Description of the cabbage variety Gloria f1, features of cultivation and care

Description of cabbage hybrid Gloria f1

Like all hybrid forms, Gloria f1 is distinguished by large fruits and high productivity: even from a small plot of land you can harvest a decent harvest.

Origin and development

The crop, bred in the Netherlands, came to Russia relatively recently and quickly gained popularity among vegetable growers due to its high adaptability to different climatic conditions and its ability to grow in different regions.

Breeding history

Dutch breeding scientists developed Gloria cabbage in 2005.

Reference. The mid-season hybrid Gloria f1 was included in the State Register of Seed Products of the Russian Federation in 2011.

Chemical composition, trace elements and vitamins, beneficial properties

The product is characterized by high content:

Minerals:

• calcium;
• gland;
• iodine;
• phosphorus;
• potassium

Vitamins:

• A;
• Group B;
• C;
• U.

Important! Thanks to the rare vitamin U contained in Gloria cabbage, consumption of the vegetable helps normalize intestinal function and prevent the development of stomach ulcers.

All parts of the plant, from leaves to roots, have healing properties, have an anti-inflammatory effect and are used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

Features of application

The uniqueness of the crop is that it can be sown in 2 terms:

• early sowing is carried out to sell the product in the summer;
• late - for storage and processing for the winter.

Vegetables are eaten:

• fresh - in salads;
• boiled, stewed and fried - in first and second courses;
• The leaves are convenient to use for making cabbage rolls.

Cabbage is prepared for the winter in canned and pickled form; the product does not lose its taste when frozen.

The juice of the plant is used to treat:

• tonsillitis;
• gastritis;
• tuberculosis;
• liver diseases;
• constipation;
• toothache;
• diabetes mellitus;
• tumors and other diseases.

Attention! The juice of fresh and sauerkraut Gloria is an excellent cosmetic product that has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Ripening period

Gloria f1 is a mid-season hybrid, the ripening of which occurs:

• 75-80 days after planting seedlings;
• after 100-120 - with the seedless method, when the seeds are sown in open ground.

Productivity

The crop gives a high yield: 8-10 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 m2, while the yield of marketable products is 95-100%.

Disease resistance

Gloria f1 has increased immunity to a fungal disease - fusarium - which can occur at any stage of the growing season and cause the plant to wilt.

In conditions of high humidity and low air temperature, vegetables are at risk of being damaged by diseases such as:

• powdery mildew;
• gray rot.

Cold resistance

The hybrid successfully develops in different, including cold, climatic zones, and is resistant to differences in day and night temperatures within the range of +20...-6 °C.

Characteristics, description of the appearance of leaves and heads of cabbage, taste

Forks weighing from 2.5 to 4.5 kg, round in shape, have a dense structure (4.4 points on a five-point system).

The leaf rosette is slightly raised above the ground level.

The slightly bubbly, fleshy leaves with wavy edges are green in color with a slight bluish-gray tint, and their surface is covered with a waxy coating.

In cross-section, the head of cabbage is white, with a short inner stalk. Its outer part is of medium length.

Hybrid Gloria f1 has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste and juiciness.

For which regions is it best suited, what are the climate requirements?

The culture is adapted to various climatic conditions and tolerates both short-term drought and low temperatures. At the same time, cabbage does not reduce productivity and does not spoil.

The hybrid is grown in all regions of the Russian Federation, both southern and northern:

• in the middle zone;
• in the North Caucasus;
• in the Urals;
• in Siberia;
• in the Volga region;
• in the Far East.

Subtleties of cultivation

Sowing in indoor soil is possible as early as April. Seeds should be sown rarely, preferably in boxes covered with glass. The planting depth should be up to 2 cm. The soil should be moistened and compacted. The optimal temperature is 13°C. After a week you can notice the first shoots. After this, you need to remove the glass.

