The best cabbage varieties for 2021 for different regions and conditions

Many gardeners like to plant various varieties of cabbage on their plots. This is a relatively unpretentious garden crop that does not require constant care.

Currently, not only the usual white cabbage beauty is planted in their beds, but also exotic kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower and Peking kohlrabi. Since breeders from all over the world are constantly working on growing new species that can grow in cold regions, this has become quite possible.

Therefore, white cabbage varieties are planted to be eaten throughout the entire period until the next harvest and for pickling. And the more exotic ones are planted to enjoy various delicacies.

The varieties of this crop differ in terms of ripening, regions of growth, and also in their taste characteristics. This is what our article today will be about.

Description of varieties and types of cabbage

Cabbage is a vegetable crop that does not require particularly complex cultivation techniques. And as already noted, it tolerates negative environmental factors quite easily. At the same time, it produces quite rich harvests. Taking into account the ripening time, the following groups are distinguished:

• Early ripening – from 70 to 115 days
• Mid-season - from 115 to 150 days
• Late ripening – over 150 days

Varieties include cabbage, leaf, cauliflower, savoy, kohlrabi and Brussels sprouts. In general, there are about 90 different species.

This crop is biennial. In the first year, the formation and growth of leaves and heads of cabbage occurs. And in order to get seeds, the crop must grow in the second year.

Cauliflower is an exception in this case.

It should be noted that ordinary varieties can be grown to obtain seeds. And there are hybrids that are marked along with the name - the F1 mark. They are not suitable for collecting and storing seed material, and each time they need to be purchased anew.

The advantage of hybrids is large yields, which ripen earlier than usual and are better stored. However, their leaves may not be as soft and juicy, and many believe that hybrids are inferior in taste to non-hybrids. But they are less susceptible to adverse weather conditions and pests.

Let's look at which varieties and hybrids are the best in a particular classification and variety.

Recommendations for growing crops

Caring for late cabbage is not much different from growing other varieties. The main nuances are related to the length of the growing season. Heads of cabbage ripen longer and require more nutrients.

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Landing procedure and preparation for it

Since most varieties of late-ripening cabbage take about five to six months from the moment sprouting from seeds to the ripening of heads of cabbage, in temperate climates it is grown exclusively as seedlings. In Russia, seeds can be planted directly into the ground only in southern regions with a subtropical climate.

Modern varieties and hybrids have good immunity, but in general cabbage is prone to attack by pathogenic fungi. To avoid this, the seeds undergo special preparation before planting. To disinfect, they are immersed in hot (45–50ºC) water for a quarter of an hour, then in cold water for just a couple of minutes. Another option is dressing in a fungicide of biological origin (Alirin-B, Maxim, Planriz, Ridomil-Gold) or in a bright pink solution of potassium permanganate. To increase germination, use any biostimulants (potassium humate, Epin, Emistim-M, Zircon). The solution is prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions, the seeds are immersed in it for 10–12 hours.

Potassium permanganate solution is one of the most common disinfectants; soaking cabbage seeds in it is an effective prevention of fungal diseases

The optimal time for planting late cabbage for seedlings is the end of March or the beginning of April. The seedlings are transferred to the ground in the first half of May, and the harvest is harvested in October. In the southern regions, all these dates are postponed 12–15 days ago. These varieties and hybrids are not afraid of autumn frosts, and negative temperatures do not affect keeping quality.

Any cabbage tolerates transplanting and picking very poorly. Therefore, they plant it immediately in small peat pots. The soil is a mixture of humus, fertile soil and sand in approximately equal proportions. To prevent fungal diseases, add a little crushed chalk or wood ash. Before planting, the substrate is well moistened. The seeds are buried 1–2 cm, sprinkled with a thin layer of fine sand on top.

Cabbage planted in peat pots can be transferred to the garden bed without removing it from the container.

Until the shoots emerge, the containers are kept in a dark, warm place under film or glass. Typically, seeds germinate in 7–10 days. Seedlings need to be provided with 10–12 hours of daylight. The temperature in the first 5–7 days is lowered to 12–14ºС, then raised to 16–18ºС. The substrate is constantly maintained in a moderately moist state, but is not flooded (this is fraught with the development of “black leg”).

Cabbage seedlings require fairly low temperatures for proper development.

In the phase of the second true leaf, cabbage is fed with mineral nitrogen fertilizers (2–3 g per liter of water). After another week, it is watered with a solution of a complex product for seedlings (Rostock, Mortar, Kristalin, Kemira-Lux). About a week before transplanting into the ground, cabbage begins to be hardened off, making it easier for it to adapt to new conditions. Seedlings ready for planting reach a height of 17–20 cm and have 4–6 true leaves.

Do not hesitate to plant cabbage seedlings in the ground: the older the plant, the worse it takes root in the new place

Video: growing cabbage seedlings

The bed is prepared in advance, choosing an open place. Even light partial shade is not suitable for the culture. Due to the high humidity of the air and soil, any lowlands are excluded. Don't forget about crop rotation. Cabbage grows best after beets, herbs, legumes and nightshades. “Relatives” from the Cruciferous family are undesirable as predecessors.

To grow cabbage, choose an open place well warmed by the sun.

Cabbage needs light, but nutritious soil. It categorically does not tolerate acidic and saline substrates. When digging, humus or rotted compost, dolomite flour, phosphate and potassium fertilizers (can be replaced with sifted wood ash) must be added to the soil. In the spring, 10–15 days before planting, the bed is well loosened and mineral nitrogen fertilizers are added.

Humus is an effective means of increasing soil fertility

The holes are well watered before planting cabbage. It is imperative to adhere to the planting pattern (at least 60 cm between plants and 60–70 cm between rows) so that each head of cabbage has sufficient area for feeding. The seedlings are transferred to a permanent place along with the pot. A little humus, a teaspoon of superphosphate and onion peels are placed at the bottom of the hole to repel pests. The cabbage is buried down to the first pair of leaves, watered abundantly again, and mulched. Until it begins to grow, a canopy of white covering material is built over the bed. Or each seedling is separately covered with spruce branches or paper caps.

Cabbage seedlings are planted in holes that have been generously spilled with water, almost in the “mud”

Late cabbage seeds are planted in open ground at the end of April or at the beginning of May. The earth at a depth of 10 cm should warm up to at least 10–12ºС. When planting, follow the pattern; place 3-4 seeds in each hole. They are sprinkled with peat chips or humus on top (layer 2–3 cm thick).

Cabbage (both seeds and seedlings) is planted in the ground, providing the plants with sufficient area for nutrition

Before emergence, the bed is covered with plastic film. Then they tighten it with covering material on the arches. After a month, the cover can be removed for a day, and after another 1.5–2 weeks, it can be removed completely. In the phase of the second true leaf, culling is carried out, leaving one seedling in each hole. “Unnecessary” ones are cut off with scissors or pinched close to the ground.

Late cabbage seeds are planted in open ground only if the climate in the region allows.

Water the seedlings moderately. Plain water can be alternated with a pale pink solution of potassium permanganate. To protect against fungal diseases, cabbage is dusted with crushed chalk or colloidal sulfur. The soil in the garden bed is sprinkled with a mixture of ash, tobacco chips and ground pepper. This will help repel many pests.

