Cabbage is rightfully considered one of the oldest cultivated crops. Today it is represented by about ten varieties, and these, in turn, consist of varieties different terms maturation. Cold resistance, high yield, wide application in cooking and “flexibility” are the reason why cabbage is ranked in importance with potatoes and tomatoes. However, it is worth noting that some gardeners do not adhere to planting dates for this crop at all, but prefer to plant everything at once.
But it is early cabbage that gives us the opportunity to receive vitamins and microelements already in the middle of summer. And if you grow it seedling method, then the ripening time will come even faster thanks to this.
Hardly an advantage early varieties can be considered high yield, and storage in winter period V in this case out of the question. But in almost every garden you can find a small piece of land allocated for several early heads of cabbage. After all, no one can refuse the pleasure of trying the first salad in the middle of summer.
The most common varieties that ripen in 100-120 days include:
If you grow them through seedlings, you can speed up the ripening time by a few more weeks, which is why most gardeners prefer the seedling method.
In fact, all varieties of cabbage are grown using seedlings using the same technology, and the differences may only be in minor nuances. But regardless of whether the varieties are early or late, the work begins with preparing the seeds: they need to be sorted, then pickled, that is, soaked in hot water for about twenty minutes, then in cold water for another two. At the end, the seeds should be thoroughly dried.
Important information! Only seeds of “own” production need to be treated, while grains purchased in a store do not need to be prepared, since this has already been done by the manufacturer himself.
If we talk about the differences between cabbage varieties, then we should not forget that the seeds should be sown only taking into account the climatic characteristics of the region and individual characteristics specific type culture. Sowing seeds must be done within a certain period of time, after which the seedlings can be transplanted into open ground. Thus, the sowing time will look something like this.
Table. How many days before transplantation should cabbage be planted?
| Name of varieties | Time after which the transplant is made (in days) |
|---|---|
| From 45 to 60 |
| From 30 to 35 |
| From 30 to 50 |
| From 35 to 45 |
| From 45 to 50 days |
Based on this information, it is possible to determine the approximate timing of sowing planting material.
Now, having familiarized yourself with the theory, you can begin to practice, that is, planting cabbage seedlings.
Regardless of the cabbage variety you choose and the specific sowing time, you should take the time to pre-prepare the soil. It is important that the soil is loose and moisture-permeable, so be sure to ensure that it contains sand, turf soil and peat.
In addition, decide in advance whether you will resort to picking or try to avoid such a traumatic event for the root system of young seedlings. It is worth noting that the technology of both methods is almost the same, and the differences are only in minor nuances.
The algorithm of actions in this case should look something like this.
Step one. Take a large, deep box and fill it with pre-prepared soil mixture. Carefully level the surface of the soil and then water it.
Step two. Make shallow furrows. Place seeds in these furrows early cabbage, while maintaining a step between them of approximately one or two centimeters.
Step three. Sprinkle planting material a small amount soil, then lightly compact it. Place the box on sunny windowsill, try to maintain the room temperature within 18-20 degrees.
Step four. When the first shoots appear (and this usually happens about five days after sowing), reduce the temperature to 8-9 degrees.
Step five. After another two weeks, plant the seedlings in small individual containers measuring approximately 7x7 centimeters. Remove the seedlings along with the soil, being careful not to damage the young roots.
Step six. For several days, keep the seedlings at a temperature of about 17-18 degrees, then you can reduce this figure to 10-12 (at night) and 13-14 degrees (day).
Important information! Do not forget that cabbage seedlings are extremely demanding in terms of lighting, so caring for them should include, among other things, additional lighting. In open soil, additional lighting is not required, which makes the task much easier.
In fact, there are no significant features in terms of sowing or conditions here, since all this is identical to the previous method. The only difference is that seedling containers with cassettes or, alternatively, peat/coconut tablets, inside of which the seeds will be sown, should be used as containers for planting.
In the absence of such containers, a simple box will be quite suitable, which will need to be divided inside into “compartments” using some kind of partitions.
And in the process of caring for early cabbage seedlings, you should:
Any experienced gardener will say that you can grow this crop in one place for a maximum of two to three years, after which the area should “rest” for about five years.
If speak about predecessors of cabbage, then the best of them include:
Select a well-lit area of the garden for planting. Do not forget that the plant responds well to organic fertilizers - apply them in spring time, and also in the first year (if we're talking about about early species) or in the second (if about later ones).
The planting scheme itself depends on the specific variety and should look something like this.
