Cabbage "Slava" has rightfully won the hearts of many gardeners. This white cabbage crop, which belongs to the mid-season category, is loved for its taste characteristics.
Characterizing “Glory”
Cabbage "Slava" is considered mid-season, since the fork itself is formed on average 110 -125 days after germination. Despite the fact that this crop is quite moisture-loving, “Slava” tolerates a lack of moisture quite tolerably.
The head of cabbage has a round shape, slightly flattened at the top. The forks are approximately a quarter of a meter in diameter and weigh from 2 to 4.5 kilograms. The cabbage pulp is light in color, the leaves are light green in appearance and white in cross section.
The official characteristics of the Slava cabbage variety indicate high yields, equal to a dozen kilograms per square meter. And the excellent taste and good resistance to the main diseases of the culture have already appealed to many who planted this cabbage.
You can try the cabbage beauty before the New Year holidays; it is also good in pickled form. The vegetable is also a success for sales. It is not afraid of transportation and cracking, and it can be stored for three months.
About two varieties of “Glory”
Cabbage "Slava" is distinguished by two varieties: Gribovskaya 231 and 1305. The first assumes the formation of a head of cabbage 100-110 days after germination. As for the Slava 1305 cabbage, it ripens 15 days later. True, this option is valued more for its higher yield and greater resistance to cracking.
“Slava Gribovskaya 231” also has its advantages. Its fork is denser, on average its weight is about 3 kilograms, and the harvest per square meter is about 9 kilograms. In option 1305, the heads of cabbage grow up to 5 kilograms, and the yield is 12 kilograms, but the density is lower and storage is shorter.
About the correct cultivation of the cabbage variety “Slava”
Planting and caring for “Slava” have certain rules. Most often, cabbage is grown using seedlings. When purchasing seeds, it is important to understand the presence of pre-sowing treatment, which should be indicated on the appropriate bag. If processing does not occur, then cabbage seeds Before sowing, they are prepared by the gardener himself.
The seeds are kept for half a day in a solution of potassium humate and water in a ratio of 1 gram to 1 liter, then washed and hardened at a temperature of 2 degrees.
Now the seeds are ready for sowing, for which there is also a method. Seeds for seedlings are grown in a greenhouse or in open ground under plastic film. Sowing is carried out in the second month of spring with an optimal temperature of 13-17 degrees. The seeds are then placed in grooves one and a half centimeters wide and with an interval of 7 centimeters between rows.
Seedlings should be thinned out when the first leaf appears so that the plants grow at a distance of 5 cm from each other. It is important to prevent the soil from drying out: the seedlings are watered when they are drained in open ground. An individual seedling requires an area of 25-26 square centimeters. When the second leaf appears, the first feeding should begin.
Stages of feeding cabbage "Slava"
One square meter of land assumes the following composition:
- 5 grams of superphosphate;
- 4 grams of ammonium nitrate;
- 2 grams of potassium chloride.
This dry mixture is distributed between the rows, and then watering cabbage. The procedure must be repeated after a week.
Plants that have reached a height of 15 cm and formed 5-6 leaves are ready to appear in open ground. The bed should be watered a couple of hours before planting. For cultivation, choose a place with good sunlight, and for planting, adhere to a 60 x 60 cm pattern.
Closer to September, the garden bed that should grow this cabbage variety, fertilize with humus or manure. Each square meter should have 10 liters of liquid organic matter and a couple of glasses of ash. Slightly acidic soil is optimal for this variety.
As for the regions of the southern part of Russia, here the described crop can be grown without problems by direct sowing into the ground to a depth of 2 cm. For the first time, the thinning process is carried out after the appearance of the third leaf. And after three more leaves, another thinning is necessary to organize a distance of 60 cm between neighboring plants.
