- Name synonyms: Menzania
- Year of approval: 2013
- Appointment: for fresh consumption, for fermentation, for all types of processing
- Leaf rosette: horizontal
- Leaf size: big
- Leaf color: gray-green
- Sheet surface: slightly bubbly
- Outside stump: middle length
- Internal stump: middle length
- Weight, kg: 2,0-3,2
Menzania is a hybrid variety of white cabbage. He attracts the attention of gardeners with large heads of cabbage and excellent taste. It is worth considering in more detail the characteristics of the variety and the method of its cultivation.
Breeding history
The Dutch breeders were engaged in the breeding of the hybrid, who managed to achieve an increase in the yield and immunity of cabbage. The variety was included in the State Register in 2013 after passing the necessary tests.
Description of the variety
Menzania cabbage is suitable for outdoor cultivation, it adapts well even to harsh conditions. Variety characteristics:
socket - horizontal type;
leaves are large, gray-green in color;
wax coating - available.
A strong root system ensures the supply of essential nutrients to the head of cabbage.
Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and heads of cabbage
The head of cabbage Menzania stands out for its round-flat shape. Additional characteristics of the appearance of the root crop:
stump - medium length;
weight - from 2 to 3.2 kg;
outside color - light green.
Under favorable cultivation conditions, it is possible to grow larger heads of cabbage.
Purpose and taste
Menzania is prized among gardeners for its excellent taste. The peculiarity of cabbage is the absence of bitterness in the leaves of the cabbage, which provides the possibility of long-term storage of the root crop. Cabbage is suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for pickling or preparing various dishes.
Ripening terms
Root crops are formed on average 105-110 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground. Harvested mainly from August to October.
Yield
The average yield is 409-482 centners per hectare. The better the growing conditions, the more abundant the harvest will be.
Growing and care
Cabbage is grown through seedlings, but in the southern regions it is possible to plant the variety directly into open ground. Before planting seeds in prepared containers, they are prepared. Main steps.
Selection. For planting, it is better to use large and undeformed specimens.
Disinfection. It is carried out by soaking seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate of low concentration.
Treatment. Spraying seeds with growth stimulants improves the survival rate of cabbage in the soil.
It is recommended to plant seeds in separate peat pots, so that after the seedlings it is easier to replant. With this approach, the cabbage does not even have to be removed from the pots.
Planting seedlings in open ground is carried out in early June. Landing scheme.
A distance of 50 cm is maintained between the seedlings.
Up to 60 cm recede between the rows.
Planting depth should not be more than 7-8 cm.
At the end, the remaining space is sprinkled with fertile soil, and watered abundantly. Then you need to take care of the cabbage.
Watering. A feature of Menzania is a high need for fluid. Therefore, it is important to monitor the degree of soil moisture and timely add water to the soil.Experienced gardeners recommend watering cabbage before setting heads once a week, after watering it can be increased up to 2-3 times a week. It is recommended to add water to the soil in the evening. It is advisable not to get on the leaves so as not to burn them. Watering should be stopped 14 days before harvest.
Loosening and weeding. Two mandatory procedures that should be carried out after each watering. Weeding regularly will prevent the spread of diseases and insects, and loosening will provide nutrients to the roots.
Top dressing. Cabbage is fertilized three times a season. The first time feeding is applied 2 weeks after planting seedlings in the ground, using nitrogenous fertilizers. The soil is fed a second time after another 2 weeks, giving preference to organic compounds. The third feeding is carried out after the head ovary.
Compliance with agrotechnical recommendations will help to achieve a bountiful harvest.
To grow a rich cabbage crop, you need to know when and how to plant this crop outdoors. Planting dates are determined depending on the variety. It is also necessary to properly prepare the soil and follow the rules of crop rotation.
Soil requirements
It is recommended to grow Menzania in fertile soil. Conditions for choosing a place.
The site must be lit and calm.
The acidity reading should be neutral or low.
Groundwater must be deep.
If there is groundwater near the surface, it is necessary to take care of drainage.
Cabbage requires particularly careful care when growing. The plant quickly absorbs nutrients, so the soil needs to be enriched regularly. Adequate amounts of minerals, organics and nitrogen must be provided. Some products can be purchased at the store, while others are easy to make at home.
Disease and pest resistance
Menzania has a fairly strong immunity, tolerates transportation well. However, when forming heads of cabbage, it is worth taking care of the preventive treatment of the plant.
Cabbage should be processed with special formulations, which can be purchased at gardening stores. If affected areas are found, they must be removed immediately to prevent the spread of the disease.
Cabbage is a very popular horticultural crop. But growing a good, large and tasty cabbage is sometimes very difficult, because it is often affected by a huge number of diseases and pests. The main role in the cultivation of this vegetable is played by regular prevention, which helps to get a rich harvest, and prevent the occurrence of diseases and the invasion of harmful insects. It is very important to start treatment as early as possible, otherwise there is a risk of spreading the infection to unaffected plants.
Review overview
Gardeners speak positively about Menzania cabbage. Among the advantages of culture are:
excellent taste characteristics;
long shelf life;
high yield rate;
versatility of use.
The main advantage of the heads of cabbage is that they do not crack even at high humidity.