Further care

Late cabbage, like its other varieties, is regularly loosened and the bed is weeded. You need to be very careful with loosening, not going deeper than 10 cm. About three weeks after planting, it is hilled up to stimulate the development of a larger number of adventitious roots. The procedure is repeated after another 10–12 days and immediately before the leaves close into a continuous carpet. The shorter the stem, the more often the plants need to be hilled.

Ideally, the cabbage bed should be loosened after each watering - this promotes aeration of the roots and prevents moisture from stagnating in the soil

The main component of caring for cabbage is proper watering. It especially needs moisture during August, during the formation of heads of cabbage. Newly planted seedlings are watered every 2–3 days, using 7–8 liters of water per 1 m². After 2–3 weeks, the intervals between procedures are doubled, and the norm is increased to 13–15 l/m². The soil must be wetted to a depth of at least 8 cm. Of course, the frequency of watering greatly depends on the weather. In hot weather, cabbage is watered daily or even twice a day, early in the morning and late in the evening. You can also additionally spray the leaves and heads of cabbage.

Cabbage is a moisture-loving crop, this applies to both newly planted seedlings and adult plants.

It is not advisable to pour water directly under the roots. In cabbage, they are located very close to the soil surface, quickly become bare and dry out. It is better to water it using furrows between the rows. If technically possible, organize sprinkling (cabbage loves it very much) and drip irrigation. These methods allow you to evenly wet the soil.

It is strictly forbidden to alternate long periods of drought with rare, very abundant watering. This is the main reason for cracking of heads of cabbage.

About a month before harvest, watering is reduced to the required minimum. In this case, the cabbage will become juicier and gain the inherent sugar content of the variety.

The growing season of late cabbage is long, so it requires more fertilizing per season than early and mid-ripening varieties. They begin to apply fertilizers simultaneously with the first hilling. Any nitrogen-containing products are suitable - ammonium sulfate, urea, ammonium nitrate. They are embedded in the ground at a rate of 10–15 g/m² or diluted in 10 liters of water. A month later the procedure is repeated.

Urea, like other nitrogen-containing fertilizers, stimulates cabbage to actively increase green mass

Cabbage has a very positive attitude towards any organic fertilizer. An excellent top dressing is an infusion of fresh cow manure, bird droppings, nettle greens, and dandelion leaves. Cabbage is watered with it two to three times during the summer at intervals of a month. Before use, the infusion must be filtered and diluted with water in a ratio of 1:15 (if it is litter) or 1:10 when using any other raw material. Complex fertilizers are no worse - Multiflor, Clean Leaf, Gaspadar, Agricola, Zdraven.

Nettle infusion is a very useful and completely natural fertilizer.

Cabbage needs nitrogen, but only in the first half of the growing season. In this case, you should strictly follow the recommended dosage. Its excess negatively affects the plant’s immunity and promotes the accumulation of nitrates in the leaves.

As soon as the head of cabbage begins to form, they switch to potash and phosphorus fertilizers. Before harvesting, late cabbage is watered 1–2 times with a solution of superphosphate and potassium sulfate (25–30 g per 10 liters of water). Or you can add wood ash to the base of the stem every 1.5–2 weeks. An infusion is prepared from it (half a liter jar with 3 liters of boiling water).

Wood ash is a natural source of potassium and phosphorus, especially necessary for late cabbage during the ripening of heads of cabbage.

Don’t forget about foliar feeding. Cabbage reacts especially negatively to boron and molybdenum deficiency in the soil. During the season, it is sprayed 2-3 times with a solution of microelements - 1-2 g of potassium permanganate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, boric acid, ammonium molybdate per liter of water.

Video: caring for late cabbage after planting in the ground

The crop is harvested only when it reaches full maturity. Unripe heads of cabbage are stored much worse. Most varieties and hybrids tolerate slight negative temperatures without damage, so it is better to wait until harvesting. Most often, late cabbage ripens in the first half of October, less often at the end of September.

Experienced gardeners advise cutting the stem 2-3 weeks before harvest, cutting it by about a third, and slightly loosening the plant in the soil. The heads of cabbage will no longer be supplied with nutrients, will increase in size, and will definitely not crack.

Cabbage must be pulled out by the roots. You can even store it just like that, “transplanting” it into a box with damp peat or sand. But in this case it takes up quite a lot of space.

Heads of cabbage intended for long-term storage are carefully inspected, rejecting those that show even the slightest suspicious damage. The stalk is cut with a sharp, clean knife, leaving at least 4–5 cm. Two or three outer leaves also do not need to be removed. All sections are treated by sprinkling with activated carbon powder, colloidal sulfur, and cinnamon.

Cabbage intended for long-term storage is carefully selected

Before storing cabbage, the cellar or basement must be disinfected by wiping all surfaces with a solution of slaked lime. The heads of cabbage are laid out in one layer on shelves covered with shavings, sawdust, straw, sand, and scraps of newsprint so that they do not come into contact with each other. To prevent the development of fungal diseases, it is recommended to dust them with crushed chalk or wood ash.

To save space, the heads of cabbage are tied by the stalks in pairs and hung on a wire or rope stretched from the ceiling. In this case, it is also advisable that they do not touch each other.

This unusual way of storing cabbage saves space in the cellar.

Even the best varieties and hybrids of late cabbage will not last long if you do not provide them with suitable conditions. Cabbage is stored in a dark place with good ventilation at a temperature of 2–4ºС and air humidity of 65–75%.

Video: harvesting cabbage and storing it

The best varieties of early and earliest cabbage

Early cabbage is grown using the seedling method. To get an early harvest, many sow it for seedlings at the end of January - February, the deadline is the beginning of March. We have already discussed how to plant it so that it grows strong and healthy in one of our articles.

In this section we will consider the main varieties with a description of the characteristics and some photographs.

White cabbage

• "June". It matures in 90 days; after 60-65 days, you can remove the heads of cabbage, which weigh about 2 kg. Tolerates frost down to 5 degrees. But it is susceptible to cracking. It has a beautiful appearance - in cross section the upper leaves are green, slightly yellowish inside. It has a high content of vitamin B and other beneficial vitamins and microelements.

• "Parel F1" requires about 95 days, and in ideal conditions the harvest can be expected 56 days after planting in open ground. Very similar to “Iyunskaya”, however, the weight of the heads of cabbage is slightly less, only up to 1.5 kg. Rich in vitamin C. It has a short shelf life, but may not lose its appearance and taste for up to two weeks, provided it is in the garden. Developed by Dutch breeders and has an excellent slightly sweet taste.
• “Golden Hectare” grows in no more than 100 days. Seed germination reaches 90%. Weight varies from 2 to 3 kg. Good for salads and dishes that use fresh vegetables. But despite all the advantages, it does not lie well and is sensitive to the soil - it does not like heterogeneous and acidic soil.

Among the early varieties, it is also worth highlighting “Kazachok”, “Ditmarskaya rannyaya”, “Dita”, “Copenhagen Market”, “Transfer”, “Dumas”, “Malachite”, “Zarya”, as well as “Rinda”, “Tobia”, “ Zantoriya", "Express", "Taurus".

Broccoli

• "Batavia F1" is an early hybrid. After planting 30-day-old seedlings, they have time to ripen in 60-68 days. The heads are quite large and weigh over 1 kg, and are well divided into inflorescences. It does not crack and easily tolerates growing in particularly poor conditions. It can also be planted without seedlings; for this, it is planted in the southern regions directly into the ground in the third decade of April.

