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Growing broccoli in the Urals is quite possible, since the seedlings need cool conditions (10-15 degrees). Moreover, many varieties manage to ripen literally within 60 days from the moment of transplantation. This is quite enough to harvest a full harvest.
Is it possible to grow broccoli in the Urals
When growing in the Urals, you need to pay attention to a number of nuances:
- There are two methods of agricultural technology available - direct sowing in the ground and cultivation in a greenhouse.
- Seedlings should be transferred to the beds no earlier than mid-May.
- Sowing seeds in the ground is allowed at the end of May.
- For growing in open beds, it is better to choose hybrids, since they are characterized by the greatest cold resistance.
The best varieties of broccoli for the Urals
Many varieties of broccoli are cold-resistant, so they grow well even in the climate of the Ural region. Among the varieties, two groups can be distinguished - for open ground, as well as for greenhouses. Representatives of each of them are described below.
For open ground
For cultivation in open beds in the Urals, you should choose those varieties of broccoli that are most resistant to temperature changes, drought and other negative factors.These include:
- Tone.
- Vyarus.
Tonus is a variety of broccoli for the Urals with small heads (each 200 g). Inflorescences are of moderate density and may fade into color. Fruits with a brown tint. The lateral inflorescences are also small, weighing up to 65 g. But at the same time, the yield is friendly. During the season you can get up to 2 kg per square meter. This cabbage has a very good taste, and it is also rich in vitamins and minerals.
Vyarus is an early ripening hybrid (60-70 days). The heads of cabbage are small, 250-300 g, but they are transportable and last a long time during storage. Ideal for freezing as they do not lose their taste. The rosettes of leaves are raised, medium in size, grayish-green in color. The heads are round in shape, with small tubercles, dense, granular. The inflorescences are easily separated from each other.
For the greenhouse
In a greenhouse you can grow varieties of broccoli that are less adapted to open ground. In the Urals the following are successfully cultivated:
- Laser F1.
- Linda.
Laser F1 is a hybrid that matures in 70-75 days. Forms a raised rosette of leaves. At the same time, the heads are large, dense, dark green in color, and their weight reaches 800 g and even 1 kg. Lateral inflorescences – up to 7 heads. Productivity when grown in the Urals is up to 4 kg per square meter.
Linda is a popular hybrid variety and is a late-ripening variety. Heads of cabbage are formed on average in 100 days. But in a greenhouse the period is reduced to 80-90 days. The fruits are medium-sized, weight 400 g. The color is rich green and looks very beautiful. The lateral inflorescences are medium-sized - on average 60-70 g. The plants are low, and the yield reaches 4 kg per 1 m2.
Heads of cabbage are consumed fresh, as well as frozen or canned.
Early
Early varieties of broccoli for the Urals ripen in literally 80-90 days. Among them are:
- Hybrid Batavia F1.
- Lord F1.
The characteristics of Batavia indicate that this is a mid-season variety, but it usually ripens earlier - in just 65-70 days. Therefore, it can be classified specifically as an early ripening variety.
This variety has green foliage, sometimes with a grayish tint. The edges of the leaf plates have a wavy shape. The heads are spherical in shape, moderately dense. In this case, the inflorescences can easily be separated from each other.
The hybrid is very productive - when grown in the Urals, this variety of broccoli produces heads weighing up to 1.4 kg (sides - up to 250 g). Due to the early ripening period, the crop is grown both by seedlings and by direct sowing in the ground. After two months, 2-2.5 kilograms of crop can be harvested from each meter. Batavia is suitable for the Urals because it is cold-resistant and tolerates heat well. Fruits until frost.
Lord F1 is another hybrid suitable for the Urals. Characterized by excellent taste. It is usually grown through seedlings - the seeds are sown in the first half of April.
Produces corrugated leaves with a dark green color. The stems are strong, dense, the head is round, flattened, very large. Weight reaches 1.5 kg. The inflorescences are quite easy to separate and then use fresh or for preservation. It ripens in 65-70 days, so this variety of broccoli is suitable specifically for the Ural region.
The inflorescences on the side continue to form until the beginning of October, they are small - up to 200 g. In total, up to 4 kg of harvest can be harvested from 1 square meter.
Mid-season
Mid-season varieties produce a harvest in 80-90 days, i.e.no later than three months. Among the popular varieties are the following:
- Ironman F1.
- Dwarf.
Ironman is a first generation hybrid (F1) that produces medium-sized, dome-shaped heads of cabbage.
The inflorescences are dense, weighing approximately 500 g. The Ironman variety is suitable for the Urals and is formed in just 80 days. At the same time, up to 3 kg can be collected from each square meter. The head is attractive in appearance, with shades of blue-green. Side shoots grow intensively. The foliage is green, with a bluish tint also visible.
Gnome is another variety of broccoli that is successfully grown in the Urals. The heads of cabbage are medium in size, usually weighing about 600 g. They are not very dense, but the taste is excellent. After cutting off the main head, inflorescences grow on the side, weighing up to 200 g each. Ripening occurs quickly - up to 70 days. Moreover, the yield is high - up to 4 kg per square meter. The broccoli variety for the Urals is suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
Late
Despite the fact that late varieties of broccoli ripen for more than 80 days, they are also suitable for growing in the Urals. Among the most popular are two hybrids:
- Agassi F1.
- Marathon F1.
Agassi F1 produces a strong bush, the head is round, partly flattened, weighs 500-700 g. In the Urals, such broccoli is planted in greenhouses or in open ground on the May holidays. The ripening period is 80-90 days. The yield is very high and amounts to 3-4 kg per 1 m2.
Marathon F1 is a hybrid variety of broccoli for growing in the Urals. Produces round heads weighing 700-800 g. The color is green, with bluish tints. The inflorescences have a fairly dense structure. Side shoots grow well and increase yield. They ripen in 80 days, sometimes up to 90.The yield reaches 3 kg per 1 m2. Can be used fresh and canned. It has a very pleasant taste.
Features of growing broccoli in the Urals
There are two ways to grow different varieties and hybrids of broccoli in the Ural region. The traditional option is to obtain seedlings and then transplant them into open ground or into a greenhouse. But early ripening varieties can also be grown by direct sowing in a flower bed. This is a fairly effective method that is suitable even for the climatic conditions of the Urals.
Growing seedlings
When growing seedlings, it is important to determine the timing of sowing. Seeds are sown 1.5 months before transplanting into the ground, i.e. in the beginning of April. They are first soaked in warm water, then planted in boxes to a depth of 1 cm and covered with film. Before emergence, they are grown at room conditions, then at a temperature of 10-15 degrees. They are transferred to the garden bed at the end of May. The planting pattern is standard - 50 cm between rows and 30-35 cm between plants.
After emergence of seedlings, you need to maintain a temperature of 10-15 degrees
Planting in open ground
Seeds should be sown in open ground only after there are definitely no return frosts. Work begins in the second half of May, as well as in the first ten days of June. If an early ripening crop is selected, it will have time to produce a full harvest.
Especially large seeds are chosen for sowing. The soil is pre-prepared - fertilized with compost or humus (up to 10 kg per square meter). The surface is leveled, several furrows with a depth of no more than 1.5 cm are marked. The prepared seeds are sown in the soil and moistened.After the emergence of seedlings, the film is removed and thinning is done so that the distance between plants becomes 30 cm.
Conclusion
Growing broccoli in the Urals is quite possible; many varieties, mostly hybrids, are suitable for this. You must first carefully prepare the soil and seeds. It is also important to decide on the timing - seedling seeds are sown in early April, and transferred to the beds no earlier than the second ten days of May.
