Cabbage Start (F1) is an extremely early hybrid. This cabbage has not gained wide popularity in Russia due to high competition from more promising hybrids. Nevertheless, there are those summer residents for whom Start cabbage is the main one on their plot.
Cabbage is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. Suitable for both home cultivation and cultivation for commercial gain.
In today's publication you will learn a detailed description of the Start F1 cabbage variety, see photos of heads of cabbage and read reviews from summer residents who were lucky enough to grow this vegetable on their plot.
Hybrid characteristics
As noted earlier, this is a super early hybrid. After planting seedlings in open ground and until technical maturity, about 40 days pass.
Typically, early ripening cabbage has a fairly loose structure, but this does not apply to the Start F1 hybrid. The structure of the heads of cabbage in Start F1 is good, quite dense. The shape of the head of cabbage is round. The average weight of the “head” reaches 0.6-0.8 kg; larger specimens may also be found. The outside of the head is green, while in the cut it is white. As for the stumps, both the inner and outer ones are very short.
Leaf rosette of horizontal or semi-raised type. The leaves are quite small, green in color, covered with a small number of bubbles. A barely noticeable waxy coating is also observed on the surface.
The content of sugary substances in the vegetable reaches 3.5-3.8 g per 100 g of product.
The start is quite demanding regarding the type of soil. In order to get maximum yield, it is necessary that the soil is neutral in acidity, around 7 pH.
At the same time, the hybrid is quite resistant to head cracking and various cabbage diseases.
The main purpose of this variety is fresh use (raw, added to salads, borscht, etc.).
When planted according to the 50-60x40 cm scheme, the yield of the Start F1 hybrid is about 2-5 kg per 1 m2.
Description of the hybrid: characteristics and properties
White cabbage Start F1 was bred in tandem by Moscow and Czech seed breeders. The hybrid was included in the selection State Register in 2000. The crop is recommended for planting throughout the Russian Federation, in open ground or in a film greenhouse. Today, varietal seeds produced by Semko and Partner are sold on the market.
The plant has a horizontal rosette. The main leaves are green and small, and the covering leaves are yellowish. In cross section, the fruit is whitish (see photo). Its average weight is less than 1 kg, but larger specimens are often found in the harvest.
Attention! The marketable yield of this cabbage is 4-7 kg per square meter. m. At the first stage, breeders promise up to 2.5 kg from the same area.
Cabbage heads have a pleasant aroma and decent taste. The structure of the fruit contains about 3.5% sugar and almost 7% dry matter. The hybrid is recommended for consumption raw. Its early maturity makes it suitable for growing for sale.
| View | White cabbage |
| Head of cabbage, stalk | Round, medium dense. Inner stump - short or medium, outer - short |
| Fetal weight | up to 1.5 kg |
| Planting scheme | 40x40 cm |
| Ripening period | Early maturing (about 98 days) |
| Drop off point | OG, protected ground |
| Diseases | Less susceptible to vascular bacteriosis, fusarium wilt, and in the form of seedlings - to blackleg |
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
As noted earlier, cabbage is not so popular in Russia, however, those who have become acquainted with it note a number of advantages of this vegetable, in particular:
- Very fast harvest ripening.
- The heads of cabbage have a fairly dense structure (unlike many other early varieties), which makes it possible to easily transport the crop over long distances without losing its marketable qualities.
- Heads of cabbage are resistant to cracking.
- The variety has a fairly strong immunity that protects against most cabbage diseases.
- The harvest is formed uniformly, which is very beneficial for commercial cultivation of vegetables.
At the same time, it is worth noting a number of disadvantages of this early-ripening cabbage:
- It is quite demanding on the type of soil.
- At home, the yield is an order of magnitude lower than when grown on an industrial scale, where all the rules of agricultural technology are observed. On an industrial scale, they usually harvest about 3.9-4.1 kg per 1 m2, while at home the yield is 2 times lower, approximately 1.9-2.5 kg per 1 m2.
