Today, cabbage is growing in almost every summer cottage of Russian residents. This product is popular in any form: raw, fried, stewed, fermented, pickled, in pies and vegetable pies. And for good reason, because this vegetable has a large number of nutrients. The most common type of white cabbage is called "Glory", a description of planting and care in the open field for which we give in this article. Note also that the variety "Glory" is of two types: "Glory 1305" and "Glory Gribovsky 231". We will only focus on the first form.
Description and characteristics of the variety
This variety has quite large fruits. The weight of one can be from 2 to 4 and a half kilograms. The leaves are located with an average density. The very form of white cabbage "Glory 1305" is rounded, slightly flat. 
The leaves have a pale green tint, and inside - white. The harvest of this variety can be harvested at 114-124 days after planting. Compared with other species, our matures much longer, but because of this has the property of long-term preservation.
Peculiarities and difference from other varieties
The difference of this variety from the rest in its unpretentiousness, high degree of protection against pests and diseases, the ability to endure periods of drought, high yields, as well as versatility, because in raw and sour cabbage will have excellent taste and maintain its solid structure.
So that you are convinced of the above facts about the cabbage variety "Glory", we give a more detailed description of it.
Familiarize yourself with such cabbage representatives as cauliflower, kohlrabi, broccoli, Peking, early, Kale, Brussels sprout, red cabbage, pak choi, savoy.Due to the proportions of its shape, weight and location of the leaves, this species is less susceptible to cracking, unlike other varieties. Therefore, it is ideal for transportation and storage.
By the way, it is well preserved heading up to 3 months, which makes it attractive for market traders. If you grow this variety yourself, then fresh cabbage salad will be on your table until winter frost, of course, subject to certain storage conditions. 
To save cabbage before winter, you need to dig up the roots in late summer or mid-autumn, clean the bad, dried leaves, and the roots from the ground, discard the rotten copies, dry them for two days, cut the roots (or leave them) and lay them in the cellar.
The indoor climate must meet the following criteria: temperature from +2 to -1 degrees, humidity - no more than 98%.
Did you know? The power of cabbage leaves lies in the fact that they remove cholesterol from the body, are incredibly useful in treating stomach ulcers, and also help the intestines to maintain a healthy microflora. All useful items are stored in this vegetable for 10 months.
Regarding crop yields: from a plot of 1 square meter more than 12 kilograms of cabbage can be harvested, while the Glory 1305 congener, Gribovsky 231, gives only 9 kilograms.
The variety of cabbage "Glory" grows well in any soil. Initially, it was derived for non-Black Earth territory, with a low content of humus. The cabbage reached its size due to a large amount of precipitation.
But we noticed that this variety gives good results in more arid southern regions. Consequently, we see that this species will produce crops in both the northern and southern parts of Russia. 
Growing seedlings and planting in open ground
The yield and health of the cabbage will depend on how well you conduct the seed planting procedure.
Now we will tell about how to properly prepare the seeds. To do this, immerse them in a couple of minutes in hot water. Keep the temperature no more than 65 degrees.
Learn about the cultivation of such varieties of cabbage, as "Aggressor", "Gift", "Megaton", "Romanesko".Now you need to put the seeds for at least 12 hours in a solution that consists of 10 liters of water and 10 grams of organic fertilizer potassium humate. After the time, the seeds are taken out of the liquid and dried well.
Then it is necessary to carry out the hardening procedure. So you save cabbage from possible freezing, as well as low resistance to disease. It is necessary to withstand the seeds at a temperature not lower than +2 degrees for 14 days. 
Sometimes on the seed packaging, the manufacturer indicates that the samples have already undergone a preparation procedure. In this case, you only need to warm the seeds in warm water (no higher than 55 degrees) for about 20 minutes.
Did you know? About 30% of all the sown areas of Russia are reserved for cabbage.It is also important to know when to land a landing. The best time is from mid-March to April. But in any case, you should focus on the weather. Temperature in the region of + 18 ... +20 degrees is ideal for seedlings to ascend.
After that, the plant will be enough during the day + 15 ... +17 degrees, and at night - only +10. To make planting better in greenhouses or in beds under shelter, and you can do it at home in a tray.
Also note that the soil from your garden, in which other plants grew last year, will not be suitable for growing seedlings. There have already accumulated a lot of infections and bacteria that will hit the roots of seedlings. 
You will see the result of this approach when the seeds of cabbage sprout - half of them will be weak and unsuitable for further cultivation.
The area for each plant should be at least 2 square centimeters. Two weeks later, a dive is carried out - seedlings are planted in separate containers with a surface area of at least 5 square centimeters.
Deeper stems into the ground to the cotyledons themselves. Now the plant needs light, so it is better to put the lamp and not turn it off, at least 12 hours a day.