• “Vitaminnaya” grows in 72-90 days. The fruits are not large - up to 300 g maximum. If you don’t get the harvest right, they become soft and crumbly.
• For Curly Head, it takes about 90 days from the time the seeds germinate until the harvest ripens. The head is medium, weighing up to 500 grams. Used for long-term storage, unpretentious.

It is also worth noting cabbage such as “Yunga F1”, “Linda”, “Green Magic F1”, “Vyarus”, “Iperator”, “Fiesta”, “Sebastian”, “Russian size”, “Romanesco”. The last three varieties have a head weight of over 1.5 kg.

Colored

• “Express MS” is a productive variety that produces fruits in 100-104 days. Heads weighing up to 480 g. When planted densely, it is not inferior in taste and yield to its closest competitors. But it is susceptible to pest damage and has low cold resistance. Can be transported, but storage conditions are not long-term.

• “Snow Globe” matures after planting 40-day-old seedlings in 60-65 days. The fruit itself weighs up to 1.2 kg. Similar to Express, but has strong immunity to pests and diseases. It also tolerates bad weather conditions well. From 1 sq. m. you can harvest up to 2 kg of crop.
• “Dachnitsa” has a longer ripening period – 80-100 days. Head up to 1 kg, containing a lot of vitamin C and glucose. Loves a loose fit and has the greatest shelf life. A special feature is that during the entire ripening period the leaves carefully cover the head, which allows you to obtain pure snow-white fruits.

Varieties of early cauliflower also include “Movir”, “Francoise”, “Yarik”, “Moscow Ultra”, “Garantiya”, Polar Star”, “Tsendis”. They all have approximately the same growing season and have good yields.

Savoy

• “Golden Early” usually requires 105-110 days from germination to obtain a good harvest. A head of cabbage weighing up to 800 g is resistant to cracking. Tolerates mild cold and drought well. Used fresh and boiled, and also as a filling for pies.

• "Nyusha" has gray-green leaves that make up a medium-density, pointed head, weighing up to 1 - 2 kg. Allows you to have a harvest of up to 3.3 kg per square meter. The variety is early, the growing season of which is only 55 - 60 days. Plant seedlings in the first ten days of March, plant in open ground in the first ten days of May. Harvest at the end of June or July.

You can also consider such early representatives of the Savoyard lace beauty - “Early Viennese”, “Komparsa”, “Jubilee”, “Mira”, “Moscow Lacemaker”, “Petrovna”.

Beijing

• “Richie F1” is a hybrid that ripens after seedlings are planted in the ground in about 40 days. Therefore, it is often sown immediately in open ground. Due to the special tenderness of lettuce leaves, it cannot be stored for long. The weight of heads of cabbage often reaches 2.5 kg.

• “Vesnyanka” after planting seedlings in the ground requires no more than 35 days to ripen. Not inclined to shoot. Contains a large amount of vitamin C, so it is great for salads. Not recommended for long-term storage.

Early representatives of the species also include “Cha cha”, “Yukki F1”, Manoko F1”, “Beijing broadleaf”.

Features of early ripening cabbage

Early ripening vegetables have a short growing season. There are even ultra-early ripening varieties of cabbage. This leads to the ripening of a full-fledged harvest at the beginning of summer. In areas with the most favorable climate, perhaps even earlier, at the end of May.

Due to the rapid ripening period, representatives, including super-early varieties of cabbage, do not grow to the largest sizes. Heads of cabbage are usually compact and looser. Therefore, they are susceptible to cracking and damage; early varieties of white cabbage are not suitable for long-term storage.

Features of planting white cabbage - video

On a note!

Planting early cabbage does not require a lot of space on the plot. But good watering and fertilizing are required to enhance growth so that the fruits ripen by the time promised by the producers.

The early vegetable has a wonderful taste. True, early cabbage usually cannot boast of the variety of taste that mid- and late-ripening varieties have. But the fruits contain a lot of vitamins and microelements. Doesn't last long. Suitable for fresh consumption only because the leaves have a high water content. They make delicious fresh salads.

Mid-season varieties with descriptions of characteristics

White cabbage

• “Moskovskaya late 9 and 15” have dense large heads of cabbage up to 5 kg. “Moskovskaya late 15” requires a neutral soil composition, and “Moskovskaya late 9” requires an acidic soil composition. When growing conditions are met, they produce a very bountiful harvest. Not used for storage, but great for pickling.

• Stone Head requires only 125 days to harvest. Heads of cabbage weighing up to 6 kg (from 1 square meter - up to 11 kg). It is resistant to cracking and tolerates both light frost and dry and hot summers. It is mainly used immediately for salads, but due to its long shelf life (until March) it can be stored for the winter.

It is worth considering such popular types as “Megaton”, “Atria”, “Merchant’s Wife”, “Sugar Loaf”, “Slava”, “Krasnodarskaya”. The best are also “Gift” and “Menza”. They are distinguished by their large head weight and high yield. Thus, “Menza” produces heads of cabbage weighing 9 kg.

Broccoli

• "Calabrese" is one of the frost-resistant representatives of broccoli. Head up to 400 grams.

• "Arcadia F1" ripens on the 110th day. The average weight is estimated at 450 grams. Ripens well even with very frequent planting and low temperatures.
• “Vitaminnaya” matures in 100 days. The head is standard green, weighs approximately 300 grams, and is of medium density.

Early varieties of broccoli also include “Fiesta”, “Lucky”, “Gnome”, “Fortuna”, “Atlantic”, “Genoa”, “Greenbelt”, “Gran Favorite”, “Compacta”, “Caesar”, Monton”

Colored

• “White Beauty” can produce up to 6 kg per 1 square meter. Heads of cabbage can be collected 65 days after planting. Heads up to 1.2 kg. Temperature changes, attacks by pests and diseases can greatly reduce its yield.

• The “white head” takes approximately 110 days to obtain a flattened head weighing up to 1.1 kg. Productivity up to 4.5 kg per 1 square meter. It is resistant to frost and has a high content of vitamin C and beneficial microelements, which is why it is popular in cooking, medicine, and cosmetology.

And you can also pay attention to such representatives as “Koza Dereza”, “Flora Blanca”, “Summer Resident”, “Parisian”, “Purple”.

And also colored beauties, such as the “Purple Ball”.

Savoy

• "Melissa" is a hybrid obtained specifically for autumn harvest. The heads of cabbage, flattened on the sides, are large, weighing up to 3 kg, with high density, resistant to cracking. It has dark green bubbly leaves with a mild pleasant taste. The harvest is harvested 120 days after emergence. The crop is not afraid of slight frosts and tolerates drought well.

• "Thaler" is similar to "Melissa", but with an even flatter head of slightly smaller size - up to 2 kg.
• "Tasmania" is particularly cold-resistant, but is demanding of high nitrogen content in the soil. The head of cabbage is round, weighing up to 1.5 kg.

“Vertu”, “Sfera F1”, “Kroma” have good characteristics and significant yields.

Beijing

• “Granat” has cylindrical heads weighing up to 2 kg. It takes 70-80 days to ripen. Unpretentious, with a stable harvest.

• “Anako” is very similar to “Pomegranate”, but it is stored longer and, at the same time, does not lose in taste and quality. It takes a little more than 70 days to grow. Resistant to fungal diseases, which is important for long-term storage of vegetables.

You can also include “Hydra” and “Glass” in this list.