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When the seedlings become large, they are hardened off over several days. Grown plants can be planted in open ground after 45 days. It is worth sticking to the 50x50 cm pattern. The ripening period is 80 days after planting the seedlings. During the growing season, fertilizing is encouraged, but it is not required.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the Gloria f1 hybrid

The advantages include:

• high yield rates;
• excellent taste of the product;
• attractive appearance;
• versatility of use;
• possibility of growing in different climatic zones;
• low labor intensity of manual and mechanized harvesting work;
• high yield of marketable products;
• good transportability;
• possibility of long-term storage.

Minuses:

• increased demands on the level of illumination of the area;
• the need for regular soil moisture followed by loosening;
• dependence on soil fertility.

Important! A significant drawback of the Gloria f1 hybrid is the tendency of the seedlings to stretch.

What is the difference from other varieties and hybrids

Gloria's distinctive qualities:

• the crop is resistant to fusarium disease and thrips;
• withstands temperature changes;
• does not require mineral supplements;
• vegetables can be sown at two times;
• heads of cabbage are not prone to cracking.

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Features of planting and growing

To grow full-fledged forks and get a good harvest, the light-loving crop is planted in an open, well-lit place with fertile soil, observing the rules of crop rotation and following the recommendations for caring for the plant.

Preparing for landing

Vegetables are planted in two ways:

• seedlings;
• sowing seeds in open ground.

Seed preparation

Before planting, cabbage seeds are immersed in warm water for 20 minutes and then washed with cool water.

To increase the germination of the seed, it is kept in a growth stimulator solution for 3 hours.

Preparing seedlings

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out in the first half of April:

• containers are filled with a nutritious soil mixture consisting of soil and humus or peat;
• seeds are buried 1.5-2 cm;
• moisten the soil;
• covered with transparent film or glass;
• after 5-7 days, when the first shoots appear, the shelter is removed;
• seedlings are kept during the day at a temperature of +14...+18 °C, and at night - at +8...+10 °C, regularly irrigated;
• when 2 true leaves appear, seedlings are picked;
• harden 10-15 days before planting in open ground, taking them out into fresh air first for half an hour and gradually increasing the time to 5-6 hours.

Attention! If the cover from the sprouts is not removed in a timely manner, the seedlings will stretch out and be weak.

Seedlings are planted in open ground in the second half of May, when the soil warms up well and the seedlings reach 15-20 cm in height and 5-7 leaves appear on them:

• prepare holes at a distance of 0.5 m from each other and maintaining 0.6 m between rows;
• 1 liter of water is poured into the wells;
• add a mixture of sand, peat, compost and ash;
• seedlings are placed in holes, covered with soil up to the first lower leaves;
• the soil is slightly compacted;
• To improve growth, plants are shaded for 3-4 days.

The air temperature should remain stable at +12 °C.

How to grow without seedlings

The advantage of planting cabbage by sowing seeds in open ground is that the plants will not suffer from transplantation, which the crop tolerates painfully.

Soil requirements

The plant is not suitable for acidic soils. For successful development, the vegetable needs fertile soil with neutral acidity.

Reference. Gloria f1 grows well on loams that contain humus and easily retain moisture.

Predecessors

The most favorable predecessors for cabbage:

• onion;
• legumes;
• cucumbers;
• roots;
• potato.

It is not recommended to plant the crop after:

• any varieties of cabbage;
• radish;
• tomatoes;
• turnips;
• rutabaga.

Dates, scheme and rules of planting

Seeds are planted in the ground in consistently warm weather with an air temperature of at least +13 °C. Depending on the climate zone, planting activities are carried out in late April - early May.

Planting density and depth

At a distance of 0.6-0.7 m from each other, furrows with a depth of 1.5-2 cm are formed, into which the seeds are sown.

Another option: make planting holes according to the 50 x 60 pattern, into which 5-6 seeds are placed and covered with a 2-3 cm layer of soil.

Important! To speed up the emergence of seedlings, the cabbage bed is covered with agrofibre, and when the first shoots appear, the cover is removed.

Cabbage Gloria F1 - growing features

Growing the Gloria f1 hybrid does not require much effort. Following simple recommendations is enough to reap a good harvest of juicy, healthy forks.