In terms of harvesting, the forks are ready when they reach an average size, sufficient density and no cracks. The harvested crop is stored at zero temperature and 90 percent humidity. The best storage option would be to hang forks from wooden fixtures in basements and attics. It is also possible to place cabbage in wooden boxes, where “Slava” also feels comfortable
The description of the variety also includes features of combating attacks from various parasites and defects. For ease of navigation, especially for novice gardeners, we present below the most common misfortunes to which cabbage crops are exposed and how to overcome them.
Enemy #1 – Clubroot
This disease is the most common in the described culture, the cause of which is a fungus. Obvious signs of the onset of the disease will be the appearance of compactions on the root system. If this scourge is not recognized or treated in time, root rot will occur. Purely externally, this trouble manifests itself as abnormal development of the sprout.
To prevent clubroot from appearing, certain measures are needed in the form of competent weeding of cabbage beds and removal of all weeds from the planting area after the heads of cabbage are harvested. It is important to destroy large debris outside the garden and city. It is also recommended to add slaked lime to the soil when sowing.15 days before planting, soil treatment is carried out using formaldehyde.
Be sure to follow the rules of crop rotation. The place where the cabbage lived a year later will no longer be suitable for it this year.
We emphasize that if the disease has spread to young crops, then, unfortunately, they should be eliminated, since they cannot be treated. But if you follow all the listed prevention rules, growing Slava cabbage will take place without clubroot infestation.
Enemy No. 2 – black clubroot
Another nuisance for cabbage and its owners is black clubroot, which is also associated with a fungal nature. The disease is recognized by thinning of the stems and blackness closer to the root. The result is sad - the cabbage dies. This disease, like the previous one, cannot be defeated, but if prevention is carried out in a timely manner, the disease will not occur. To do this you need the following actions:
- Avoid overwatering sprouts;
- Do not allow plants to become too dense;
- Before soil sowing, treat the seed material with potassium permanganate.
- If a sprout lesion is detected by this defect, get rid of it immediately: this will help in further spreading to the entire cabbage bed.
Enemy No. 3 – powdery mildew
Another enemy of cabbage is downy mildew. The first manifestations of the disease include the appearance of yellow spots on the leaves, and the back of the vegetable will show a whitish coating. To avoid this defect, it is necessary to arrange for the seeds to be soaked before planting.
The good news is that this disease can be fought. There are special means.So, diseased sprouts are sprayed with copper sulfate, and as a preventive measure, an identical procedure is carried out three times with crushed sulfur. If young growth is affected, we get rid of it promptly in order to avoid damage to the entire ridge with cabbage.
Enemy No. 4 - aphid invasion
In addition to the listed defects, the described variety may be attacked by insects. And the main one will be the cabbage aphid. Cabbage foliage, which will begin to discolor and curl, will indicate this problem.
To prevent this misfortune from ruining your mood, it is better to place greens next to the cabbage - parsley or dill, which will attract ladybugs, which they will not mind including aphids in their diet.
About the advantages and disadvantages of “Slava”
The non-black earth region played a significant role in the development of Russia from the very beginning of its appearance. The development of the described cabbage variety is primarily aimed at this vast part of the Russian Federation. This is evidenced by numerous descriptions of the culture in garden reference books.
Frequent rains in the region are good for ripening cabbage, even if the soil is not sufficiently filled with humus. But it should also be noted that the “Slava” variety gives decent results in places where rain is infrequent. Today, this cabbage is recommended, one might say, throughout the entire Russian territory, and also in Georgia and Kazakhstan.
The disadvantages of this variety include its sensitivity to clubroot, which affects cabbage roots, preventing the necessary development of the plant, as well as the possible acquisition of vascular bacteriosis and Fusarium wilt.
But today, with the available arsenal of means to combat defects and parasites, as well as with all the pre-sowing measures, as mentioned above, any gardener is able to protect his vegetables.
Positive reviews from gardeners are in the absolute majority. The advantages of the Slava cabbage variety include good resistance to cold weather, a low degree of formation of peduncles, resistance to cracking, excellent transportability and the possibility of long-term storage. Therefore, purchase “Glory” seeds and try to enjoy your own results.