Late cabbage

Fresh cabbage is good in any dish, as well as boiled and stewed. Fermented and soaked dishes are necessary on tables in autumn and winter. The amount of useful substances in them is enormous. The best-tasting pickles will be made from late vegetables.

Important! Late varieties are characterized by the most impressive fork sizes - up to 10 kg. Their taste improves with storage. They have a very dense structure, as they can be stored until the next harvest.

Familiar and very common varieties of Soviet selection such as Amager 611, Kharkovskaya Zimnyaya, Moskovskaya Pozdnyaya, Old varieties are reliable, but have many disadvantages:

• susceptibility to disease;
• low yield;
• mediocre taste.

There are new hybrids on sale that have significantly better characteristics.

The ripening times for late vegetables vary:

• late (late ripening);
• from late to very late;
• very late.

The first group includes:

• Amrak hybrids;
• Dominant;
• Counter;
• Lennox;
• Paradox;
• varieties Moskovskaya late 15;
• Moskovskaya late 9;
• Wintering;
• Amager 611;
• Crewmont;
• Kharkov winter high-yielding, with high-density plugs.

Kolobok F1 is the most popular hybrid. More than 30 tons of its seeds are sold annually in the country, which is almost half of the total production. The advantages include excellent taste and high yield of 86–100 t/ha. It produces dense plugs weighing 4.2 kg, is suitable for cultivation in all regions of the country, and can be stored until May next year.

Amager 611 is unsurpassed in its characteristics, included in the State Register in 1943. The first domestic variety bred for industrial production. Its advantages include good shelf life, resistance to cracking, and transportability. Sturdy forks weigh 2.6–3.6 kg.

The vegetable was specially bred for winter storage. The taste when harvested is satisfactory, but it improves significantly with long-term storage.

Disadvantages: low yield 35–60 t/ha, susceptibility to diseases during development and during storage.

There are only two hybrids from late to very late ripening: Kronos and Expect. They have heads weighing up to 3 kg, good taste and stable yields on average up to 60 t/ha.

There are quite a lot of late varieties and hybrids, but they are often limited to certain climatic conditions and adapted for growing in a particular region. The exception is the Valentina hybrid.

Valentina F1 – used fresh and for long-term storage. The gray-green, obovate head weighing 3.2–3.8 kg has an excellent taste. Productivity 68–80 t/ha.

Mid-late and late varieties and hybrids

White cabbage

• “Aggressor F1” is a hybrid, bred by Dutch breeders, valued for its extreme unpretentiousness to soil and weather. The shelf life reaches up to six months. The weight of one head of cabbage is up to 5 kg and does not require additional care. The growing season lasts up to 120 days; in warm climates it can be sown directly into open ground.

• "Amager" produces a ripe head of cabbage, weighing from 2.5 to 4 kg, on the 120-150th day from the moment of germination. It is stored until April and used for transportation, while the appearance and all the taste are completely preserved. There is also high resistance to cracking and good frost tolerance. But it is subject to a number of unfavorable factors.

Among the best representatives of this culture with excellent characteristics, it is also worth noting such as “Valentina”, “Kolobok”, “Moscow Late”, “Mara”, “ Aros F1″, “Crumont F1”, “Geneva F1”. The latter, as the name suggests, are hybrids.

Broccoli

• Atlantic matures in 130 days. It grows up to half a meter in height and produces dense fruits weighing up to 400 grams.

• “Grinia” is a well-known variety that ripens in 130-140 days. It grows up to 60 cm, with medium fruits, up to 300 grams.
• "Monterey F1" is a special hybrid with incredibly large heads, weighing up to 2 kg.

Other late hybrids and varieties “Agassi F1”, “Ironman F1”, “Parthenon F1”, “Belstar”, “Marathon”, “Continental”.

Colored

• “Amerigo F1” is a hybrid with milky white heads, on average up to 2.5 kg. Ripening time is about 2.5 months. At the same time, from one square meter you can get up to 6-8 kg. It is not susceptible to various kinds of diseases, but is demanding of care.

• It’s not for nothing that “Cortes F1” is one of the most productive hybrids - at least 5 kg of cabbage is harvested per square meter. Head up to 3 kg, very juicy. Ripens in 75 days, stores well, but is demanding on soil and fertilizers.

This also includes “Agniya”, “Clara’s Corals”, “Green Snowdrift”.

Savoy

• “Ovasa F1” is a hybrid of Dutch selection that matures in 140 days after planting seedlings in open ground. Resistant to temperature changes and diseases.

• “Uralochka” needs about 95-100 days to obtain a round head of cabbage up to 2.2 kg, resistant to cracking and with storage for up to 3 months.

“Alaska”, “Cosima”, “Stilon F1”, “Virosa F”, “Nadia F1” - they are also worth adding to the list for consideration.

Beijing

• “Monument” is an extremely high-yielding representative of its species. The heads of cabbage are dense and large, weighing up to 4 kg. The harvest period from emergence is 70 days.
• “Autumn Beauty” is a hybrid suitable for growing in the second half of summer. The head is elongated, not too dense, weighing up to 2.5 kg.

• "Nika" is a hybrid that is especially resistant to shooting. Compared to other species, the leaf blades are highly wrinkled. Head weight up to 3 kg.

It can be consumed not only fresh, but also fermented.

White cabbage for open ground, the best varieties for storage

Just like pickling, many are also interested in the duration of storage. Agree that having harvested, say, 20-30 heads of cabbage, we will want to save them so that we can try fresh cabbage in the winter. And if it is not stored for long, then where will we put this large harvest?

The same late varieties that are subject to pickling are suitable for long-term storage. Some of them were discussed above. But there are a number of others that fit these purposes.

Snow White

This late-ripening variety was bred back in Soviet times, but despite this, it is still popular with most gardeners. From the appearance of the first shoots to the harvest, 4 to 5 months pass. Ripens in any weather, the heads of cabbage are round, dense and weigh from 2.5 to 4 kg. Do not crack. The variety has good resistance to both fusarium and mucous bacteriosis. But does not tolerate acidic soil.

Valentina F1

Unlike the previous ones, the Valentina variety is young. But despite this, it is quite famous among gardeners. Shelf life 7 months. The heads of cabbage are ovoid, dense, weighing up to 4 kg. It takes about 6 months from the appearance of the first shoots to harvest.

To taste, cabbage is crispy and sugary, so it is simply suitable for fermentation.

Kolobok

Another popular hybrid variety. Of Russian origin, bred for all regions of Russia. After the appearance of the first shoots and before harvesting, 5 months pass. The heads of cabbage are round, dense, weigh about 5 kg, and do not crack.

Langedijker

Variety of Dutch origin. It takes up to 6 months from the appearance of the first shoots to harvest. Resistant to major diseases and have a long shelf life. They do not deteriorate during transportation.

Mom F1

Locally grown hybrid. Best suited for the Volga region. The structure of the heads of cabbage is not dense, but they are stored for about 6 months.

It takes about 6 months from the first shoots to harvest. The heads of cabbage are not perfectly round, but slightly flattened, weighing about 2.5 kg.

Megaton F1

The variety is famous among gardeners throughout the country. Bred in Holland. The ripening period is about 4.5 months. The heads of cabbage are dense and weigh up to 4 kg.

Among the advantages are excellent taste, high yield, resistance to most diseases, as well as pests. Heads of cabbage can be stored for up to 2.5 months.