Nuances of care

Caring for the plant comes down to following the watering regime, timely loosening and hilling, applying fertilizing and controlling diseases and pests.

Watering mode

Immediately after planting, the seedlings are watered daily for a week, and then once every 4-5 days, pouring water under the root and trying not to wet the leaves.

In hot, dry times, watering is done once every 2-3 days.

Loosening and hilling

To ensure that the roots of the plant receive a sufficient amount of oxygen necessary for the development of the crop, the soil around the forks is periodically loosened, destroying the crust that forms after watering. Simultaneously with loosening, weeding is carried out, removing emerging weeds.

Once every 14 days, the cabbage is hilled up, rolling the stalks with moist soil.

The hilling procedure ensures:

• improving access to the root system of moisture and nutrients;
• strengthening of young plants, resistance to adverse natural influences;
• protection against the spread of fungal and viral diseases;
• preventing forks from lodging.

Top dressing

Hybrid Gloria does not require the use of mineral fertilizers, but organic fertilizers are necessary to obtain a high yield of vegetables.

Feed the plant three times:

1. The first time is when planting, spraying with a solution of ammonium nitrate at the rate of 10 g per 10 liters of water.
2. After 14 days, nitrogen-containing fertilizer is applied to actively increase the green mass, dissolving 0.5 kg of chicken manure in 10 liters of water.
3. After 2 weeks, when a head of cabbage begins to form, a composition of 30 g of superphosphate; 20 g of ammonium nitrate; 10 liters of water is poured under the root.

Attention! In the case when cabbage seeds or seedlings are planted in pre-fertilized soil, you can refrain from the first fertilizing.

Measures to increase yield

• do not allow excessive soil moisture when watering;
• strictly follow the planting scheme;
• promptly clear the beds of weeds;
• loosen the soil after each watering;
• Hill up the plants regularly.

Disease and pest control

Possessing high resistance to fusarium, the crop is susceptible to a number of other diseases.

Clubroot is a fungus that attacks the root system. Control and prevention measures:

• compliance with crop rotation rules;
• removal of infected seedlings along with the adjacent lump of earth;
• treating the soil before planting with lime at the rate of 1 kg per 4 m2.

Powdery mildew appears as a white coating on the leaves. To combat the fungus, use the biofungicidal agent “Fitosporin-M”, treating the plant once every 14-20 days until the signs of the disease completely disappear.

Gray rot - a fluffy, light-colored mold - affects forks during storage. Treatment of cabbage with the drug “Topsin-M” helps to overcome the disease, and preventive measures consist of:

• timely cleaning of beds from diseased and weeds;
• preliminary disinfection of a room intended for storing vegetables;
• taking care of moderate soil moisture, avoiding excess moisture.

Important! Disinfection of planting material and tools used for cultivating crops is an effective means of preventing diseases of the Gloria hybrid.

Cabbage plantings may also be affected by:

• aphids;
• caterpillars of cutworm butterflies.

Plants planted between rows with a pronounced spicy odor will protect the crop from attack by pests:

• mint;
• nasturtium;
• marigold;
• sage.

The destruction of parasites is facilitated by spraying with insecticidal preparations:

• "Karate";
• "Fufanon-Nova";
• "Iskra-M";
• "Karbofos";
• "Fitoverm".

There are also traditional methods of processing with infusions.

From nettle:

• the third part of the bucket is filled with chopped leaves;
• pour boiling water;
• insist for 2 days.

From onion peels and tomato tops:

• fill a fourth of the bucket with them;
• add hot water and laundry soap;
• leave for a day.

Pest and disease control

To prevent the occurrence of diseases, it is necessary to follow the recommendations for planting and caring for plants. First of all, garden tools and planting materials are disinfected. The planted seedlings are treated with a solution of phytosporin.

Attention! Treatment with phytosporin cannot be performed during the period when the head of cabbage appears.

