The fiber and fiber found in vegetables help the digestion process and prevent the accumulation of waste products. Especially this process is facilitated by Green Magic broccoli cabbage.
Description of green magic broccoli cabbage
Characteristics of the variety
Homeland Green Magic f1 - France.
Variety characteristic:
- early ripening: the period from the first shoots to reaching technical maturity - 60-65 days;
- does not form a void in the stem;
- adaptation to almost any environment and soil (unlike cauliflower), the surface of the heads of cabbage does not crack either in frost or heat;
- resistance to fungal infections, especially downy mildew;
- high yield - from 2 to 2.5 kg per sq. m;
- high quality and tasty fruits;
- saturation with nutrients, especially vitamins of group A and C.
Description of the plant
This broccoli variety is of hybrid origin. Its curly head is semicircular and bright green in color. Weight - from 300 to 700 g. There are no covering leaves. The plant is single-stemmed, vigorous and well-developed, forms many side shoots. Height - 25-30 cm.
Application
The absence of cholesterol in the vegetable and the ability to remove toxins makes it a dietary product and allows people with diabetes and diseases of the cardiovascular system to be included in the diet.
The antioxidant property helps in the prevention of cancer. Green Magic is used fresh in cooking, it is suitable for processing and freezing, while retaining nutritional properties, it is used in the production of baby food.
Cultivation of culture
In Belarus, broccoli is grown by seedlings. Choose medium and heavy soil from a mixture of sand and clay, saturated with humus.
The soil must pass water well to prevent stagnation, otherwise fungal infection is likely. A semi-dark place for landing is suitable, protected from direct sunlight. The ideal temperature for broccoli to grow is 19-22 ° C.
Seedlings are planted in mid-May
Cabbage seeds do not need pre-treatment before planting in the soil, maximum soaking in a damp cloth. The largest specimens are selected without damage or defects. Sowing is carried out in mid-April-early May, planting of seedlings - in mid-late May, while broccoli is harvested in late July-mid-August, in some areas only by September.
The seed is lowered into the ground to a depth of 1-2.5 cm according to the scheme 75 × 25 cm. The distance between the bushes should be from 30 to 60 cm. The desired planting density is 35-45 thousand specimens per 1 ha. Seedlings are covered with foil on top. The planted plants are deepened to the first leaf. The heads are hidden until flowering.
Tomatoes, onions, nightshades, and legumes are recognized as the best previous crops.
Seedling care
Green Magic quickly adapts to new conditions. Care rules:
- Abundant watering during planting and growth of heads, then the frequency of irrigation is reduced.
- Adding a handful of humus and ash to the holes during planting.
- Mulching after planting and watering to prevent the soil from drying out or overheating, it also helps prevent weed growth
Diseases and pests
The main enemy is a black leg or keel. In order to avoid its development, broccoli is not planted in the place where cruciferous plants previously grew: it is not recommended to plant too thick.
To protect the seedlings from slugs, ground eggshells are crumbled around the plants. The marigolds planted in the neighborhood help to drive away the caterpillars. Prevention of the appearance of these creeping insects near the seedlings allows you to protect them from manual harvesting in case of an attack.
For protection from cruciferous flea beetles, the leaves are sent in ash or tobacco.
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Conclusion
Green Magic is an excellent choice for lovers of delicious and healthy vegetables. There will be no hassle with this plant, the main thing is to follow all the recommendations, and a bountiful harvest can please the whole family with dishes rich in vitamins.