Mara

Belarusian variety, which ripens 6 months after germination. The heads of cabbage are dense, weighing up to 4.5 kg. The yield is about 19 kg per square meter.

Moscow late

According to the standard, it is intended primarily for the Far East, as well as in the Central regions and the North-West. The heads of cabbage can be stored until next summer. Can withstand cold temperatures down to minus 10 degrees.

There are two varieties of the variety: Moskovskaya late-15 and Moskovskaya late-9. The first is distinguished by a tall stem. And the second is low susceptibility to diseases.

If all these varieties are distinguished by their cultivation mainly in warm or more favorable climate conditions, then their own species have been bred for harsh regions.

The best winter varieties and hybrids of all types of cabbage

The best varieties with large heads of cabbage

• "Snow White" has bluish leaves that form a dense head of up to 3.5-4.5 kg, depending on care. It tastes good and can be used for anything. Ripening period is up to 150 days. The harvest can be harvested up to 7.5 kg from 1 square meter. It is stored for a long time and tolerates transportation well. Head weight up to 4 kg.

• Moscow late has a head weighing 8 - 10 kg.
• Kolobok – up to 5 kg.
• Megaton – 3 – 4 kg.
• Aggressor – 2.5 – 3 kg.
• Mara – 4 – 4.5 kg.
• Amager - up to 3.5 kg.
• Wintering - up to 3.5 kg.
• Langedijker - 3.5 - 4.5 kg.
• Kharkov winter - 3 - 4 kg.

Late cabbage with small and small heads of cabbage

• “Aros F1” is one of the mid-season hybrids related to winter cabbage (130-140 days). Produces dense heads of cabbage up to 1.9 kg with light green leaves, which become saturated after they have been left for a while. In general, it can be stored for up to 9 months. Also, resistant to the most common diseases.

• “Ilona F1” is a popular hybrid, the harvest of which is harvested 4 months after germination.

Does not shoot, does not form cracks, is not susceptible to diseases. The head of cabbage weighs 1.6-2.3 kg.

Varieties for the greenhouse

Cabbage can also be grown in greenhouse conditions. The main condition is that the plants must be early ripening and resistant to diseases.

Advantages of the Legat variety:

• short stump;
• cabbage weighing 0.9-1 kg;
• leaf density – 4 points;
• excellent taste;
• yield – 1.9-2.3 kg;
• 89% of the harvest is marketable.

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Disadvantages: with insufficient care it is affected by pests.

The Golden Hectare has the following advantages:

• small stump;
• head of cabbage - 1.6-3.3 kg;
• high yield - 5-8 kg;
• product yield – 90-99%.

Can only be grown for fresh consumption.

Which cabbage is best to plant for pickling and pickling?

Mostly for pickling, late-ripening white cabbage varieties are used; Slava, Moskovskaya pozdnyaya, Belorusskaya, Zimovka or Amager are good in such cases.

• “Slava” is one of the most popular representatives for fermentation. It is extremely productive, and the weight of the heads of cabbage easily reaches 5 kg. Its shape is somewhat flattened at the top and bottom. The deadline for using it in preparations comes in early autumn.

• “Belorusskaya” shares its popularity with “Slava”, but remains longer - until April. The harvest can be harvested after 4.5 months; the heads of cabbage have an average weight of 3.5 kg. Cabbage transports well and cracks only in rare cases.

It’s also worth taking a close look at such white-headed beauties as “Podarok” and Kharkovskaya Zimnaya.”

Recently, breeders have developed new varieties and hybrids that are also good for fermenting and salting. These are “Atria F1”, “Miracle F1″ (Dutch selection), “Nadezhda”, “Megaton F1”, and also “Kvashenka”.

Average ripening time

Mid-season cabbage is inferior in keeping quality to that which has late ripening periods. It is usually stored for no longer than 2-4 months, used for preparing fresh salads and culinary dishes, as well as for pickling. It takes about 4 months from emergence to ripening.

Glory

The harvest can be obtained 120-130 days after germination. This variety of Russian selection is not designed for long-term storage - the maximum period is 2 months.

The head is round or rounded-flat, the average weight is 3 kg, the maximum is 5 kg, the outer leaves have a grayish-green tint. The inner leaves are white, with a yellowish tint.

The taste is excellent, cabbage is suitable for pickling, cooking and salads. The plant tolerates moisture deficiency well. The heads of cabbage do not crack. From 1 sq.m. gardeners get up to 12 kg. Disease resistance is one of the advantages. Transportation over long distances takes place without loss.

Present

The variety was included in the State Register back in 1961. The plant produces a harvest 135 days after germination. The outer leaves are wrinkled, grayish-green, with a strong waxy coating and wavy edges. The inside of the head is white, with a slight greenish tint.

The fork has a flat or rounded shape, it is dense and does not crack. Average weight – 2.5-5 kg. The inner stump is quite long - 16-20 cm.

From 1 sq.m it is possible to get 9-10 kg of cabbage. It is suitable for pickling, but to ensure a good taste, the most mature forks are used for processing. The gift has the following advantages:

• resistance to major diseases;
• good shelf life (4 months or more);
• tolerance to adverse weather factors.

Reviews

Irina, Omsk : I’ve been planting the Slava variety for 2 years now, I’m very pleased. The heads of cabbage tie together, gain weight well, and do not crack even if the weather is rainy. I like the taste - it is slightly sweet, the leaves are juicy, not hard, but at the same time crispy. This sauerkraut is very tasty. You can prepare dishes and salads from it.

Maria Prishib, Bataysk : I chose the Gift variety for myself. In May, I immediately sow the seeds in open ground - germination is good, the seedlings are strong. They grow quickly and are practically immune to disease (if you pay minimal attention to prevention). Cabbage stores well, although it is inferior in this regard to late varieties.

Dutch varieties for planting in central Russia

We have already discussed many hybrids and varieties of all varieties of cabbage in today’s article. However, here we will write briefly about those that were left without attention.

• "Bingo" is most valued for its very good storage - up to 9 months. It has a small round head (up to 1.5 kg) and does not crack.

• "Langedijker" produces an extremely good harvest, is suitable for harvesting and fresh consumption, and can withstand a long shelf life.
• "Bartolo F1" is a very common Dutch hydride, with an elongated head weighing 3 kg. The leaves are densely spaced and do not wither all winter.

• “Musketeer” is an early variety; after germination, the harvest can be harvested within 55 days. Head weight up to 1.3 kg.
• “Python” is a mid-early plant that requires timely harvesting.
• “Resistor” - the ripening period from planting seedlings in open ground is only 55 days. Heads of cabbage up to 1.2 kg, well stored. During growth, they adapt well to weather conditions and are resistant to diseases.

Which cabbage varieties to choose for planting in open ground for the Urals

The Urals, like Siberia, are a region with harsh conditions. It is common here to grow in greenhouses. However, it is possible to plant seedlings in open ground. To do this, it is necessary to select appropriate varieties and adhere to favorable conditions.

The optimal time for planting seedlings in open ground is the beginning of June, when the temperature reaches above zero day and night.

Most of the varieties listed in the section above and intended for cultivation in Siberia are well suited for the Urals. The climatic conditions here are almost the same.

Transfer F1

Ripening from planting seedlings occurs on days 45-55. After this period, the harvest can be harvested.

