Crumont cabbage is a late-ripening variety and has a lot of worthy characteristics. By growing the hybrid on their plots, summer residents and farmers receive a high yield of healthy vegetables. The description of the variety and the list of agricultural technology requirements are always relevant for beginners and experienced farmers.
To prepare cabbage dishes all winter, you should grow the Crumont variety.
Description of Crumont cabbage
Important parameters when choosing a cabbage variety are ripening time, yield and taste characteristics. Hybrid Krumont F1 meets the highest requirements of vegetable growers. It was developed by Russian scientists from the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy and has been on the State Register since 1992. The unique variety is allowed to be grown in all territories of the Russian Federation, except for the North-Eastern and Northern regions.
The density and alignment of the heads give the variety commercial value
Main parameters:
- Ripening period is late. From the first shoots to harvesting, 165-170 days pass.
- The socket is semi-raised, very compact. Height from 45 cm to 60 cm, diameter from 60 cm to 75 cm, number of leaves from 25 to 32 pcs.
- The head of cabbage is medium in size and very dense. The shape is leveled, rounded-flat or rounded. Crumont heads are resistant to cracking, smooth and morphologically even. The color of the outer leaves is dark green, with a pronounced shade of gray, while inside, when cut, it is almost white. The weight of one head of cabbage ranges from 1.9 kg to 2.2 kg. In the southern regions, vegetable growers remove 4 kg heads.
- Cabbage leaf blades are smooth, the edges are wavy-toothed. The lower leaves have a petiole 6 cm long. The venation of the leaf resembles the shape of a half-fan. Leaves length 55 cm, width about 40 cm.
- The outer stump is medium in size - from 18 cm to 23 cm. The inner stump is thin and much shorter (up to 10 cm).
A very important characteristic is the ability of the Crumont variety to be collected and processed by mechanization. Another factor is stability during transportation and excellent shelf life.
Hybrid characteristics
As already indicated in the introduction of the article, this is a late-ripening hybrid. The full growing season (from the moment of germination to the full maturity of the heads of cabbage) lasts about 160-170 days.
The crop is quite productive. From 1 m2, with proper care and favorable conditions, you can harvest up to 5 kg of crop.
The rosette of representatives of this variety is quite compact, semi-raised. The height of the rosette is about 48-60 cm, and in diameter it rarely exceeds 75 cm (standard 59-75 cm). The number of sheet plates is 26-31. The leaves are small, up to 55 cm long. The width of the leaf blade is about 35-40 cm. The leaf color is dark green, with a slight grayish tint.
There is a wax coating on the surface of the sheet, very intense. The surface of the plate is smooth, with wavy edges.
The heads of hybrid Crumont F1 are relatively small, even though it is a late-ripening cabbage. On average, a technically mature vegetable weighs about 1.9-2.1 kg. The shape of the “head” is flat and round. The heads of cabbage are dense, grayish-green in color, as are the leaf blades. When cut, the head of cabbage is greenish-white. The outer stump is quite long and can reach 23 cm. Crumont’s taste is very good.
The heads of cabbage are noted for their good keeping quality.
As for diseases, he is protected from:
- Mucous bacteriosis.
- Vascular bacteriosis.
- Point necrosis.
- Fusarium wilt.
Pros and cons of Crumont cabbage
To understand the advantages of a hybrid over other varieties of cabbage, you should group its advantages and note its disadvantages.
The advantages of Krumont F1 are:
- excellent taste;
- rich nutritional composition;
- alignment, compactness and density of heads;
- high immunity to diseases;
- ability for long-term storage (6-7 months);
- no cracking of fruits;
- versatility of use;
- the possibility of industrial cultivation and the use of harvesting equipment;
- ease of care.
Disadvantages of the variety:
- the presence of a bitter aftertaste, which disappears 2-3 months after harvesting from the field;
- small volume of heads for a late-ripening variety.
The first disadvantage is due to the biological specifics of the hybrid, but vegetable growers do not always consider it a disadvantage.
Positive and negative qualities
The domestic hybrid has a number of advantages. In particular, the main ones include:
- High yield. From 1 hectare of plantings, from 41 to 51 tons of products are collected.
- Good immunity. Krumont F1 is not afraid of diseases such as mucous and vascular bacteriosis, point necrosis and fusarium wilt.
- Good taste. After two months of storage, cabbage becomes very tasty and juicy.
- Versatility. Cabbage is suitable for both fresh consumption and processing.
- Easy to care for.
- Heads of cabbage are resistant to rotting.
The hybrid also has its disadvantages. In particular, these include:
- The main drawback of Crumont is the presence of bitterness. After harvesting from the plot, the cabbage will be slightly harsh and bitter. Bitterness and harshness disappear after 2-3 months of storage.
- The heads are relatively small in size, which is not typical for most late-ripening varieties.
Planting and caring for Crumont cabbage
It is recommended to grow the variety in seedlings. In this case, late-ripening cabbage has time to form heads even in regions with a cool climate. Sowing seeds should begin in February in more southern areas and in April in the north.
The germination rate of cabbage is high (up to 90%). The first shoots appear within a week. Before germination, the room temperature should be within + 20-24 °C. Then the value is reduced to + 15-18 °C (daytime) and + 8-10 °C (nighttime). During the period before planting in open ground, you need to monitor the quality of watering and feed the seedlings once with a mineral complex.
Proper care of seedlings will allow you to obtain healthy planting material
The planting date for sowing is the end of April or the end of May. Seedlings should have 2-3 pairs of leaves. Planting pattern of the variety is 50 x 60 cm, depth 5 cm.
