each watering, but less frequent procedures are also acceptable. When loosening, it is important not to damage the root system. This is especially true for young plants just transplanted into the OG. Therefore, the first loosening should be no deeper than 4-5 cm. During subsequent procedures (after strengthening the root system), the soil can be loosened to a depth of up to 8 cm.

Varieties of Chinese cabbage

Peking or Chinese cabbage appeared on our tables not long ago. It can be stored for a long time and can be consumed fresh until spring. The shape of the cabbage is oblong, the leaves are not as dense as those of the white cabbage. It tastes more tender and softer than other types, which is why it is added to salads. Here are the best varieties of Chinese cabbage:

Tenderness F1. An early ripening hybrid with a growing season of 45-48 days. The heads have the shape of a wide ellipse, weighing 300-500 g. The variety is well transported, resistant to diseases, and has an excellent taste.
Yuki F1. Ripens in 65-70 days. The head is oval and oblong, weighs up to 2 kg. It tolerates temperature changes well and can be grown in open ground and under film.
Magician F1. The growing season is 50-60 days. Can gain weight 1-3 kg. The leaves are crispy, tasty, suitable for salads and pickling.
Sotsi F1. Condition occurs after 65 days. The head of cabbage is cylindrical, weighs 1-1.5 kg. The leaves are yellow-green, with a delicate texture, well suited for salads.
Nika F1. This Chinese cabbage takes 70-80 days to mature. The harvest is obtained 2 times per season. The heads of cabbage have the shape of a wide ellipse and weigh 2-3 kg.

Other varieties came to us from the East. Most often they are used as decorative. The Japanese hybrid Emerald Pattern has a pleasant apple flavor. The variety Dude Victoria is considered decorative, but it can also be eaten.

Rules for growing cabbage

When growing cabbage, first of all it is necessary to provide proper care for the seedlings. The further development of culture will depend on its quality. Experienced experts advise observing the following conditions:

It is advisable to plant seeds not in ordinary soil, but in a special substrate. You can buy it in a store or make it yourself.
It is important to comply with sowing dates. Early ripening varieties are planted around mid-March.
The container with seedlings should be placed in a place with good lighting. Otherwise, the seedlings may stretch out. The plant must be provided with lighting for at least 12 hours.
Before the planned diving of seedlings into exhaust gas, it is advisable to harden them.

Reviews from gardeners

Victoria Yurievna, Kyiv, 34 years old.

In 2022, a familiar seller advised me to take the seeds of the Parel f1 hybrid. I listened and didn’t regret it. I liked growing it. Parel is one of the earliest varieties I have ever encountered. The seedlings dived into the exhaust gas and after about 50 days we cut the first heads of cabbage. On average, heads of cabbage weigh 0.9-1 kg. Almost all are the same. During cultivation, the heads of cabbage did not crack and ripened together. In 2018, the same seller advised me to take the Sunta F1. He said that this year Sunta is the most popular variety among gardeners. I liked it too.

Dmitry Igorevich, Moscow, 53 years old.

We have been growing Parel for 4 years now. When we bought seedlings, we had not heard of this variety at all, we thought it was some kind of bad one. In fact, they were still so wrong. Parel is an excellent early cabbage. The heads ripen together, small, very dense. No matter how long we grow this hybrid, not a single head has cracked.

Late ripening varieties

Late cabbage is grown mainly for long-term storage. Most often in central Russia, seeds of several varieties are used.

Midor

A hybrid ideal for fermentation. From the moment the first shoots appear until technical ripeness, 160-163 days pass.

Advantages:

resistance to low temperatures;
wonderful taste properties;
high productivity;
large forks (about 4-5 kg);
crack resistance.

Flaws

poor keeping quality;
the need for regular watering.

Midor is resistant to gray rot and clubroot.

Mara

A popular variety of white cabbage, the growing season of which takes 165 days. The weight of one vegetable is about 4 kg. The leaves have a characteristic bluish tint. Mara has high taste qualities. Gives a good harvest. It can be stored for a long time (up to 8 months).

Wintering

Late-ripening variety of domestic selection. It has excellent taste, high yield and cold resistance. Unpretentious to the nutritional composition of the soil. The plant is light-loving, so it needs to be planted in open space. Wintering ripens 155-165 days after the appearance of the first shoots.

Heads of cabbage are not prone to cracking and retain excellent presentation even during long-term transportation. Cabbage has a long shelf life - up to 8 months.

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Zimovka has low resistance to clubroot. When growing, it is important to prevent this disease.

Moscow late

Seeds are planted in early April. Dense heads of cabbage of round or flat-round shape. The average weight of a vegetable is 7 kg. Some specimens, under good weather conditions and proper care, grow up to 12 kg. Harvesting takes place in October. Cabbage is juicy and crispy, with a sweetish taste. If the necessary conditions are met, Moscow winter is well stored until spring.

Flaws:

dependence on abundant and frequent watering;
prone to cracking.

Kharkov winter

A high-yielding hybrid that is grown in two ways - seedlings and non-seedlings. After emergence, the heads ripen in 150-160 days. The harvested crop is stored for a long time - up to 6 months. The storage area should be cool and dark.

The variety tolerates lack of moisture, elevated temperatures and drought. Kharkov winter is resistant to diseases and pests.

The main purpose of the vegetable is fermentation, consumption in boiled and raw form.

Kolobok

The hybrid was bred in Russia and is very popular. The plant is unpretentious to growing conditions. The growing season takes 5 months. The heads of cabbage have a perfectly round shape. The weight of one vegetable is about 5 kg. The harvest ripens instantly, so you can use a mechanical harvesting method.

Kolobok has no immunity to cruciferous diseases and pests.