Landing
Planting dates - seeds are planted for seedlings in March or early April. Before planting they are treated:
- Disinfect in a solution of potassium permanganate 1% (soak for half an hour) or in a special fungicide according to the instructions.
- Rinse.
- Soak in a solution of the drug “Zircon” or “Epin” to improve germination and growth.
Prepare nutritious soil rich in potassium and phosphorus, containing nitrogen in moderate quantities. Seeds are sown to a depth of 0.5-1 cm, watered with a spray bottle and germinated in a warm place. Keep seedlings in good light.
They dive in the 2-leaf phase.
Cultivation care
Caring for cabbage Start F1 after planting it in open ground is divided into several stages.
The first stage is the initial period of time after planting seedlings in the exhaust zone. At this stage, the plant is sprinkled with wood ash to protect it from attacks by slugs and cruciferous flea beetles, which can be fatal for an immature crop.
At this time, cabbage is watered once every 10 days. After each watering, you need to loosen the soil, but at the same time going deep to a depth of no more than 4-5 cm, so as not to damage the roots.
Approximately 2 weeks after planting in the exhaust zone, it is necessary to stimulate the growth of the hybrid by fertilizing it with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. To do this, prepare the following solution: 10 g of ammonium nitrate is diluted in 10 liters of water. 1 bucket of water is enough for 6-7 plants.
The second period begins from the moment the seedlings have gained strength on the exhaust gas until the “head” is formed. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers are used in the same volumes as before. Also, do not forget about watering the crop and loosening the soil. If weeds appear, they must be removed quickly.
At the second stage of the Start F1 life, you need to begin effective pest control. It is advisable to combat them without the use of insecticides. For example, if the cabbage has been infested by parasites such as cutworms or white moths, then they can be destroyed with your own hands, naturally, if the area is not too large.
Decoctions of their tomato leaves, wormwood, garlic, etc. are effective against parasites.
The third period occurs when the rows close and the entire bed is covered with leaves. 2 weeks before harvesting, it is advisable to stop watering the cabbage in order to protect the heads of cabbage from cracking and increase their shelf life.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Early white cabbage Start F1 from Semko is grown in open ground. It is suitable for commercial production and personal plots. If necessary, the crop tolerates greenhouse conditions well.
The hybrid is ultra-early, the entire growing season lasts 80-90 days, or 35-40 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground.
The heads of cabbage are round, quite dense for an early variety, covered with green leaves on the outside and white on the inside. Rosette of leaves with minimal waxy coating, semi-raised or horizontal, with small, slightly wavy leaves. Head weight – from 600 g to 1.5 kg. The inner and outer stalks are small. The pulp is crispy, juicy, aromatic, with excellent taste. Used fresh and in various dishes.
The sugar content in the pulp is 3.5-3.8%, dry matter is 6.8%.
Pests and diseases
It has already been noted above how best to combat pests without resorting to the help of pesticides. Depending on the growing season, the Start F1 hybrid may encounter such parasites as:
- Cabbage leaf beetle, cruciferous flea beetle, stem beetle - these pests attack the crop in the first period of the growing season.
- Cabbage whiteweed - most often attacks the crop during its intermediate growing season.
- Cabbage cutworm and aphids - these pests usually attack the vegetable after the head begins to set.
We also recommend reading: Description of the Taininskaya cabbage variety
When growing cabbage in a greenhouse or greenhouse, the likelihood of infestation by these parasites is minimal, but preventive measures should not be neglected.
As for diseases, most often Start F1 encounters such diseases as:
- Blackleg - this disease can lead to the stem of the crop beginning to rot.
- Clubroot - when infected with this fungus, growths and swellings appear on the plant.
- Pernosporosis - leads to the appearance of plaque and spots on the leaves.