Important! The soil in which the seeds are planted should be fertile. It is recommended to mix in equal parts the soil and humus. It is desirable to add wood ash. This will protect the plant from root diseases.Now we will dwell on the issue of planting, and then on the care of cabbage varieties "glory" in the open field. Seedlings are sent to open ground about a month after picking. Plant height should reach about 15 centimeters.
An area of 60 square centimeters is required for each seedling. Before planting seedlings in the ground, the soil should be well watered. Consumption is approximately 15 liters per square meter. 
Care
As we have already seen cabbage varieties "Glory" in its characteristics is very picky, and this deserves the attention of most gardeners. But an elementary care for her is still required.
Frost protection
You may encounter such a problem after spring planting in the open ground, when the weather changes dramatically. This situation is especially characteristic of more northern regions. In this case, it is important to water the plant well and cover it with film.
The secret is that moist soil retains heat better.
Watering
Cabbage loves water. Before planting seeds and seedlings, it is necessary to moisten the soil thoroughly two hours before planting. When the cabbage grows already on your site, you also need to water it.
Watch the condition of the soil: it should not be too dry, but you should not flood the plant either. 
To avoid any problems with watering, it is important to regularly loosen the soil immediately after watering, than you give the opportunity to develop new roots.
The volume of water per square meter is about 20 liters. Watering should not be done before harvesting in two weeks.
If you water the plant too plentifully, slugs may appear. Also, from the large amount of water, the inside of the cabbage rather actively grows relative to its upper layers, with the result that cracks appear on the surface of the vegetable.
But there is a way to stop the cracks in the cabbage. To do this, take the vegetable in your hands and roll it, pull a little out of the ground. So, you tear off part of the roots and do not allow the plant to absorb a lot of water from the soil.
Did you know? There is an amazing variety of cabbage "Jersey". It grows on the shores of the English Channel in France. This species is unusual in that it reaches a height of 4 meters. Its leaves are used in cooking, and the stems are used for the construction of furniture.
Top dressing
Top dressing is carried out at the stage of growing seedlings. After 10 days from a dive, fertilizer should be applied. 
To feed 50 seedlings you need to make a solution consisting of:
- water - 1 liter;
- superphosphate - 4 grams;
- ammonium nitrate - 2 grams;
- Potash fertilizer 2 - grams.
After disembarking in open ground, when the active formation of heads has already begun, it is necessary to carry out another stage of feeding, using the same composition as above, but adding wood ash to the mixture, approximately 50 grams per 10 liters.
This will serve to prevent the health of the root system and strengthen the plant. After weeks, you can fertilize the cabbage again.
Diseases and pests
Cabbage "Glory 1305" is distinguished by its high resistance to pests and diseases, as already noted above in the description of the variety. But she, like every other plant, can be attacked by such.
Therefore, in order to prevent the need to carry out a set of procedures for the protection of cabbage. 
A frequent misfortune is the "black leg", which is manifested by the rotting of the root system, and hence the death of the whole plant. Moreover, the cabbage can fall ill at the stage of seed germination.
We prevent this by using ash, which we mix into dried soil, as noted above. As the cabbage grows with ashes, you can sprinkle the area around the vegetable. After this, be sure to soil the soil.
In addition to this approach, you can buy special drugs:
- "Trichodermin", 1 gram of which is added to the soil before diving to protect the soil from harmful microorganisms.
- "Rizoplan", 10 grams of which is diluted in 1 liter of water and watered or sprayed the plant, thereby enhancing its ability to absorb more iron, and therefore, develop immunity from rot.
- "Fitoflavin".
- "Planriz".
- "Baktofit".
Important! It is recommended to buy seeds only in specialized stores. Be sure to look at the packaging on which the date and place of production should be indicated, as well as the description of the variety. For safety net, it is better to purchase seeds from several different manufacturers at once and grow them separately. So you can determine for yourself which seeds to buy next time.
The last three options drugs are designed for spraying the plant. It is also important to know how to prevent the appearance of rot. For this:- do not plant seeds and seedlings are very thick;
- seeds must be placed in a new soil, in which other plants did not grow, mixed in equal parts with humus;
- do not pour the cabbage;
- do weeding more often, remove weeds.
Of the pests is to provide cabbage aphids. To prevent damage to the plant, plant fennel and parsley next to the cabbage.
This simple move will attract a lot of ladybirds, the larvae of which willingly eat aphids.
Often we meet with cabbage moth, which in the form of a caterpillar leaves patterns on cabbage leaves. It is difficult to deal with this problem, but you can prevent it by regularly removing weeds and loosening the soil. 
If the caterpillars actively capture more than 10% of your cabbage, then you should resort to a more radical method - spraying with chemicals and insecticides. Of the softer methods, we can distinguish the not very popular way of dealing with wasps.
Insects lay the larva in the body of the caterpillar, which then destroys the last.
Numerous positive reviews confirm the fact that this variety is really convenient for growing: it is strong, tasty and unpretentious.
We hope that the description of the variety of white cabbage "Slava" cited by us has attracted your attention and will help you to grow large heads of useful vegetables in your area.
