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Bronco F1 cabbage is a hybrid developed by the Dutch company Bejo Zaden. The variety has medium ripening times and attractive external properties. It is grown for sale or for personal use. This variety can be used fresh or for canning.
Characteristics of the variety
The description of Bronco cabbage is as follows:
- white cabbage mid-season variety;
- from the moment of planting seedlings to harvesting, 80-90 days pass;
- gray-green color of the head of cabbage;
- weight from 2 to 5 kg;
- storage period – 2-3 months;
- dense head of cabbage with succulent leaves;
- resistance to diseases (fusarium, bacteriosis);
- ability to tolerate drought and other unfavorable conditions.
Bronko cabbage is suitable for fresh consumption, preparing salads, first and second courses, and fillings for pies. The variety is used for fermentation, pickling and pickling. Heads of cabbage should be stored in a dry and cool place.
Boarding order
The Bronco variety is grown by seedlings. Seedlings require certain care, which consists of maintaining the required temperature and watering. When the cabbage grows, it is transferred to open areas.
Preparing seeds and soil
Planting seeds of the Bronco variety occurs at home.Work is carried out in late April - early May. The formation of seedlings takes 45-50 days.
For planting, prepare soil consisting of equal amounts of turf soil and humus. Add a tablespoon of wood ash per kilogram of soil. To increase soil fertility, you can add a little peat. Prepare the soil yourself or purchase a ready-made soil mixture.
Seeds of the Bronco variety also require processing. They are placed in hot water at a temperature of 50 degrees for 20 minutes, after which they are transferred to cold water for 5 minutes. The drug Epin or Humate will help stimulate the germination of cabbage. The seeds are placed in a solution based on it for several hours.
Some manufacturers produce already processed seeds. They are usually painted in bright colors. These seeds do not require soaking and can be planted directly into the ground.
Obtaining seedlings
The soil is poured into boxes 12 cm high. In this case, the grown cabbage seedlings will have to be picked by transplanting into separate containers. Furrows are made in the soil to a depth of 1 cm. Seeds are planted every 2 cm. Leave 3 cm between rows.
To avoid replanting, you can take 10 cm high cups and plant 2-3 cabbage seeds in them. When the Bronco variety cabbage shoots appear, choose the strongest one and weed the rest.
The first shoots will appear on the 4-5th day. Before the first leaf forms, the cabbage is kept for a week at a temperature of 6-10 degrees.
When leaves begin to form, the ambient temperature is increased to 16 degrees.At night its value should be 10 degrees.
Cabbage seedlings are provided with lighting for 12 hours and fresh air without drafts. Water the plants periodically; it is important not to let the soil dry out.
If Bronko cabbage is grown in boxes, then two weeks after the sprouts appear, the mature seedlings are plucked. The seedlings, together with a lump of earth, are transferred to a glass filled with peat and humus.
Transplantation into open ground
Before planting Bronko cabbage in the ground, harden it. First, you can open the window for 3 hours, then the seedlings are transferred to the balcony. A week before planting, cabbage should be constantly in the fresh air.
Planting work is carried out when the plant has 4 leaves and the height reaches 15 cm. The Bronco variety can be planted in the ground from the end of May.
Bronco cabbage prefers clay soil or loam. The area should be illuminated by the sun throughout the day.
Cabbage should not be grown in beds that contained radishes, radishes, mustard, turnips, rutabaga or any variety of cabbage the year before. Good predecessors are grasses, clover, peas, carrots, and legumes.
In the spring, the bed is leveled with a rake, after which holes are prepared for planting. Seedlings of the Bronco variety are placed in increments of 40 cm. A handful of peat, sand and wood ash can be added to each hole.
The plants are transferred together with a lump of earth and the root system is sprinkled with soil. The last stage is abundant watering of the beds.
Features of care
Although Bronco cabbage is described as unpretentious, it requires some care. This includes watering, fertilizing and pest protection.
Watering cabbage
The Bronco F1 variety is resistant to drought and can develop when there is a lack of moisture. To obtain a good harvest, it is recommended to irrigate the plantings.
The intensity of moisture application depends on weather conditions. On average, plantings are watered once a week. In arid climates, watering is done every 3 days.
The need for water increases as cabbage leaves and heads form. During this period, up to 10 liters of water are required per square meter of planting.
Water the cabbage with warm, settled water. Using water from a hose negatively affects the development of the head of cabbage and provokes the spread of diseases.
After watering, the plants are earthed up, which promotes the formation of the root system. It is recommended to loosen the soil in the garden bed to improve the absorption of moisture and nutrients.
Fertilizing plantings
Constant feeding of Bronco cabbage promotes the formation of strong heads of cabbage. Fertilizers are applied at the seedling stage when the first leaf appears. To do this, dissolve 1 g of any drug containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in 1 liter of water. Treatment is carried out by spraying the cabbage.
The second time the seedlings are fed before hardening off the plants. For 10 liters of water, 15 g of potassium sulfate and urea are required. Nutrients are added when watering plants.
During the season, the Bronco variety is fed two more times. 2 weeks after transfer to open ground, prepare a fertilizer containing superphosphate, potassium sulfide and urea. For 10 liters of water, take 5 g of each component.
The second feeding of plants is based on mullein or slurry. A 10-liter bucket of water requires 0.5 kg of manure. The bucket is left for 3 days, after which the infusion is used for watering. There should be 15-20 days between treatments.
The third feeding of Bronco F1 cabbage is done by dissolving 5 g of boric acid in a large bucket of water. Plantings are sprayed with the solution in cloudy weather.
Pest protection
The Bronco variety is attacked by leaf beetles, thrips, aphids, cabbage flies, cutworms and slugs. Pests can be repelled using chemical, biological preparations or traditional methods.
For cabbage, the preparations Bankol, Iskra-M, and Fury are used. The substance is dissolved in water according to the instructions and sprayed on the plantings. Chemical methods are used before tying the forks.
Biological drugs are considered safer, but require long-term use. Bicol is used against aphids, and Nemabact is used against thrips and cabbage flies.
The popular method is to spray the Bronco variety with an infusion of celandine or onion peel. Marigolds, sage, mint and other herbs are planted between cabbage rows to repel pests.
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Conclusion
Bronco cabbage is distinguished by its high yield and ease of care. The variety tolerates drought well and is not susceptible to major diseases. Additional treatment of plantings is necessary to repel cabbage pests.
At home, cabbage is planted as seedlings, which are transferred to open ground in the spring. The Bronko variety is suitable for fermentation and fresh use.