The head is round, of medium size and medium density, weighing from 1 to 1.5 kg. At the same time, it reaches a height of 15-20 cm. The color of the head of cabbage is white inside and light green outside. It has good taste characteristics, so it is recommended to be consumed fresh. The planted seedlings sprout well and are resistant to many diseases, including such as blackleg and vascular bacteriosis. But it can become infected with gray mold. The yield is good and ranges from 4-5 kg ​​per square meter. Considered one of the best early varieties.

Midor F1

The hybrid is medium-late in terms of ripening, which occurs in 140-160 days. The head of cabbage is round in shape, dense, medium in size and has white leaves inside. They are bright green on the outside and have a slight waxy coating. The stalk is small in size. The variety is well suited for salads and preparations.

Krautman F1

Mid-season hybrid. Its leaves are dense and crispy, the stalk, like the previous variety, is small. The head of cabbage weighs about 4.5 kg. Cabbage is not afraid of overwatering and overexposure in the garden. At the same time, the heads of cabbage do not crack or rot. It is also stored well - up to 4 months, all tastes are preserved. Resistant to diseases, as well as to one of the common ones for this species - clubroot. Good for pickling.

Merchant's wife

Another interesting mid-late variety. The outside of the head of cabbage is green, and when cut open it is white. The head of cabbage weighs up to 2.8 kg. The taste is very good, and as a result it is suitable for pickling and fermentation. Disease resistant and can be stored for several months.

Rinda F1

A good hybrid variety. Ripens in 76 days, i.e. relatively early. The heads of cabbage are round in shape, but not very dense. The leaves have an excellent taste, no bitterness. This means that this variety is very well suited not only for fresh consumption, but also for preparing various dishes. It is grown more in the Urals, but can grow in other climatic conditions, and still feels good. If you plant seedlings rarely, you can get a large harvest. Seedlings are planted either in late spring, or, even better, in summer.

Orion F1

Ripening occurs 165-170 days after planting the seedlings. The harvest grows well and abundantly. With good care, you can get from 3.9 to 4.8 kg from one square meter. The head of cabbage weighs up to 2.3 kg. It is somewhat elongated in shape, the leaves curl quite tightly. Keeps for quite a long time. When cut, the head of cabbage is white and very juicy. The taste of this variety is very good, so it can be used not only for pickling or pickling, but also for preparing various dishes.

Although during its growing season this hybrid is resistant to both vascular bacteriosis and Fusarium wilt, it can be affected by some other diseases.

These interesting varieties of white cabbage have been bred by breeders from different countries and are used in our gardens. Many gardeners are so accustomed to them that they grow the same varieties year after year. Try it too.

Video about which hybrids of Dutch selection are best to choose for planting

From this video you can find out what the best hybrids were bred by Dutch breeders. There are only 8 of them here, and all of them are described in detail. Thanks to the author’s experience, you can make the right choice in favor of one or more of them. In his opinion, these are the best representatives in this category.

Perhaps some of them are already familiar, and some you will hear about for the first time. If you know other good hybrids, write about them in the comments. Let people learn about new varieties.

Knowing the characteristics of a particular hybrid will help you make the right choice and get a good harvest on your plot.

I hope that this information will be useful and that the harvest will please you.

Classification of varieties by ripening time

The ripening period is an important part of the characteristics of any crop. It characterizes not only the time required to complete the formation of a head of cabbage and the onset of ripeness, but also the methods of consumption. Using the varietal variety of white cabbage, you can provide yourself with a harvest from the beginning of summer and create reserves and preparations for the winter period.

Early maturing crops

Early ripening species include types of white cabbage, the growing season of which is completed in 110 days. The main feature of these crops is a medium-sized head of cabbage that is not very dense. Early species ripen in the first third of summer; they contain many useful substances that support the body until other garden crops appear. At the beginning of the season, fresh cabbage has a nice crunch; it is used in salads.

These types of white cabbage do not take up much space in gardens and are not too demanding on the composition of the soil. After clearing the area, you can have time to grow another crop before autumn.

Transfer F1

An early ripening hybrid species, ready in 100 days. Small heads of cabbage (up to 1.5 kilograms) are quite loose, the edges of the leaves are wavy and do not fit tightly. Seeds from the hybrid do not receive Transfer. To get an early harvest, seedlings are prepared. Grows well in any region.

June

The description of the variety indicates high cold resistance (up to -5 °). Heads of cabbage with closely spaced leaves weigh up to 2 kilograms. When cut, it is greenish-white, fragrant and juicy. June cabbage needs to be cut in a timely manner.

Dot

Cabbage Tochka grows in 106-108 days. The rounded forks grow together and ripen at the same time. Growth slows down in acidic soils. Cabbage Point of Siberian selection grows well in most regions.

Cossack F1

A hybrid named Cossack appeared in 1996. Ripening occurs in 100-110 days, the forks grow a little more than a kilogram, and are yellow-white when cut. The seed manufacturer recommends cutting off the plugs immediately after ripening; the hybrid cracks in the beds.

Number one Gribovsky 147

Fruit readiness is 60-80 days, ripening is really early. If you follow the recommended planting time (the first ten days of May), you can start crunching cabbage by mid-June. The forks are round, slightly flattened. They ripen together, you need to cut them right away, as they crack when overripe. Used for spring salads and preparing first and second courses.

Stakhanovka

Heads of cabbage are not known for their particular density; they grow up to 3.5 kilograms. Readiness occurs in 100-125 days. The fruits of Stakhanovka, grown in the north of the country, are fermented, but the preparation is not stored for a long time.

Malachite F1

Small heads of cabbage of the Malachite hybrid last a long time and are transported without loss. They do not crack when left in the soil for a long time. Ripen in 100-135 days. The taste is sweet, good in salads, and used for dietary dishes.

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Medium ripening varieties

Mid-season varieties reach readiness in 120-140 days. The range of use is wider - preparing salads and food, fermentation. Note that you need to use fermented cabbage 2-4 months in advance, it quickly becomes soft.

Tobia

The hybrid comes from the country of seeds - Holland. The head of cabbage is dense and grows up to 3 kilograms. It has a snow-white center. Tobia is famous for its taste and is used for preparations.

Snowstorm

A variety bred by Siberian breeders. The heads of cabbage are dense, do not crack, and are transported without loss of quality. Storage – up to 7 months. Vyuga cabbage has excellent taste characteristics in any method of consumption, including pickling.

Vestri F1

The hybrid comes from Holland, stands on the root for a long time, and does not crack. The shelf life is not long - 4 months. The forks are dense, with thin leaves. The bush is powerful. Up to 95% of the harvest is of high quality.

Bravo F1

The French hybrid of white cabbage has taken root in Russian dachas due to its taste, juiciness and undemandingness to growing conditions. Weight – 2.7-3.5 kilograms, pulp – white, juicy; The sheets fit tightly and are tender.

Menza

The fruits grow up to 4-5 kilograms, slightly flattened in shape. The cabbage white hybrid is unpretentious and is grown in any region of the country. It has a high yield, lasts a long time on the root, and does not crack. Application – universal.

Siberian 60

Cabbage is a real Siberian; lower temperatures do not stop the development of the bush. It can be stored for 4 months without losing taste and without rotting. When fermented, it retains its crunch and taste.

Semko Jubilee 217 F1

When harvesting is delayed, it retains its integrity and does not crack. Readiness – 120-130 days. Has universal use. Heads of cabbage - without voids or spaces, weigh about 4 kilograms.