Crumont cabbage does not require special growing conditions. All events are standard:
- Watering. At least 1 time every 2-3 days for adult plants. Young seedlings need to be watered every day. Water – warm, volume of at least 3 liters per plant. The most abundant watering is needed in the head setting phase; before harvesting, it is stopped 14 days before the due date.
- Feeding. Two meals a day per season is enough. The first time you need to add organic matter 20 days after planting in open ground. 2 kg of humus per 1 square meter is enough. m, the second time you need minerals - superphosphate (20 mg), potassium nitrate (30 mg). They are diluted in 10 liters of water and 2 liters of solution are poured under each plant.
Fertilizing the Crumont variety is necessary to increase shelf life - Weeding. Be sure to do this after watering or rain. It is necessary to remove all weeds so that they do not interfere with the development of cabbage seedlings.
- Hilling. Necessary to stimulate the growth of additional roots. The first hilling should be done 3 weeks after transplanting into open ground, the second – after 14 days.
- Loosening. This event allows you to increase the access of air and nutritional components to the cabbage root system. It is important to carry out the procedure for the first time after the seedlings have taken root, then once a week.
Important! The first loosening should be no deeper than 5 cm, repeated – up to 10 cm.
Growing and care
After planting the seedlings, water 3 liters per plant every 3-4 days. After a month, they switch to weekly watering in large portions. The soil is carefully loosened when the water is absorbed. Spud the cabbage periodically.
The first feeding is carried out three weeks after transplantation, with organic fertilizers. For each square meter, use three buckets of water with 1 kg of chicken manure and 2 kg of humus diluted in them.
The second feeding is during or shortly before the formation of heads of cabbage, with mineral fertilizers with potassium and phosphorus.
Diseases and pests
The variety was bred with built-in resistance to common crop diseases. Crumont is not affected by clubroot, necrosis (during storage), fusarium, or bacteriosis. If you do preventive spraying, you won’t have to treat the cabbage. Parasites cause more trouble. Vegetable growers have to contend with butterflies, aphids and flea beetles. Copper-containing preparations, for example, Oxychom, work well against aphids. 50 mg of the substance per 10 liters of water is enough, then spray the cabbage after 10 days. The flea disappears after treatment with a solution of potassium permanganate (10 liters of water + 2 mg of powder). Colloidal salt (20 mg per 10 l) can be used against butterflies. Repeated spraying is needed every 7-10 days.
Reviews
Dmitry Alexandrovich, Voronezh, 43 years old.
My wife and I have been growing the Kolobok and Krumont varieties for more than 10 years. Both are excellent cabbage. They last a long time, they will definitely be stored until May. When fresh, Kolobok is of course tastier; Crumon’s leaves are a little coarse and slightly bitter. But Crumont goes well in pickling, the taste is excellent. That's why we actually grow it.
Valentina Ivanovna, Rostov, 54 years old.
I won’t describe it for a long time, I’ll tell you briefly. I have been growing Crumont f1 for about 5 years now. I really like cabbage. For me there are no shortcomings. The seeds always germinate well, and during the entire growing period I have never gotten sick. The taste is excellent, especially if fermented, it also lasts in the cellar for a long time, until summer. The heads of cabbage are small, but for me this is a plus.
Application
The Crumont variety contains carotene, vitamin C, and a good level of sugar (10%). Such components allow you to use the vegetable in any form - raw, pickled, salted, stewed. After the bitterness leaves the leaves, they are great for winter salads. The shelf life allows you to prepare vitamin dishes all winter.
Cabbage dishes nourish the body with beneficial vitamins and amino acids
History of selection
Despite the “foreign” name, white cabbage Krumon F1 is an achievement of Russian breeders.
The process of its creation by a team of authors began in the USSR in 1988. The new hybrid was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 1992. After varietal testing, Crumont cabbage was approved for cultivation in the vast majority of Russian regions (exceptions are the North-Eastern and Northern).
Important! Crumont is a hybrid. Growing from independently collected seeds is impossible; such plants will not inherit the varietal characteristics of the “parent”. Currently, several agricultural companies produce Crumont cabbage seeds.
Characteristics of the variety
Cabbage variety Crumont f1 is a product of Dutch selection. It is suitable for cultivation in the central and southern regions of the country. The growing season of the variety from the moment of planting in a permanent place of growth is about 120 days, so the species is classified as medium-late.
The plant is compact in shape, its height is 30-35 cm. The leaf rosette is moderate in size, its diameter is 60-70 cm.
According to the description, the leaves are light green, round in shape, covered with a dense layer of waxy coating. The head of cabbage is large and green. The average weight of one fruit is 3 kg. High yields are noted: about 60 kg are harvested from 1 hectare.
Description of the fruit
Crumont cabbage has the following characteristics:
- rich sweet taste: sugar level reaches 10%;
- high levels of vitamin C, which have a positive effect on the immune system;
- Cabbage contains carotene, which is ideal for improving the condition of skin, hair and nails.
The products can be used in all areas. It is ideal for preparing main dishes or fresh salads; the heads of cabbage can be eaten fresh or used for pickling.
Recommendations for cultivation
When planting cabbage, it is important to maintain distance
This variety can only be grown using seedlings. To do this, at the beginning of March, seeds are planted in large containers. They are placed in a warm place with a temperature of 20-24°C. Under such conditions, the best rates of seed germination are observed.
As soon as the first shoots appear, which happens on the 14th day after planting, the temperature is reduced to 15-18°C during the day and 8-10°C at night. Such conditions are necessary to prepare the seedlings for the upcoming planting in open ground.
Planting in a permanent place is carried out in early May. At this point, the risk of frost disappears. Only seedlings on which 2-3 pairs of leaves have formed are suitable for planting. The planting depth should be 4-6 cm. The distance between bushes is 50 cm, and between rows is about 60 cm.
