Cabbage Cyclops - growing a mid-late, highly productive hybrid

Despite the fact that gardeners prefer Dutch varieties of white cabbage, Japanese selection is also worthy of attention. Therefore, if you love this vegetable in natural or pickled form, then be sure to find a place in the garden bed for the Cyclops hybrid. The applicant and originator of this unique variety with unsurpassed qualities is Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS. In 2011, the variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia with admission to the Central and North Caucasus regions.

Characteristics of Cyclops cabbage

The cabbage variety Cyclops f1 is a mid-late hybrid, the growing season of which lasts for 90 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in open soil. According to its characteristics, the plant belongs to the highly productive varieties of the crop. At the same time, Cyclops cabbage does not require special care.

The heads of the plant grow dense, due to which the variety is characterized by high productivity, and its taste characteristics allow the fruits to be used not only for preparing salads, but also for processing.

Cyclops cabbage is distinguished by its taste characteristics: the leaves of the fruit are sweet (they contain almost 10% sugar) with a slight pungency, juicy and crunchy. In addition, the variety has 12 mg of vitamin C and also contains up to 7% carotene.

Description of the variety:

• The bushes of the plant reach small sizes (up to 60 cm) and have a light green color;
• The leaves of the plant are light green in color, arranged densely, close to each other and have a round shape with slightly wavy edges;
• The surface of the leaves is bubbly, covered with small veins without a waxy coating;
• The head of cabbage is round, slightly flattened, grows up to 5 kg;
• The fruit is dense and yellow in color;
• The stalk of the fruit is small, so the fruit has virtually no waste;
• The fruit is sweet with a slight pungency.

Description of the hybrid

The originator of Cyclops cabbage is the Japanese company Sakata. On the package with seeds you can see the F1 marking, which indicates that this cabbage variety is a hybrid. Refers to mid-season varieties. It has been grown in our country since 2011. Can be cultivated in different climatic zones.

Brief description of the plant:

1. The cabbage bush is quite powerful, the leaf rosette is raised.
2. The leaves are medium in size, greenish-gray in color.
3. The fruit is round in shape, slightly flattened, partially covered with leaves (see photo). The head of cabbage is compact, dense in structure, without voids.

Pros and cons of the variety

Unlike most other varieties of cabbage, the Cyclops variety is distinguished by a list of positive characteristics, thanks to which it is in demand among most gardeners and vegetable growers.

pros

1. High percentage of yield;
2. Excellent taste characteristics;
3. Resistance to transportability;
4. Versatility in the use of the fruit;
5. Excellent presentation;
6. Unpretentiousness in care work;
7. The fruit is rich in vitamins;
8. Resistance to many crop diseases.

Minuses

Unlike Champ cabbage, the Cyclops variety has the same disadvantages:

1. The variety belongs to the mid-late varieties;
2. Low keeping quality of fruits;
3. The size of the fruit directly depends on the amount of mineral elements in the soil.

Reviews from gardeners

Tatyana Fedorovna, Chelyabinsk, 39 years old.

In 2022, we bought Cyclops f1 seeds on the market. The cabbage grew good and tasty. Stores well too. You can also ferment it.

Vladislav Igorevich, Voronezh, 54 years old.

We grow cabbage mainly for pickling. We really love her this way. We have always grown Moscow late. Very tasty, crispy, juicy. But all the time we were growing them, we were faced with parasites. Any insect that is not too lazy will gnaw this variety. We planted marigolds and calendula, to no avail. We do not treat them with insecticides on principle, so that there are no chemicals in the vegetables. Traditional methods help, but only for a short time, and there is a lot of hassle. I asked a farmer I knew about good cabbage for pickling so that insects wouldn’t bite it. Cyclops advised. This year we will try what kind of variety it is. Speaks Japanese, very good.

Features of cultivation

Since Cyclops cabbage grows quite slowly, the variety is planted only by seedlings. If you plant seeds in open soil, there is a risk that the cabbage heads will not have time to ripen before the first frost. Pre-growing seedlings helps vegetable growers to transplant the sprouts at a time when the soil warms up to 15 degrees Celsius.

