Cabbage Russian size - detailed description and growing rules

Pros and cons of the variety

The variety belongs to the mid-early type. The first heads of Russian size cabbage ripen 120 days after germination. The fruits are suitable for processing. Juicy, dense leaves retain their properties during fermentation. The vegetable is also consumed fresh.

pros

Description of the positive characteristics of the cabbage variety Russian size:

1. the weight of one head of cabbage reaches 15-20 cm;
2. dense structure;
3. withstands long-distance transportation without loss of commercial quality;
4. universal use in cooking;
5. high content of vitamins;
6. simple agricultural technology.

Minuses

Description of the disadvantages of the Russian size variety:

1. demands on lighting;
2. does not tolerate prolonged drought.

Description of grade XXL

Onion Russian size is one of the varieties that can be classified as a giant onion, XXL. The weight of this vegetable can reach 3 kilograms .

The appearance of this variety is not particularly different from its counterparts, which cannot be said about the taste. A sweetish and delicate taste, as well as the absence of a pungent odor, are an exceptional combination of qualities that are not granted to all varieties.

Growing areas

Russian size onions are moisture-loving plants .
It loves high soil humidity (70% and above) and can easily grow at low air humidity (60-70% and below). This type of onion responds well to watering in the first two-thirds of the growing season.

The frequency of watering depends on the growing zone (the colder the climate, the less frequent the watering) and meteorological weather conditions.

Features of cultivation

The mid-season cabbage variety Russian size is preferably grown by seedlings. Before sowing, carefully review the instructions on the seed packaging. It is important to know about seed processing. Encrusted seeds do not require pre-sowing treatment.

Preparing seedlings

When growing seedlings without picking, the seeds are placed in separate cups with soil. Young plants will be less damaged when transplanted into the ground.

Young cabbage, Russian size, is picked 12-14 days after emergence.

The stems are buried to the level of the cotyledon leaves. The second pick is carried out 21-28 days after the first.

Site preparation

In the fall, deep plowing of the site is carried out. Choose a place that is illuminated and level. For the Russian size cabbage variety, loamy or sandy loam soil is suitable. The soil acidity level should be about 6-7 pH.

Transplanting

For cabbage, holes are made 15 cm deep. The distance between seedlings of the Russian variety is 40 cm. Companion plants are sown between the bushes: beets, carrots, onions.

How to plant?

Russian size onions prefer to grow in sunny areas in non-acidic, sandy and loamy soil, preferably away from the abundance of weed groves, bushes and trees. It’s a big plus if other vegetable crops were planted in the soil before :

• potato;
• legumes;
• zucchini;
• pumpkin;
• carrot.

Onions will be happy to live next to cabbage, beets and carrots, as long as they do not block the sunlight. The distance between the beds should be at least 50 cm .

Before planting onions, the soil will be fertilized with compost or mullein in the fall.

Care

Russian size cabbage does not tolerate high temperatures well. At daytime temperatures above +25°C, the heads of cabbage slow down their growth and accumulate nitrates. Timely watering and shading of plantings in the heat will save the future harvest. Overheating of plants leads to stretching and bending of the stems.

Watering

The Russian size cabbage variety needs frequent watering. The maximum yield is obtained by observing the irrigation regime. Maintain soil moisture in the area with the crop at least 75%. The volume of water increases as the plants grow. Lack of moisture slows down the development of the root system.

Watering is carried out early in the morning or in the evening. Avoid irrigation during periods of maximum solar activity. The water flow is directed to the root. The foliage should remain dry.

Water for irrigation is taken at a temperature of +20°C. Cold water will provoke the development of diseases. Watering is reduced 2-3 weeks before harvest. The method will protect the fruits from cracking and increase the shelf life of Russian size cabbage.

Loosening and hilling

The row spacing is loosened after rains or waterings. The Russian size cabbage variety is hilled up to 4 times during the growing season. The procedures prevent the development of blackleg and strengthen the root system. After loosening and hilling, moisture is evenly distributed throughout the soil. The plant absorbs nutrients better.

Top dressing

They begin to feed the Russian size variety 2-3 weeks after planting the seedlings. Young plants need nitrogen-containing compounds. For the first feeding, urea is used.

The second time organic fertilizer is applied. Use cow dung infusion or nutritional yeast. The soil must be well warmed before adding yeast. Plants will receive balanced nutrition with a variety of microelements.

Growing from seedlings

1. As soon as the planted seeds begin to sprout, the boxes need to be moved to a place with a temperature of +7-12 degrees. After a week, the soil needs to be loosened so that the distance between the seedlings is 10 cm (remove the excess).
2. Seedlings should be watered as the soil dries, avoiding overwatering.
3. To prevent the greens from stretching, you need to increase the number of hours of lighting. Many people install ultraviolet lamps for this.
4. As soon as the third sprout begins to appear on the seedlings, it will need to be trimmed by one third. This is necessary so that the greens do not become too long and break.
5. If the weather outside allows, then seedlings can be planted at two months of age. To do this, you need to prepare the seedlings for the climatic conditions of the street, taking the box of onions out into the open sun every day.
6. It is best to plant pre-prepared seedlings in beds that are free of weeds and stones. They should be located in a well-lit and ventilated area so as not to cause rotting of the roots. The distance between the holes should be at least 5-10cm, and between the beds - 30cm.

Diseases and parasites

The Russian size cabbage variety is susceptible to infection with tobacco mosaic virus, clubroot, and brown spot. When the soil is massively infected with a pathogenic fungus, a clubroot-resistant cabbage variety, Kilagerb, is planted. To prevent pests, bushes are dusted with wood ash.