Cabbage plants can be attacked by insect pests: aphids, caterpillars, chafers and cutworms. To protect the crop from pests, cilantro, mint and rosemary are planted between the rows of plants: spices have a repellent effect on insects. An infusion of onion peels or tomato tops will serve as an effective means of protection. Leave the composition for 12 hours, then spray the plants with it.

Harvest and storage

Timely harvested heads of Gloria cabbage retain their excellent taste and beautiful appearance throughout the entire storage period.

How and when to collect

Taking into account the growing region and ripening time when growing seedlings - 80 days, and seeds - 120 days, forks are collected from late August to mid-October.

This is done in clear, dry weather at an air temperature of +3...+10 °C. The heads of cabbage are cut with a carefully sharpened tool - a shovel or knife.

Attention! Before storing the product, the heads of cabbage, which have moisture on the upper leaves, are dried.

Storage features and shelf life of the hybrid

Only the healthiest, strongest specimens, without signs of damage by diseases and pests, are suitable for long-term storage.

The basement or cellar in which vegetables are supposed to be stored must be:

• well ventilated;
• with a relative air humidity of 90-95%;
• with ambient temperature - from 0 to +2 °C.

Store forks on racks, stacking them in 2-3 layers. If there are few heads of cabbage and they have stalks, you can store the cabbage hanging.

The shelf life of a product characterized by high shelf life is 120-150 days.

Important! To increase the keeping quality of the Gloria hybrid, each fork is wrapped in sheets of thick paper.

Description of the variety

Characteristics of Gloria cabbage:

• mid-season variety (growth period up to 125 days);
• productive (up to 800 kg of fruit grows per hundred square meters);
• the plant is dense, round in shape, weighs 2–5 kg;
• small stalk;
• the leaves are blue-green in color with a waxy coating and a wavy edge.

This cabbage variety is tolerant to drought and low temperatures. The harvest is harvested from late summer to mid-autumn. This cabbage has good taste.

What difficulties may there be when growing

Lack of sunlight can lead to decreased yields:

• the heads of cabbage grow loose and small in size;
• They do not withstand long-term storage and begin to deteriorate within 2 weeks after harvesting.

Due to untimely or insufficient feeding, problems may arise indicating that the plant lacks the substances necessary for its normal development:

• pale gray color and early death of leaves indicate a lack of nitrogen;
• the appearance of yellowish spots and falling leaves - lack of magnesium;
• transformation of the growth of new leaves and coloring of old leaves creamy - low iron;
• redness of veins and necrosis - phosphorus is needed;
• poor fork development, cupped leaf plates - lack of molybdenum;
• curled edges of sheets, stopping their development - need for calcium.

Excess moisture leads to:

• fruit cracking;
• their wateriness;
• reducing the shelf life of the product.

Varieties of white cabbage: grandmother's pickle

This variety can be found from. Babushkin pickle feels good in the Central region. This cabbage is good for use in salads, as well as for various preparations. In terms of ripening time, this variety is mid-season. The rosette is elevated above the ground, the leaves are medium in size and have different thicknesses. The leaves have wavy edges. This variety produces oval-shaped fruits. One fruit weighs approximately two to three kilograms. The density of the head of cabbage itself is quite high. It has high taste qualities that remain even after a week of storage. Productivity is at a good level, giving approximately 1150 c/ha.

Lights and reviews from experienced gardeners about the hybrid

Vegetable growers who have been growing Gloria f1 cabbage for several years advise:

• To keep forks especially well, it is better to pull them out by the roots.
• Strictly observe the temperature regime during storage so that the plant does not sprout and bloom during its two-year development cycle.
• Carefully monitor the seedlings to prevent them from stretching.
• It is better to use settled water for irrigation, not cold.
• To retain moisture for a long time, it is recommended to mulch the soil surface around the plants with a layer of peat 5 cm thick.

Important! When growing the Gloria f1 hybrid, keep in mind that the crop tolerates drought much more easily than excessive watering.