Preparing seedlings

In order for the seedlings of Cyclops cabbage to become stronger before transplanting, it is necessary to sow the seeds at the beginning of April. Initially, the seeds must be selected and processed. To avoid sowing bad seeds, all seed material is placed in a container with hot water. Seeds that float are seeds that are not suitable for planting.

To treat seeds, use a solution of manganese: 3 grams of manganese per 250 ml of hot water. The seed is placed in the solution and then washed with running water.

Before planting, it is recommended to soak the seeds in a solution that promotes plant growth. Cyclops cabbage must be planted in a container with loose and fertile soil: humus, sand and turf soil. Plant seeds in holes up to 1 cm deep.

Site preparation

To achieve high yields of Cyclops cabbage, you need to choose a well-lit plot of land that is protected from drafts. It is recommended to grow Cyclops in an area where carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, garlic, onions, as well as legumes and grains previously grew.

The soil where the variety will be grown must be prepared in the fall: the area should be cleared of unwanted vegetation and dug up. If the soil contains a lot of acid, it is equipped with lime in a ratio of 80 g per 1 m2.

In spring, the soil is dug up again and saturated with humus, wood ash, urea and superphosphate. Before planting Cyclone cabbage, the ground must be leveled.

Transplanting

It is necessary to plant Cyclops seedlings in open ground at the beginning of May, when the air has warmed up to 18 degrees Celsius and frosts are not expected. Replanting is recommended not in hot weather. Cyclops cabbage sprouts are placed in holes. It is necessary to leave 50 cm between holes, and 60 cm between rows. Before planting, the holes must be thoroughly watered.

It is necessary to replant cabbage with a lump in which the root of the plant is located. The variety is planted so that the soil is level with the bottom leaf of the sprout. Afterwards, the roots are sprinkled with earth, compacted and watered with a small amount of liquid.

Agricultural technology

Our hero is suitable for growing in seedlings and without seedlings. To obtain maximum performance, planting density should not exceed 35 thousand plants per hectare. Our hero requires increased agricultural technology. Watering should be stopped 2 weeks before harvesting.

The Cyclops hybrid is of interest not only for growing on private farms, but also on an industrial scale. The plant is unpretentious, flexible, with good immunity. For farmers, excellent marketability and taste, as well as suitability for processing, are of particular interest. In general, a good culture is still not without its shortcomings. Despite decent stability, the yield of the variety is not very high. In addition, cabbage is demanding on a high agricultural background.

Care

Cyclops cabbage is a variety that requires systematic watering, timely fertilizing and proper soil care. Let's consider the description of watering works.

Watering

Since Cyclops cabbage is a moisture-loving plant, it is recommended to water the bushes once a week. If the soil begins to dry out, watering must be increased more often. For each head of cabbage you need to use about 3 liters. water. It is recommended to carry out watering work in the early morning or late evening, but not during the sultry heat.

To water the Cyclops variety, use water at room temperature, since cold liquid has a negative effect on the root system of the plant.

Loosening and hilling

When growing Cyclops cabbage, it is important to observe timely hilling and loosening of the soil, since weeds contribute to the spread of infections and the appearance of pests. In addition, weeds take moisture and mineral elements from the cabbage roots.

Hilling of Cyclops cabbage is carried out 3 weeks after planting the sprouts in the soil, and then the procedure is repeated after another 14 days.

Top dressing

During the entire growing season, the Cyclops variety needs 3 feedings:

• The first feeding is carried out 14 days after transplanting the sprouts into open ground. For feeding, a solution of organic minerals is used: bird droppings and water;
• The second feeding is carried out after another 14 days with a superphosphate solution;
• The third feeding is carried out with a solution of potassium nitrate and water (40 mg per 10 l) at the moment when the fruits begin to form.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• versatility of use;
• possibility of cultivation in open and protected beds;
• excellent taste;
• presentable presentation;
• protection from cabbage infections;
• stress resistance;
• cold resistance;
• good heat tolerance;
• high germination rate.

Minuses:

• the need for planting in sunny areas;
• the need for systematic watering.