After the plants “move” to the garden bed, caring for them, of course, will not end. You should continue to periodically water the cabbage, loosen the soil and apply fertilizer in a timely manner.
Water the seedlings with special care immediately after transplanting. The interval between watering should be on average two or three days. Add approximately eight liters of water for each square meter beds. In the future, water less often, but more abundantly.
Try to loosen after each rain, but do not do it too deep - no more than six to eight centimeters. The fact is that the root system of cabbage is located superficially.
Three days after transplantation, hill up the seedlings; subsequently repeat this procedure every eight to ten days.
The first thing you must do is increase the green mass. In this regard, three weeks after transplantation, begin fertilizing. In general, during the entire development period, fertilizing should be applied no more than three to four times.
Favorable days for sowing cabbage Lunar calendar gardener and gardener for sowing seedlings and in the ground: February 2, 11–16, 20–21; March 4, 9–16, 20–22, 30–31; April 1, 8–9, 12–13, 19–21; May 9–11, 16–20; June 6–7, 20–21.
Cabbage is one of the most popular garden crops, which can be grown almost everywhere except in the desert and the Far North. Most often, cabbage is grown in seedlings, especially early varieties of white cabbage, but some types and varieties can be sown directly into the ground.
Sowing dates different types cabbage for seedlings and in soil for middle zone Russia and Moscow region:
In the Urals and Siberia The timing of sowing cabbage for seedlings is slightly shifted: for early varieties of white cabbage - April 10-15, and for middle and late varieties - the end of April.
In the south of Russia and Ukraine The timing of sowing cabbage, on the contrary, is shifted to February: sowing of early varieties of cabbage can be done in early February, and ready-made cabbage seedlings are planted in the ground already in April.
Sowing cauliflower seedlings
Early cauliflower can be sown as early as mid to late March. Cauliflower To obtain constant production, you can sow in several stages:
Age of cabbage seedlings from sowing seeds to planting in open ground should be:
The sowing date for cabbage is easy to calculate. From sowing to the germination of white cabbage seeds, it takes 8–10 days. Another 45–55 days pass from germination to planting cabbage seedlings in the ground. If you do not have the opportunity to keep cabbage seedlings on a glassed-in loggia or in a greenhouse at a temperature of +15...+17°C, then you will have to grow the seedlings at more high temperature V room conditions. Then postpone sowing early cabbage for 2 weeks, to the beginning of April.
With increasing daylight hours, cabbage seedlings become less stretched and turn yellow, even with excess heat you are more likely to get good seedlings. Seedlings ready for planting should have well-developed root system and at least 4-5 true leaves.
Favorable days for sowing cabbage according to the lunar calendar for gardeners in 2016
When to plant cabbage seedlings in the ground
The best predecessors for cabbage are cucumbers, potatoes, onions, and garlic. It is preferable to plant cabbage after carrots, beans and other legumes, but usually these crops are grown without application. organic fertilizers, so the soil needs to be replenished with organic matter. You cannot grow cabbage after radishes, radishes, arugula and other cruciferous vegetables. It is returned to its original place no earlier than after 3 years. 20 days after planting, the plants need to be earthed up and fed. Can be used for feeding mineral fertilizers for vegetables, but cabbage prefers organic ones: infusion of mullein, nettle or liquid organomineral complexes with humates.
Favorable days for caring for cabbage seedlings according to Lunnoy sowing calendar gardener of the year 2016
Sowing cabbage in open ground according to the Lunar sowing calendar
If necessary, cabbage can be sown directly into the ground. True, this is only possible for early varieties of white cabbage, broccoli, kohlrabi and Chinese cabbage.
If you cover the bed with film at the beginning of April, then by mid-April the soil will warm up enough to sow cabbage under the film. And from May you can sow in open ground.
Chinese cabbage and kohlrabi are sown until the end of July.
Folk signs and secrets of the Lunar sowing calendar
An interesting point: in addition to the Lunar calendar, our ancestors also took into account the days of the week! According to their observations, one should not plant and sow on Fridays, and it is undesirable on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, you should refrain from picking cabbage and planting seedlings in open ground.
Favorable days for sowing cucumbers according to the Lunar calendar 2016: March 4, 9–13, 16–17, 20–22, 30–31; 8–9, 12–13, 19–21 April; 9–11, 14 (from 10 to 13), 15 (after 15), 16–21 May; 6–7, 10–14 June.
When to sow cucumbers according to the 2016 Lunar Sowing Calendar?