Kila

A parasitic fungus damages young plants. The root of the seedling is covered with shapeless growths. The formations prevent the plant from feeding. The bushes slowly wither, lag behind in growth, and are easily removed from the soil. The pathogen is spread across the area by rain, wind or insects.

Preventive measures will help prevent the development of the disease in cruciferous crops. Seedlings are carefully selected before planting in the ground. The soil is treated with lime. After harvesting, the top layer of soil is removed and replaced with a new one.

Fomoz

The disease is active in hot, humid climates. Russian size cabbage is affected at all stages of development. The fungus persists for a long time on plant debris in the soil. Spread is facilitated by rain, wind, and insect pests.

Description of symptoms of infection:

• black spots appear on the stem;
• leaves turn purple-lilac;
• the seedlings die.

The seedlings are sprayed with a strong solution of potassium permanganate. Use the chemical Maxim to treat foliage. At the first signs of illness, copper-containing preparations will help. Treatment is carried out twice with a two-week interval.

Cruciferous flea beetle

Insects are blue, green, black with a metallic tint. The size of the pests is about 3 mm. Habitat: topsoil. The danger for the Russian size cabbage variety is represented by adults and larvae. Insects become active in early spring.

Beetles gnaw through leaf blades. A large accumulation of pests destroys the leaf blade in a couple of hours. Damage to the seedling growth point leads to the death of the plant. Corroded leaves dry out.

The area is cleared of cruciferous weeds. Monitor the maintenance of soil moisture levels. The bed with cabbage is fenced with plantings of nasturtium, garlic, and dill. Chemicals used to kill fleas have little effect. In case of mass reproduction of insects, plantings are treated with Aktara or Aktellik along the underside of the leaf.

Diseases and pests

According to reviews, the tomato Russian size F1 is a hybrid that is not afraid of standard diseases. Not terrible for the variety:

• Tobacco mosaic.
• Cladosporiosis.
• Fusarium.

If cultivation and care are carried out improperly, late blight may occur. During the growing season, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures using special substances.

Among the possible pests it is worth highlighting:

• Wireworm.
• Medvedka.
• Whitefly.
• Nematode.

Often, with a lack of nutrients in the soil, Russian hybrid tomatoes begin to undergo various changes and attacks from diseases or pests. The lack of useful elements can be determined by their characteristic features:

• Nitrogen deficiency can be determined by the color of the stem, leaves, and tomatoes. The leaves on the bushes become small, the color changes from green to yellow, and the veins below acquire a red-blue tint. The tomatoes themselves will not be as large, their hardness increases.
• Phosphorus deficiency is determined by the leaves curled inward.
• If there is little potassium, then the leaves curl.
• A lack of calcium provokes the appearance of yellow spots on young leaves, and on old leaves their size and color change. With a small amount of calcium, the upper part of the plant can rot, especially if there is high humidity.
• Sulfur deficiency is characterized by a pale tint of the leaves, and after a while they quickly and strongly turn yellow, and in some cases turn red.
• Boron starvation of tomatoes leads to the appearance of black spots in the area where the stem grows; the tomatoes themselves will have brown spots.
• A lack of molybdenum causes yellowness on the leaves, they curl upward, and after a while the plate is completely affected by chlorosis.
• Iron starvation causes tomato growth to stop. Young leaves undergo chlorosis.

If you properly care for it and provide timely feeding, then the Russian size will only please you. All inflorescences of the plant belong to the simple type. Up to 3 very large tomatoes can appear on one brush. People who use this variety for personal purposes know all the subtleties that make it possible to get giant fruits.

After the first tomato appears in the lower part of the hand, when the diameter of the fruit is about 5 cm, you will need to pick off the inflorescences and small ovaries, leaving only 2-3 of the largest fruits on the hand. If you leave only one tomato on the bunch, it can grow like a small melon.

Harvesting and storage

Mid-season cabbage variety Russian size begins to be harvested in mid-September. Harvesting is carried out in dry, sunny weather. The temperature during fruit harvesting should not be below 0°C. Freezing shortens the storage time of heads of cabbage. Frozen fruits are left on the ridge until the growing forks thaw.

The cut heads are placed for a couple of days in a dry, ventilated room until the cuts on the stalks dry. The harvest is carefully inspected. Fruits with damage or cracks are set aside for consumption first. Whole, healthy heads of cabbage are stored. The temperature in the vegetable storage is maintained at about 0°C. Required air humidity is 95%.

The Russian size cabbage variety is popular among amateur gardeners and farms. The subspecies is ideal for pickling due to the mass of heads of cabbage.

Description of pepper Russian size F1, reviews, photos

The second name of this hybrid bell pepper is XXL.
Mid-season, medium-sized, large-fruited and thick-walled hybrid of sweet pepper. In the middle zone, it is recommended to grow it in a film tunnel or greenhouse. The period from germination to the beginning of ripening is 120-140 days.

The bush is semi-spreading, up to 60 cm high in open ground, slightly higher in a greenhouse.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits are cylindrical, with large ribs, dark green at the stage of technical maturity, dark red at the biological stage, weighing 400-500 grams (sometimes more) and more than 20 cm long, juicy, sweet, very tasty, absolutely without bitterness. The wall thickness is 0.9-1 cm. This pepper is suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of lecho, freezing for the winter and all types of processing.

Productivity is high.