Diseases and parasites

When growing the Cyclops variety, vegetable growers are faced with the following diseases: bacteriosis and clubroot. In addition, the plant is exposed to cruciferous flea beetles. Let's look at the description of each disease.

Bacteriosis

Bacteriosis or black rot is an infection that causes brown spots to form on the leaves of a plant. Bacteriosis causes growth to stop. To combat bacteriosis, use the “Brilliant Green” solution or wood ash.

Kila

Clubroot is a disease that affects young bushes. Clubroot prevents the root system from absorbing mineral elements and water. With clubroot, there is stunting of growth, weakness and drying of the leaves.

For prevention, use a solution of lime or the chemical elements “Trichodermin”, “Previkur”, “Topaz”.

Cruciferous flea beetle

The cruciferous flea beetle is a small pest that damages cabbage leaves. The larvae of this pest damage the root system of the plant. For prevention, a solution of manganese and colloidal salt is used.

Watering and fertilizing

Timely and correct watering is the key to a good harvest. Watering affects not only the development of the vegetable, but also its taste and further storage.

Water cabbage only with warm, settled water, the temperature of which reaches 20-25 C. If you water the vegetable with cold water from a well, then there is a high risk of fungal and bacterial diseases.

Water the cabbage regularly, but without fanaticism. If you water a vegetable every day, it will get used to the surface presence of water, which is why the root system will stop growing deeper.

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Watering is stopped 2 weeks before harvest. This will protect the heads of cabbage from early rotting during harvest storage.

As for fertilizing, it is recommended to use nitrogen-containing fertilizers at the initial stage of cabbage development. During head formation, the crop needs potassium fertilizers.

Characteristics of the variety

The cabbage variety Cyclops is a product of Japanese selection. It is suitable for cultivation in all regions of the country. The variety is mid-season, its growing season is 3 months from the moment of planting in a permanent place.

According to the description, the leaves are light green in color and round in shape. There is no waxy coating on their surface. The leaf rosette is medium in size, diameter is about 60 cm. The head of cabbage is medium in size, its weight is 3-5 kg. High yields are noted. About 600 kg of selected products are collected from 1 hectare.

Cyclops f1 is a variety of white cabbage characterized by excellent taste. Predominantly sweet taste with a slight note of spiciness. Cabbage contains a large amount of sugar (8% per 100 g), vitamin C (12 mg) and carotene (7%).

The variety is suitable for fresh consumption; it is often used for preparing salads or main dishes (borscht, cabbage soup, stew, etc.). Due to the density of the head of cabbage, large and long fibers are obtained during shredding.

Fighting parasites and diseases

Cabbage Cyclops F1 rarely suffers from Fusarium wilt and bacteriosis. The list of possible infections and parasites includes:

Expert opinion

Valentina Rareko

Editor-in-Chief of Repka.online. Experienced summer resident and gardener.

Cabbage Cyclops F1 is becoming increasingly popular among Russian farmers. Among the positive recommendations about the hybrid is that it bears fruit consistently, produces tasty heads of cabbage, and is suitable for pickling and preparing salads and hot dishes.

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General recommendations for growing care

Any cabbage needs fertile soil. It is advisable to add organic matter to the beds in the fall. Experienced gardeners recommend growing seedlings themselves. Hardened seedlings are planted in open ground in April-May (depending on the climate). Watering is of particular importance during periods of growth of rosette leaves and formation of heads of cabbage.

Avid gardeners are fond of growing different types of cabbage. Thanks to the varietal diversity, even novice summer residents will be able to choose a crop with the desired characteristics.

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Reviews from gardeners

An exotic vegetable that readily takes root in our climate is becoming more and more popular with gardeners every year. Those who decided to buy seeds as an experiment share their impressions of the ease of care. Particularly impressive is the ability to cut the crop several times per season.

In addition to salads, culinary experts successfully replace spinach with Japanese cabbage and add it to stews, soups and other vegetable dishes. Dried Japanese cabbage is used as a seasoning.

A special word from garden landscape designers: they experienced this exoticism before gardeners, using beautiful balls of graceful plants in the design of flower beds. Especially rave reviews about compositions with burgundy leaves of Mizuna Red.