Experienced gardeners speak about the hybrid this way:

Alla, Novosibirsk: “Gloria cabbage interested me because of its cold resistance and good yield. The heads of cabbage grow even, with excellent taste. I’ve been growing it for several years, I water and feed it regularly, and I have no problems with diseases.”

Valentin, Voronezh: “I liked the Dutch mid-season hybrid for its good stable yield and resistance to diseases and pests. I believe that whoever decided to grow this variety of cabbage made an excellent choice and will not regret it.”

Features of care

When shoots appear, remove the glass immediately to avoid stretching. The temperature should be between 12–14 ° C heat. Seedlings grow in containers for 40 to 50 days, and then they are transplanted .

Since the heads of the Gloria variety grow large, the gap between seedlings should be 50 cm. This distance allows the cabbage to develop well, take the optimal amount of nutrition from the soil, and receive abundant sunlight. This vegetable crop ripens 80 days after planting in a permanent place.

Top 5: names, ripening dates and photos

The lists contain the best and most popular varieties and hybrids of early white cabbage of Dutch and Russian selection for open ground.

Early maturing

June

One of the best domestic early varieties developed specifically for the Non-Black Earth Region. The period from germination to harvest is 90-100 days. Having planted the seedlings in the second ten days of April in the ground, the heads of cabbage are removed in June.

The heads of cabbage are round, light green, dense, weighing 1500-2000 g. The plants are resistant to frost down to – 5°C, very productive (up to 6 kg/m2, but not at all suitable for storage, pickling and have high light requirements

June cabbage is described in this useful video:

Transfer F1

Domestic hybrid, ripening in 96-100 days. The head of cabbage is round, covered with covering leaves, white in cross section, weighing 800-1200 g. The internal structure is thin and dense. Resistant to cracking and major cabbage diseases. Recommended in all regions of Russia.

We invite you to watch a useful video about Transfer F1 cabbage:

Parel F1

Dutch hybrid, ripening in 55-60 days. The leaves are small and medium-sized, light green, smooth, with a smooth edge, covered with a pronounced waxy coating. The heads of cabbage are dense, round, weighing 800-1200 g. From the moment of ripening, cabbage stands for 15 days without cracking. Recommended for salads and pickling, tolerates transportation.

You will learn more about Parel F1 cabbage from this video:

Surprise F1

Variety from Holland. The ripening period is 90 days. The heads of cabbage are round in shape, of medium density, green with a waxy coating, and are well preserved after harvesting. The plants are resistant to flowering and are distinguished by high taste. Suitable for fresh consumption.

Hermes F1

Another Dutch early ripening cabbage. The heads of cabbage are distinguished by their even shape, round, and very dense structure. Resistant to cracking. Ripen in 76-107 days. Plants are valued for their high and consistent yield. Productivity – 4.6 kg/m2 for the Central region.

Ultra early

Orion Hunter F1

Hybrid from Russian. Ripens in 42-50 days in open ground. The plants are compact, with a semi-raised rosette of leaves. The heads of cabbage are small, light green, smooth, with a dense internal structure, with a high content of vitamins. With such precocity they have high resistance to cracking. Used fresh.

Baroque

Hybrid recommended for the Volga-Vyatka region. The leaf is medium sized, raised, slightly bubbly. The head of cabbage is green with a slight waxy coating, smooth. The vegetable has an average weight of 800-1500 g. It is characterized by uniform ripening of the crop.

Farao F1

An unpretentious hybrid from Holland. The harvest is harvested already 65 days after planting the seedlings. On average, a head of cabbage weighs 2000-3000 g. The head of a head of cabbage is emerald green and round. The inner stalk is long. When cut, the leaves are thin, white and juicy. The vegetable is used fresh, cooked and frozen sliced ​​for long-term storage. Cabbage is suitable for sale, short-term storage and transportation.

Mirror F1

The most popular Dutch hybrid. Even with high humidity, or, conversely, very dry summers, it produces a very early, stable and high harvest. The growing season is 50 days. The heads of cabbage are small, weighing up to 2500-3000 g, bright green, shiny, smooth. The leg is high, because of which the head of cabbage does not rot or rot. The culture is resistant to fusarium.