Cucumbers are plants native to the tropics, so they love warmth. Cucumber seedlings can be planted in soil with a temperature not lower than +15°C. Without measuring the soil temperature, the time of planting cucumbers can be determined by folk signs or other signs - when the air temperature at night does not drop below +10°C for a week, or when dandelions bloom en masse.
Planting dates for cucumbers in the middle zone
In Moscow and the Moscow region, cucumbers are sown with sprouted seeds in glass and film greenhouses in mid-May, under temporary film shelters - at the end of May, in open ground - until June 5. Ready seedlings can be planted in open ground after June 10. Or during the same period, film shelters are removed. Unfortunately, in the middle zone the cold may last until mid-June. Considering general recommendations, it’s still better to keep an eye on the weather.
Optimal timing for planting cucumbers in the Leningrad region: sowing for seedlings - late April - early May, seedlings are planted in an unheated film or glass greenhouse on May 20-25, cucumbers are planted under film tunnel shelters on May 20-25. Film covers can be removed from cucumber plantations on June 10-15.
Timing for sowing cucumber seeds for seedlings and in the ground
How to calculate correct term sowing cucumbers? The optimal age of seedlings is 25-30 days. High-quality seedlings should be at least 30 cm high, with 3 to 4 leaves. To calculate the start time of fruiting, you need to take into account the early maturity of the variety. According to early ripening, all varieties and hybrids of cucumbers are divided into:
Planting cucumbers in the Middle Urals
The favorable period for the growth and fruiting of cucumbers in the Urals, where the climate is harsh and rather cold, is very limited: frosts can occur until the first ten days of June, and sometimes until the end of the second ten days of June, and already in the third ten days of August they begin again. Therefore, in the northern regions, cucumbers are grown mainly in greenhouses and very often through seedlings. Seedlings are planted no earlier than the third ten days of May. To quickly warm up the soil in the beds, you can use the following method: immediately after the snow melts, the beds are watered warm water and cover with film or lutrasil.
Cucumber seedlings are being planted in the Urals: May 20 in film greenhouses without biofuel, May 1 in film greenhouses with manure. Cucumbers can be sown in open ground on the 20th of May if there is shelter. Cucumbers are planted in the ground before June 10. During the same period, you can plant zucchini and pumpkins. Early ripening varieties of cucumbers (38-45 days after emergence) can be planted in three periods: the first sowing on May 20, the second on June 1-5 and the last sowing on June 15. This will help extend the fruiting period of cucumbers until September.
In the Urals and Siberia for planting cucumbers, it is better to select hybrids with increased resistance to adverse weather factors and diseases. The most productive in conditions Far East are mid-early and mid-season varieties cucumbers, for example Far Eastern–27 or Erofey selection of the Far Eastern Research Institute Agriculture. Additionally, to increase plant resistance, it is useful to carry out pre-sowing preparation seeds - hardening.
In the southern regions of Russia and Ukraine Cucumber seeds are sown directly in open ground from mid-April to early May. Optimal time for sowing seedlings - last days Martha.
IN Rostov region cucumber seeds can be sown in open ground at the end of April. During the same period, you can plant seedlings. When sowing cucumbers for seedlings, keep in mind that they do not tolerate transplantation well: it is better to sow cucumbers in separate peat pots.
Planting and harvesting cucumbers People's calendar
May 19 (May 6, old style) - Job Goroshnik- the first cucumber day of the year. On this day, cucumbers are planted in the beds: “If there is a lot of dew on Job, the day is clear, and the night is warm, it will be big harvest, and if the night is cold, it won’t be a cucumber year.”
May 27 (May 14, old style) - Sidor-Borage or Sidor-Bokogrey: “If the day on Sidor is clear, expect a good harvest of cucumbers. If the weather is cold, then the whole summer is expected to be cold.”
June 1 (May 19, old style) Ivan Dolgiy. P They continue to plant cucumbers. If on Ivan It's a long time coming rain, then the whole month promises to be dry.
June 2 (May 20, old style) Falale borage or Timofey Gryadochnik. They continue to plant cucumbers in the beds. But in the Northern regions they are just starting to plant cucumbers on Timofey: “Timofey has come - bring the cucumbers quickly.” There is also a sign: if it rains in the first two days of June, the whole month will be dry.
June 5 (May 23, old style) Levon Ogurechnik, Levon Konoplyanik - deadline for planting cucumbers. On Levon (Leonty) it was customary to plant cucumbers for pickling, because cucumbers planted at this time, according to popular belief, are the crunchiest, strongest and sweetest. There is an interesting cucumber sign: the first bed of cucumbers must be sown secretly, then the harvest will be great!