Present

The variety is regionalized throughout the country. The forks are resistant to cracking. They last well until March. The size of the bushes is up to a meter, which should be taken into account when planting seedlings. Dense forks grow up to 4 kilograms.

Hope

Shows its best qualities when prepared for future use in any way - pickling, salting. The leaves are slightly curved at the edges, the inside is white and dense. Has high immunity against common cabbage infections.

Belorusskaya 455

The variety is cultivated in most regions of Russia. Application – universal, does not crack, sings together. It is not stored until spring; it only lasts 2-3 months.

Rinda F1

The hybrid ripens in 120-140 days, the weight of the head is 3.2-3.7 kilograms. Shelf life – 2-4 months. The structure of the fork is dense, the color on the cut is yellowish-white.

Golden hectare 1432

The variety has been cultivated since 1943. Cabbage is suitable for salads. The heads of cabbage grow up to 2.5 kilograms and are quite dense. They remain in the soil for a long time without loss of quality and appearance.

Late ripening varieties

You need to be especially careful when choosing late varieties of white cabbage. They must remain fresh and vigorous until young cabbage; these are the types that are fermented for the long winter. These varieties have the longest period of growth and development - up to 180 days.

Those who plant late varieties of cabbage need to know that they are harvested in late autumn, so it will not be possible to end the summer season early. Cabbage becomes sweet and juicy after light frosts, gaining aroma, crunchiness and acquiring the stated taste characteristics.

Midor F1

The Midor hybrid has a medium-dense head structure and grows up to 4 kilograms. Sugar content is high. A small stalk, the color inside is creamy white. A significant drawback is that it does not last long in the cellar.

Moskovskaya late 15 and 9

Two wonderful late-ripening varieties have been known for a long time and enjoy special trust among summer residents. Late 15 grows on tall stems and is easy to hill up and water. The variety with index 9 has a short stem, the head of cabbage lies almost on the ground, but the variety is better able to resist the clubroot.

The leaves fit tightly to each other, there is a slight waviness along the edges. The forks are slightly flattened, the inside is slightly yellowish. Weight – 3.5-4.5 kilograms, under good conditions it grows up to 8-10 kilograms.

The fruits are of excellent commercial quality, the defects are insignificant - 3-10%. The reserves last well until spring, and when fermented, they retain crispness for a long time.

Amager 611

The variety is intended for long-term storage; by spring the taste also improves - the bitterness goes away and the aroma is better revealed. It takes almost 150 days to grow until ready. The variety has increased cold resistance; it can be planted early so that the cabbage ripens. The weight of the head is 3-4 kilograms. They are grown industrially due to the ability to be harvested with agricultural machinery and good transportability.

Wintering 1474

It lives up to its name in that it does not become less tasty after the end of winter. The fit of the leaves in the head of cabbage is without gaps or voids, pronounced aroma and juiciness. Weight – 3.6 kilograms. Late variety, ripens up to 150 days.

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Kharkov winter

Record holder among cabbage long-livers, persists until May-June, and is not affected by spot necrosis. Heads of cabbage, on average, weigh 3-4.5 kilograms and grow evenly. Technical ripeness is reached in 150-160 days. Kharkov winter has excellent characteristics for any type of use.

Cabbage varieties for Siberia, the Urals and Altai Territory

What parameters should cabbage varieties have for growing in Siberia and other cold regions? It should easily tolerate frosts down to 7 degrees, and in addition, have a short ripening period. Therefore, white cabbage is ideal for the Altai Territory and Siberia:

• "Hope F1"
• "Polar"
• "Snowstorm"
• "Purple Lace"

The heads of cabbage of these representatives are approximately the same, medium-large in size (up to 4.5 kg), with excellent productivity.

It is also worth citing suitable hybrids:

• "Gribovsky"
• "Zarya"
• and sometimes "Dumas"

Among the mid-season Siberian “beauties” the most popular are:

• "Present"
• "Siberian"
• "Glory"
• "Belarus"
• "Anniversary F1"

Late varieties of cabbage are less suitable for Siberian conditions, but are still sometimes grown:

• "Amager"
• "Dobrovolskaya"

For the Urals:

• "Glory"
• "June"
• "Cossack"
• "Siberian"

And incredibly beautiful Savoy cabbage “Vologda lace”.

Late varieties of white cabbage

Late cabbage varieties have the longest growing season. Basically, they are grown for storage and consumption in the winter and spring months.

Characteristics of late-ripening varieties:

• Long growing season (160-210 days from germination to ripening).
• The hard leaves are low in sugar and sometimes have a bitter taste (the taste becomes more pleasant during storage).
• The heads of cabbage are very dense.
• Stores well in a cool place for up to 7 months.

The best cabbage varieties for the Moscow region

Now we will determine the necessary characteristics of the cabbage variety so that we can count on a good harvest in the Moscow region. This is adaptability to frequent and large fluctuations in humidity and temperature, not demanding heat and sunlight.

In addition, in the Moscow region the soil is quite acidic, which greatly limits the number of varieties for successful planting. These representatives of white cabbage, best for cultivation in the Moscow region, include:

• "Late Moscow"
• "Dumas"
• "Glory"
• "Aggressor F1"
• "Amager"
• "Present"

Cauliflower: "Baldo" and "Vinson".

Dear friends, as you have probably noticed, there are quite a few varieties of cabbage for planting. And we looked at most of them today. Of course, we were unable to adequately describe them all within the framework of one article. But thanks to that minimal knowledge, now when you go to a planting material store you can ask for what you need.

All additional information on planting dates, growing season and basic characteristics are described on each of the seed bags. Therefore, there is no need to memorize everything written here.

I hope that today's article will be useful to you. All the best to you, and great harvests to everyone!

Benefits of growing white cabbage

The main advantage of growing the crop is its amazing cold resistance, which makes it possible to obtain a decent harvest in any weather conditions. Seedlings that have undergone hardening do not die when the temperature drops to -4-6 °; the growing season continues at positive temperatures close to zero. The optimal growing temperature is considered to be 18-20°.



Cabbage contains a set of microelements (Ca, Mg, K, Fe) and vitamins of different groups. It has an important property - vitamins are preserved after fermentation by natural fermentation. White cabbage has been grown since ancient times throughout the world. In Russia, it occupies up to a quarter of all areas allocated to garden crops. White cabbage goes through a full growing season in 2 years. In the first season it produces a head of cabbage, seeds from varietal crops are obtained the next year.

The basic requirements of agricultural technology are high soil moisture (75%) and air, adequate drainage. High temperatures harm cabbage; in heat of 35°, the fruits are small and often do not form at all.

Standing varieties

Belorusskaya 455

White cabbage variety Belorusskaya 455

The unpretentious variety is ready for harvest 110–130 days after continuous germination and belongs to the mid-season category. The tight heads of cabbage are round and light green. The inner stalk is small, the outer stalk is long or medium. Weight ranges from 1.5–4.2 kg. Cabbage plants are hardy, adapt well to weather changes - cold weather or drought, and do not burst or wither.

Productivity depends on agricultural technology and can range from 35 kg to 100 kg per 10 square meters. m, the forks are collected in August-October, they are perfectly stored and transported, they can lie in cellars without spoiling until April, which is a unique property for medium-sized cabbages.