How to grow and properly care for Gloria cabbage in open ground

Many gardeners have at least once tried to grow cabbage on their plots. If this is a dacha farm, then most often the attempts continue until they get a harvest. But when in order to grow vegetables you need to go somewhere, or the land is rented, after the first failures they give up. It is for such situations that the Gloria cabbage variety was developed, which does not require special care and is capable of producing a good harvest even for beginners.

The cabbage variety Gloria F1 is a hybrid; thanks to breeding work, it is resistant to changes in the external environment, as well as to diseases. Unlike other types of cabbage, Gloria is not susceptible to fungal diseases that affect rosettes, which allows minimizing losses from infected plants and soils. Also, the plants do not require special care and can grow in most types of soil as long as they are watered sufficiently. Therefore, the hybrid is ideal for all summer residents.

Pros and cons of the variety

This hybrid has a lot of positive characteristics. But there are also some disadvantages. The main advantages include the excellent taste of heads of cabbage, long-term storage, beautiful appearance, as well as increased productivity.

Hybrid Gloria is considered resistant to many diseases that are characteristic of white cabbage. Moreover, this variety is adapted to different terrains and climates. This makes it possible to grow cabbage over a vast territory of the country, both in the south and north. Many experts note that Gloria tolerates cold weather well. But this variety does not spoil and does not reduce productivity in extreme heat. Even without fertilizing and mineral fertilizers, you can get large heads of cabbage with excellent taste from the bushes of this hybrid.

The disadvantages of the variety are minor, but they are present. First of all, it is worth noting that if there is a lack of sunlight, the harvest will be of poor quality. The heads of cabbage will become small and loose. They will not keep as long as they should and will begin to rot a couple of weeks after harvest.

Excess water can cause watery fruits that will not last long. They tolerate drought much easier than overwatering.

Beau monde

Originator. Can be used in many regions of our country. Cabbage is good in fresh salads, and also tolerates storage quite well. The variety is a hybrid and has a late ripening period. The rosette is elevated above the ground, the leaves are not too large in size and have different thicknesses. The leaves have slightly wavy edges. This variety produces round-flat fruits with outer leaves. Leaf density is high. The fruits are large, one weighs about 3.3 kg. Has high taste characteristics. The harvest is very abundant. Suitable for growing on an industrial scale. So, about 1500 quintals can be removed from one hectare. This variety showed this result in the Kostroma region. The big advantage of this variety is its high resistance to fusarium.

Reviews from gardeners

Valentin Ivanovich, Voronezh, 51 years old.

Gloria F1 is a mid-season hybrid. I really liked the cabbage. The yield is good and stable. It is resistant to diseases and is rarely affected by insects, which was the case for me personally. If you decide to grow this Dutch hybrid, you definitely won’t go wrong. A good choice.

Ekaterina Igorevna, Kyiv, 32 years old.

The hybrid is quite resistant to fusarium. Because of this scourge, all the cabbage on my plot constantly suffers; Gloria also has problems, but not the same. The taste is very good. Cabbage leaves are medium in size, you can easily make cabbage rolls from it, they are not hard. I always grew it in seedlings, I didn’t sow the seeds, so I can’t say anything about germination.

Prevention of various problems

In order to get the desired result from this variety, you need to remember some conditions:

1. hilling should be done regularly;
2. waterlogging of the soil can lead to diseases;
3. weeds must be removed in a timely manner;
4. each watering must be accompanied by loosening;
5. The planting pattern must be followed.

Gloria is a universal-purpose hybrid that appeared in the regions of the Russian Federation relatively recently, but has managed to establish itself and become popular. Good keeping quality and taste make it possible to grow it both in large volumes for commercial purposes and in summer cottages in various regions.

Dutch selection cabbage, thanks to its merits, has long won the trust of both professional farmers and amateur gardeners. On our website you will find photos and descriptions of the following varieties: Rinda F1, Atria F1, Megaton F1, Aggressor F1 and Parel F1.