Description of the variety and its distinctive features
The name of the variety is associated with the color of ripe fruits - it is violet-greenish. Marizol violet is an old variety of German origin and is quite rare. Its history has been going on for about 200 years. It is classified as mid-season and produces a rich harvest.
Tomato bushes of this type are tall: shoots grow up to 1.6-1.8 m. 3-5 fruits are tied on one brush. This is a mid-season variety: ripening occurs 110-125 days after germination.
The fruits of the Marizol purple variety have the following characteristics:
- large sizes: the average weight of one fruit is 250-300 g, the weight of large ones reaches 400-500 g;
- fruit skin with a violet tint (purple-pink);
- fruit shape: uneven, flat-round
- pulp: pink, sugary, fleshy. The taste is sweetish, with spicy notes and delicate sourness. Some indicate that the pulp of the Marizol purple tomato has the taste of exotic fruits.
From 14 to 18 kg of tomatoes are harvested from 1 m2. Marizol Purple is considered a very rare variety.
Reviews from summer residents
Valentina Igorevna, Kyiv, 42 years old.
I really like the f1 start. The cabbage is good, the seeds always germinated 100%. I plant seeds in April, and already in May I plant seedlings on the plot. Usually the seedlings take root well. The first harvest can already be harvested in mid-July. Heads of cabbage weigh about 0.8-1 kg, are not stored for long and are not suitable for pickling, so this must be taken into account when growing. The heads of cabbage are green on top and white on the inside. We usually grow 2 crops per season. I really like cabbage, so I recommend growing it.
Igor Alexandrovich, Voronezh, 39 years old.
From early cabbage I planted the hybrid Start f1 for the first time. Nothing like cabbage, I liked it. Productive, the heads of cabbage ripened very early. Previously I planted Cossack or Nazomi f1. Of all these three varieties, I like Cossack the most, and that’s what I’m growing now. Nazomi and Start f1 have been put on the shelf for now. But I didn’t like the June one at all, fleas eat it at any rate. Worse than all of the above.
Features of cultivation
Sowing the seeds of this tomato for seedlings is carried out 60-65 days before the intended planting in a permanent place.
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This is a natural variety of tomato. Therefore, we recommend taking seeds from a ripe fruit and using them for planting in subsequent seasons.
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Growing tomatoes
Sprouts should be planted away from potatoes: this will reduce the risk of mutual infection with viral and fungal diseases.
Plant seedlings in open ground at a distance of 50-55 cm in a row.
Care: fertilizing, watering, garter
Like other tall varieties of tomatoes, Marizol violet requires special care after planting in the ground. First of all, bushes need a lot of space: for 3 plants you need to allocate at least 1 m2.
After the seedlings get stronger and begin to grow tall, they need to be tied to long, strong sticks (trellises). Their advantages:
- ensuring good lighting and ventilation of plants;
- rational use of soil;
- simplifying the formation of a bush;
- maintaining the cleanliness and marketable appearance of tomatoes.
There is another option for gartering tall varieties of tomatoes. This is a cage-shaped structure that will last for many years.
First, several circles of the same diameter are made from dense reinforcing wire. Then they are fixed at a distance from each other on vertical posts made of the same strong wire. Bushes are tied to the resulting stands.
Important! During the development of the bush, you need to carefully monitor the number of brushes, shoots, and stepsons. The latter should be removed once a week when they grow 3-5 cm.
Tall Marizol purple also requires pinching. On the remaining shoots, remove the growing point, and leave one or two leaves above the inflorescences with set fruits.
Tomato bushes of this variety need to be fed during periods of flowering and the beginning of fruit formation:
- The first time this should be done 10-12 days after planting, when the first cluster begins to bloom. The composition of the fertilizer is a liter of organic infusion per 10 liters of water with superphosphate extract;
- When setting fruit on the second cluster, fertilize with a composition of 10 liters of organic infusion with a tablespoon of complete fertilizer.
During the period of collecting the first fruits, it is also worth feeding. The composition is the same as for the second feeding.