August 17 (August 4, old style) - Avdotya Malinovka, Ogurechnitsa, Senognoika. By this time, the last harvest was ripening in the beds. Now, with greenhouses and tunnel shelters The cucumber season can be extended until September.
The time for sowing seeds of various seedlings is approaching. Everyone's favorite cauliflower is no exception. After all, this vegetable surpasses many crops in its usefulness. But before you start growing this plant, you should get a little familiar with its requirements for yourself.
For example, as you know, there are many types of this culture. There are early varieties, there are late ones, and so on. Therefore, the harvest depends on when the seeds are sown. When to plant cauliflower seedlings in 2016 in the Moscow region or another region largely depends on the climate there. After all, often in places with warm weather conditions sowing begins much earlier.
Many people, especially those who are planting seedlings for the first time, are interested in when to plant cauliflower seedlings in 2016 according to the lunar calendar. So, early ripening varieties of cabbage begin to be sown in mid-March. Of course, you need to know that the new moon or full moon is considered unfavorable time for landing. Experienced gardeners They always try to sow on a waxing moon, since then the seeds germinate well and quickly, and the seedlings turn out strong.
The beginning of April is considered a favorable time for planting medium-ripe varieties of cauliflower. Towards the end of April, late varieties are planted. But to ripen good seedlings, it is not enough to just choose auspicious date. It is necessary to choose the right variety and give it to seedlings good care.
When or when to plant cauliflower seedlings in 2016 and how to properly care for them worries many gardeners, since only when proper care can be grown good harvest. So, this crop can be divided into three main varieties, namely:
- early;
- medium - ripe;
- late.
So, first you need to choose the right seeds. Therefore, you should pay attention to the climate of the region and that it is suitable for growing this crop. Next you should focus your attention on possible diseases plants. When purchasing seeds in a store, take into account the expiration date of the crop and the number of seeds.
Then, when planting the seeds, it is necessary to process them. To do this, it is best to use a weak solution of potassium permanganate, which can disinfect the crop and strengthen its resistance to certain diseases. The seeds should be kept in this solution for at least half an hour.
After which the seeds are ready for sowing. Take any containers that can be plastic, wooden, and so on. Fertilized soil is poured there, which also needs to be shed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Next, make furrows of the required size and length and sow the treated seeds. If the seeds are sprouted, so much the better, because they will sprout faster.
It should be noted that there is no need to sprinkle the sown seeds heavily with soil. Because in the end they just might die. You also need to water as carefully as possible so as not to wash the seeds to the surface. It is best to water with settled warm water.
After the seedlings have sprouted and produced several leaves, they need to be pruned. They do this to improve plant growth. After all, the sprouts become cramped in the box, the roots clump together. Do not let the seedlings outgrow, because then it will be much more difficult to plant, since the root system will become intertwined, and it will be much more difficult to separate the sprouts.
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Many people grow cabbage. This vegetable is very healthy. It is very widely used in cooking and stored for the winter. Cabbage is a fairly late vegetable, so it is grown through seedlings. Many people ask - When to plant cabbage seedlings and how to correctly determine the timing? Correctly determining the planting date is one of the factors for a good harvest.
From this article you will learn when to plant cabbage seedlings. Rules for determining the timing of sowing seeds suitable for the climate zone central Russia, for areas such as:
The lunar calendar will help determine the timing of sowing cabbage seeds for seedlings.
The timing of sowing cabbage seeds for seedlings depends on the early maturity of the variety. Early ripening varieties, which ripen already in July, are recommended to be planted in late February - early March. According to the lunar calendar, favorable days for planting early varieties in 2016 there will be:
Mid-season and late-season varieties need to be planted as seedlings at the end of March. For more accurate calculations, you must remember that cabbage seedlings should be planted 50-60 days before planting in open ground. According to the lunar calendar 2016, favorable days for planting mid-season and late ripening varieties cabbage for seedlings will be:
The germination of seeds, the health of seedlings and the future harvest depend on proper agricultural technology. The technique for planting cabbage seeds is very simple. Before this, you need to prepare the seeds. Select the largest ones. For 20 minutes, the selected seeds are placed in hot water temperature 40-50 degrees.
Sowing is done in special boxes. Drainage 1 centimeter thick is poured into the bottom, and the top is covered with earth. The seeds should not be buried deeper than 1 centimeter.
