Description of the Komsomolets garlic variety, features of cultivation and care
Garlic Komsomolets was bred in 1978 by Voronezh breeders. Experts rate it as one of the the best varieties of winter garlic.
Description of the variety
Komsomolets is a mid-season shooting variety characterized by excellent frost resistance. Its bulb is large and dense. The shape is flat-round, weight is up to 30 g. The number of cloves in one head can vary from 6 to 14. The growing season is 120 days. The variety is characterized by a pungent taste. Suitable both for fresh consumption and for all types of processing.
Growing features
This variety is very fond of sunlight. This fact must be taken into account when choosing a landing site. A Komsomolets grown in the shade will be noticeably inferior in taste to garlic of the same variety, which received a sufficient amount of light and heat during growth. Therefore, it is recommended to plant it away from trees and tall shrubs.
The variety loves loamy soil and does not need regular watering. Before planting in the ground, the bed must be fertilized. Humus and mineral fertilizers based on potassium and phosphorus are best suited.
It should be noted that winter garlic is recommended to be planted after cabbage, cucumbers or legumes.
To avoid diseases, it is necessary to choose a new planting site every year. Return to original - no earlier than 3 years later.
Komsomolets is planted in September-October. When disembarking, experts advise to observe the following rules:
- The distance between the rows in the garden is about 40 cm.
- The distance between the teeth in a row is 8-12 cm.
- Landing is carried out to a depth of 5-7 cm.
Features of breeding varieties
Due to the fact that Komsomolets is a shooter, there are two options for its reproduction:
- The teeth. This is an easier way to harvest the next season;
- Seed bulbs. This method is more complicated and takes 2 years. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- We plant seed bulbs in the ground in the fall.
- We plant one-toothed bulbs that have grown by summer again.
- Next summer we get a full-fledged large head of garlic.
Regardless of the method of propagation of garlic you choose, do not forget that good yields can only be achieved with the use of high-quality seed.
Care features
After the garlic is planted, it is recommended to mulch the ground 12-15 cm with peat or sawdust. This will keep moisture in the soil and provide reliable protection from cold and weeds. In addition, mulch will serve as a good fertilizer (provided it is organic).Other maintenance measures, including watering, should be postponed until spring. Garlic will get all the moisture it needs from the rains.
In the spring, after the snow melts, the mulch is removed and the space between the rows is slightly loosened. But it is better not to touch the beds themselves, since there is a high probability of damaging the young sprouts of garlic.
Garlic watered extremely rarely, and a month before harvesting, it is recommended to stop watering altogether.
Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out only 2-3 times during the entire growth period of garlic and only in spring. For these purposes, the following substances are used:
- Urea.
- Manure solution.
- Superphosphates.
They are used selectively, and not all at once, since each of these fertilizers is strong enough.
Harvesting
The Komsomolets variety reaches full ripening in 100-110 days after the first shoots. Bulbs can be safely dug up if the following signs are present:
- The feathers are two thirds yellow.
- The lower leaves are withered.
- The seed pods opened.
- The stem is down.
It is advised to harvest the garlic early in the morning, and then lay it out in the garden so that the bulbs dry in the sun during the day. Further, the heads are dried in the room during 2-3 weeks.
The importance of timely harvesting of garlic should be emphasized. So, too early or too late harvesting negatively affects the taste and shelf life of the crop.
The advantages of the variety:
- Excellent yield.
- Good taste.
- Disease resistance.
- Long-term storage.
Gardeners' estimates
Komsomolets garlic has been actively cultivated on the plots of Russian summer residents for several decades. We recommend that you read helpful gardeners' reviews about this crop.
Varvara Borisovna, Moscow region, Elektrostal: “I found a description of the Komsomolets garlic variety on the Internet. I was attracted by the fact that it is very famous and many people grow it. The garlic is frost-resistant, productive, very tasty. It is stored for a long time, which is important for this culture. "
Margarita Ivanovna, Chelyabinsk: “I have been looking for good garlic for a long time. The variety interested me, I heard about it from a friend. I planted two beds and have no regrets. The harvest is rich with proper care. Good fresh and marinated. And you can also make an excellent garlic sauce from it. "
Lydia, Voronezh region: “Komsomolets does not grow very well on our site, because he needs rich soil, but we have poor soil. The way out is that I plant it after the cabbage. So he grows stronger. And the garlic is very good, it has wonderful taste characteristics. "
