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Man has been cultivating white cabbage for several thousand years. This vegetable can still be found in garden beds in every corner of the planet. Breeders are constantly improving this naturally capricious crop by developing new varieties and hybrids. A good example of the work of modern selection is the white cabbage variety “Aggressor F1”. This hybrid was obtained in Holland in 2003. Thanks to its excellent characteristics, it quickly gained recognition among farmers and spread, including in Russia. It is the “Aggressor F1” cabbage that will become the focus of our article. We will tell you about the advantages and main characteristics of the variety, and also offer photos and reviews about it. Perhaps this information will help beginners and experienced farmers decide on the choice of white cabbage variety.
Description of the variety
Cabbage “Aggressor F1” got its name for a reason. She truly exhibits increased vitality and endurance even in the harshest conditions. The “Aggressor F1” variety is able to bear fruit well on depleted soils and withstand long periods of drought. Adverse weather conditions also do not have a significant impact on the development of heads of cabbage.This resistance of cabbage to external factors is the result of the work of breeders. By crossing several varieties at the genetic level, they deprived the Aggressor F1 cabbage of the disadvantages characteristic of its ancestors.
The Aggressor F1 hybrid is included in the State Register of Russia and zoned for the Central region of the country. In fact, the variety has long been cultivated in both the south and north of our country. They grow cabbage "Aggressor F1" for their own consumption and for sale. Many farmers prefer this particular variety, since with minimal investment of labor and effort it is capable of producing the most generous harvest.
Characteristics of heads of cabbage
White cabbage "Aggressor F1" is characterized by a long ripening period. It takes approximately 120 days from the day the seed is sown in order to form and ripen a large head of cabbage. As a rule, harvesting of this variety occurs with the onset of cold weather.
The “Aggressor F1” variety produces large heads of cabbage weighing 3.5 kg. There are no small forks even in the most unfavorable conditions. The maximum deviation from the specified value is no more than 500 g. However, with good care, the weight of the fork can reach 5 kg. This ensures a high yield level of 1 t/ha. This indicator is typical for industrial cultivation. On private farmsteads it is possible to collect about 8 kg/m2.
The external description of the Aggressor F1 cabbage heads is excellent: the large heads are quite dense, round, slightly flattened. There is a waxy coating on the upper dark green leaves. The outer leaves have a wavy, slightly curved edge. When cut, the head of cabbage is bright white, in some cases slightly yellowish.Cabbage "Aggressor F1" has a powerful root system. Its stalk does not exceed 18 cm in length.
Often farmers are faced with the problem of cabbage heads cracking, as a result of which the cabbage loses its appearance. The Aggressor F1 variety is protected from such trouble and maintains the integrity of the fork, despite changes in external factors.
The taste of cabbage of the Aggressor F1 variety is excellent: the leaves are juicy, crisp, with a pleasant fresh aroma. They contain 9.2% dry matter and 5.6% sugar. The vegetable is great for preparing fresh salads, pickling and canning. Heads of cabbage without processing can be stored for long-term winter storage for 5-6 months.
Disease resistance
Like many other hybrids, Aggressor F1 cabbage is highly resistant to some diseases. Thus, the variety is not threatened by fusarium wilt. Such common pests of cruciferous crops as thrips and cruciferous flea beetle also cannot cause significant harm to the resistant Aggressor F1 cabbage. In general, the variety is characterized by excellent immunity and has natural protection against many adversities. The only real threats to the variety are whiteflies and aphids.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
It is quite difficult to objectively evaluate the Aggressor F1 cabbage variety, since it has many advantages that overshadow some disadvantages, but we will try to clearly define the main features of this cabbage.
Compared to other varieties of white cabbage, Aggressor F1 has the following advantages:
- high yield, regardless of growing conditions;
- excellent appearance of the heads of cabbage, marketability, which can be assessed in the proposed photos;
- possibility of long-term storage;
- unpretentiousness, ability to grow on depleted soils with minimal care;
- seed germination is close to 100%;
- the ability to grow vegetables without seedlings;
- good immunity to many diseases and pests.
Among the disadvantages of the Aggressor F1 variety, the following points should be highlighted:
- exposure to whiteflies and aphids;
- lack of immunity to fungal diseases;
- It is possible that the leaves may develop a bitterness with a yellow tint after ripening.
Thus, by studying the description of the cabbage variety “Aggressor F1” and analyzing its main advantages and disadvantages, you can understand how rational it is to grow this hybrid in certain conditions. Even more information about the Aggressor F1 variety and its cultivation can be obtained from the video:
Features of cultivation
Cabbage "Aggressor F1" is perfect for even the most inattentive and busy farmers. It does not require special care and can be grown by seedlings or without seedlings. You can learn more about these methods in the following sections.
Seedless growing method
This method of growing cabbage is the easiest because it does not require much time and effort. Using it, there is no need to take up precious meters in the house with boxes and containers with soil.
The seedless method of growing cabbage requires following some rules:
- The cabbage bed needs to be prepared in advance, in the fall. It should be located on a sunny, wind-protected plot of land. The soil in the garden bed needs to be fertilized with organic matter and wood ash, dug up and covered with a thick layer of mulch, and covered with black film on top.
- In a properly prepared bed, the snow will melt with the arrival of the first warmth and already at the end of April it will be possible to successfully sow the seeds of the Aggressor F1 cabbage.
- To sow crops, holes are made in the beds, in each of which 2-3 seeds are placed to a depth of 1 cm.
- After seed germination, only one, the strongest seedling is left in each hole.
Further plant care is standard. It includes watering, weeding and loosening the soil. To obtain high yields, it is also necessary to feed Aggressor F1 2-3 times per season.
Seedling growing method
The seedling method of growing cabbage is more often used in unfavorable climatic conditions, where it is not possible to sow seeds in open ground in a timely manner. This cultivation method consists of the following steps:
- You can buy soil for growing cabbage seedlings or prepare it yourself. To do this, mix peat, humus and sand in equal parts.
- You can grow seedlings in peat tablets or cups. Plastic containers with drainage holes in the bottom also work.
- Before filling containers, the soil should be heated to destroy harmful microflora.
- You need to sow cabbage seeds “Aggressor F1” in 2-3 pieces. into each pot to a depth of 1 cm. After the emergence of seedlings, the plantings must be thinned out and placed in a room with a temperature of +15-+180WITH.
- Cabbage seedlings should be fed three times with minerals and organic matter.
- Before planting in open ground, cabbage seedlings must be hardened off.
- Plants should be planted in the garden at the age of 35-40 days.
It is seedlings that are most often used to grow “Aggressor F1” cabbage, trying to protect and preserve young seedlings that have not yet matured as much as possible. But it is worth noting that this method does not speed up the process of ripening heads of cabbage, since the process of transplanting plants from a pot into the ground causes stress to the seedlings and slows down their growth.
Conclusion
“Aggressor F1” is an excellent hybrid that has become widespread not only in our country, but also abroad. Taste and shape, external characteristics are the undeniable advantages of the vegetable. It is easy to grow and tasty to eat, it stores well and is suitable for all types of processing. The high yield of the variety allows it to be successfully grown on an industrial scale. Thus, the Aggressor F1 hybrid has all the best qualities and therefore has earned the respect of many farmers.