After planting, be sure to water well, just be careful not to wash away the seeds. An ordinary household spray gun is best suited for this purpose. After this, cover the box with film to create a humid microclimate.
If you did everything correctly, the shoots will appear quite quickly - in 3-5 days. Place the seedlings in a warm, bright place. Don't forget about watering - cabbage loves moisture, but don't overdo it.
As soon as the first true leaf appears, the seedlings will need to be pruned. The distance between plants should be at least 6 centimeters.
A week and a half after picking, the containers with seedlings should be taken out into the greenhouse. At this point, it is advisable to fertilize the seedlings with manure or chicken droppings. The temperature in the greenhouse should be +14-18 degrees during the day and +8-10 degrees at night
In May, seedlings can be planted in open ground permanent place. This should be done after making sure that the weather in the coming days will be good.
Favorable days for sowing cabbage according to the lunar calendar for gardeners and gardeners for sowing seedlings and in the ground: February 2, 11–16, 20-21; March 4, 9–16, 20–22, 30–31; April 1, 8–9, 12–13, 19–21; May 9–11, 16–20; June 6–7, 20–21.
Cabbage is one of the most popular garden crops, which can be grown almost everywhere except the desert and the Far North. Most often, cabbage is grown in seedlings, especially early varieties of white cabbage, but some types and varieties can be sown directly into the ground.
The timing of sowing different types of cabbage for seedlings and in the ground for central Russia and the Moscow region:
white and red cabbage- for hybrids and early varieties - March 10–25, for middle and late varieties - April 10-30;
broccoli- can be sown from mid-March to the end of May, with an interval of 10–20 days;
cauliflower- mid-March - end of May, with an interval of 10–20 days;
Brussels sprouts- from mid to late April;
savoy cabbage- for early-ripening varieties - from March 10 to 30, mid-ripening - from March 15 to April 15, late-ripening - from April 1 to 15.
In the Urals and Siberia The timing of sowing cabbage for seedlings is slightly shifted: for early varieties of white cabbage - April 10-15, and for middle and late varieties - the end of April.
In the south of Russia and Ukraine The timing of sowing cabbage, on the contrary, is shifted to February: sowing of early varieties of cabbage can be done in early February, and ready-made cabbage seedlings are planted in the ground already in April.
Early cauliflower can be sown as early as mid to late March. To obtain constant production, cauliflower can be sown in several stages:
The age of cabbage seedlings from sowing seeds to planting in open ground should be:
The sowing date for cabbage is easy to calculate. From sowing to the germination of white cabbage seeds, it takes 8–10 days. Another 45–55 days pass from germination to planting cabbage seedlings in the ground. If you do not have the opportunity to keep cabbage seedlings on a glassed-in loggia or in a greenhouse at a temperature of +15...+17°C, then you will have to grow the seedlings at a higher temperature in room conditions. Then postpone sowing early cabbage for 2 weeks, to the beginning of April.
As daylight increases, cabbage seedlings become less stretched and turn yellow; even with excess heat, you have a better chance of getting good seedlings. Seedlings ready for planting should have a well-developed root system and at least 4–5 true leaves.
Favorable days for sowing cabbage according to the lunar calendar for gardeners in 2016
The best predecessors for cabbage are cucumbers, potatoes, onions, and garlic. It is preferable to plant cabbage after carrots, beans and other legumes, but usually these crops are grown without applying organic fertilizers, so the soil needs to be replenished with organic matter. You cannot grow cabbage after radishes, radishes, arugula and other cruciferous vegetables. It is returned to its original place no earlier than after 3 years. 20 days after planting, the plants need to be earthed up and fed. You can use mineral fertilizers for vegetables for feeding, but cabbage prefers organic ones: infusion of mullein, nettle or liquid organomineral complexes with humates. 
Favorable days for caring for cabbage seedlings according to the 2016 gardener’s Lunar Sowing Calendar
If necessary, cabbage can be sown directly into the ground. True, this is only possible for early varieties of white cabbage, broccoli, kohlrabi and Chinese cabbage.
If you cover the bed with film at the beginning of April, then by mid-April the soil will warm up enough to sow cabbage under the film. And from May you can sow in open ground.
Beijing cabbage and kohlrabi are sown before the end of July.
An interesting point: in addition to the Lunar calendar, our ancestors also took into account the days of the week! According to their observations, one should not plant and sow on Fridays, and it is undesirable on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, you should refrain from picking cabbage and planting seedlings in open ground.