Snow White

White cabbage variety Snow White

Late-ripening dense heads of cabbage are harvested 130–150 days after the appearance of full shoots. The cabbage is tight, light green with a small stalk, snow-white inside, one-dimensional, weighing 3.5–4.5 kg. The variety is very generous, yields up to 100 kg per 10 sq. m.

The plantings are resistant to Fusarium wilt and bacteriosis, and the forks are not prone to bursting. The collected heads are used in a variety of ways - fresh, for pickling and vegetable dishes, but the main purpose remains winter storage. This cabbage does not lose its properties and appearance until late spring.

Wintering 1474

White cabbage variety Zimovka 1474

An exceptional variety that allows storage in cold cellars until the beginning of summer, with a shelf life of 90% until the end of spring. Ripens 135–150 days after continuous germination. The forks are tight, light green, covered with a bluish coating, weighing 2–3 kg. The taste is excellent with a high content of sugars and vitamin C, the structure is juicy, the taste improves in winter.

The yields are constant and high - up to 60 kg per 10 sq. m. Cabbage plants are slightly susceptible to fungal diseases, tolerate drought, and are not susceptible to spot necrosis and mold development during storage.

Turkiz

White cabbage variety Turkiz

Low-lying cabbage of German selection is harvested 160–175 days after continuous germination. The heads are round, tight, green, covered with a bluish coating, weighing 2.2–3.2 kg. The heads of cabbage are resistant to cracking, have a remarkably marketable appearance, are one-dimensional and beautiful. The yield is excellent - 80–100 kg per 10 square meters. m.

Cabbage plantings are weakly or not at all affected by bacteriosis, clubroot, and fomoz, and forks collected in October-November are well preserved until June, without being damaged by mold and necrosis.

Cold-resistant varieties

White cabbage is famous for its resistance to cold; high yields of this crop can be obtained in the northernmost regions. Well-rooted, powerful adult rosettes of late varieties are able to withstand strong drops in temperature and even frost, “moving away” from the root on fine days. Young, poorly rooted seedlings are more susceptible to the negative effects of low temperatures, so to successfully obtain an early harvest, it is worth choosing the most cold-resistant varieties and hybrids.

Cossack F1

White cabbage variety Kazachok F1

An early ripening hybrid ripens in 95–100 days and is suitable for planting at the earliest possible date. The forks are rounded-flattened, small, leveled, weighing 1.2–1.7 kg. The density is moderate, the surface is light green with a slight coating, the heads of cabbage are creamy white when cut. The leaves are tender, elastic, juicy, and have excellent taste. The plants are resistant to blackleg disease; after rooting, the seedlings easily tolerate frosts, are resistant to cracking and have good yields, which average up to 50 kg per 10 sq. m.

June

White cabbage variety June

The popular early-ripening variety is distinguished by its resistance to night cold and light frosts. The first forks ripen in 90–100 days; they are round in shape, light green, creamy white when cut, medium density, weighing up to 2.7 kg. Plants tolerate frosts down to -5°C, are resistant to fungal diseases, and can crack if the soil moisture is too high. June cabbage is generous and constant; with good care, you can harvest up to 60 kg from 10 square meters. m, the harvest ripens at the same time.

Varieties for pickling

Moscow late

White cabbage variety Moscow late

Tasty cabbage with tight, large heads weighing up to 8 kg is often used for pickling, and it turns out aromatic and crispy. The harvest ripens 125–150 days after full germination. The color of the heads is light green, with a thin bluish coating, and creamy white when cut. Cabbage plantings are productive - up to 100–120 kg per 10 sq. m, the forks are not prone to bursting and are not affected by clubroot, and are preserved until spring.

Kharkov winter

White cabbage variety Kharkov winter

Unpretentious cabbage easily tolerates heat and light frosts, ripens 152 days after mass germination. The head of cabbage is flat-round, tight, weighing 2.5–4.8 kg. The heads are not prone to cracking and are moderately susceptible to bacteriosis. The variety is versatile and shelf-stable, but works best when fermented whole or chopped immediately after the autumn harvest. Productivity is high: 50–80 kg per 10 sq. m.

Snowstorm

White cabbage variety Vyuga

A stable, long-lasting variety with a waiting period of 150–160 days from mass germination. The head of cabbage is green with a bluish coating, white, round when cut, the stalk is small, the weight of the cabbage is 1.6–3.5 kg. Productivity depends on cultivation conditions and ranges from 35 to 100 kg per 10 square meters. m.

The variety is slightly susceptible to Phoma, does not suffer from blackleg in the seedling phase, and is not susceptible to cracking. Advantages - almost simultaneous yield and stability, density and sugar content of heads of cabbage, excellent when pickled, shelf life until the end of spring.

Popular for the south of Russia

For the southern regions of the country, cold resistance of cabbage is irrelevant. Low rainfall and high temperatures often reduce yields. Early varieties are planted so that they have time to ripen before the heat. Late varieties require abundant watering. It is important to choose hybrids and varieties with increased resistance to drought and high temperatures.

Glory

The variety is ideal for growing in the southern regions and is very resistant to drought. Technical ripeness is achieved in 100-125 days. The heads of cabbage are large, round in shape. Used for fermentation, stored for 4-5 months without loss of quality.

Mozharskaya local

The variety is recommended for cultivation in Crimea and the very south of Russia. Shows high resistance to heat. If there is a lack of moisture, it cracks. The taste is excellent, the heads of cabbage are round in shape, weighing up to 3 kilograms.

Judge 146

A variety of Volgograd selection, created for cultivation in the south of the country. Ripening time is 130-155 days. The density of the head of cabbage is average and above average. Veins are not expressed. Judge 146 cabbage is fermented if it is planted late.

Zavadovskaya

The late-ripening variety is recommended for cultivation in the southern regions. The ripening period is 180-190 days. Resistant to drought and elevated temperatures. The heads of cabbage are dense and do not crack. Zavadovskaya’s mass is 2-4 kilograms.

Late ripening cabbage

These are the best varieties of cabbage for storing for the winter, or even for the spring.

Distinctive features:

• have a long growing season from 150 to 200 days;
• stored until winter or even spring;
• low sugar content;
• tight forks.

Aggressor

A high-yielding variety that can be stored for up to 7 months in a cool place. Dense heads of cabbage weighing up to 5 kg.

The aggressor is very unpretentious and grows in almost any conditions, being resistant to disease, drought and cracking. The taste is slightly bitter, but the taste improves with storage.

Amager

Can be stored until spring, April or early May. Resistant to cold, but does not like heat.

The growing season is 125-150 days. The average weight of heads of cabbage is 3 kg. Demanding on soil looseness and moisture.

Valentina

A very late hybrid. The growing season is 160-185 days. The heads of cabbage have a juicy and sweet taste and weigh 3.5-4 kg.

It has a long shelf life and can be stored until July. Excellent for growing for sale and for storing for the winter.

Kolobok

Late hybrid ripening 150 days after sowing. It has a juicy sweet taste without bitterness, the heads of cabbage are very dense, white, weighing up to 6 kg.

The variety is characterized by high yield, while being resistant to most diseases and pests. Stored until spring.

Moscow

A high-yielding variety that has an attractive commercial appearance. The weight of heads of cabbage can reach 5.5 kg. Moscow cabbage is very demanding on soil fertility and moisture, while being resistant to cold and heat. Virtually no cracking. It is important to know: this variety responds well to fertilizing. By fertilizing the soil in a timely manner, you can increase the yield by 1.5-2 times.