White cabbage is rightly called the queen of the garden, because this vegetable has not only excellent taste, but also beneficial properties. It is consumed fresh, used for preparing hot dishes, and also fermented, pickled and pickled. In addition, white cabbage is considered an unpretentious crop that even a novice gardener can grow. Therefore, on almost every personal plot and dacha you can see a fairly large bed reserved for this crop.
The best varieties of white cabbage
There are many types of white cabbage. They differ in the content of nutrients, ripening time, size of heads of cabbage, and shelf life. However, among them there are the most popular species, which is confirmed by numerous reviews from gardeners. These types successfully combine all the necessary characteristics of a vegetable. Moreover, these include not only time-tested species, but also new hybrid forms of culture.
Here are the best of them, according to gardeners.
June
An early species, with a growing season of 90-110 days. The leaf rosette is raised, 40-50 cm high. The heads of cabbage are flat-round, of medium density, weighing 0.9-2.kg. The fruits are light green on top. Juneweed is susceptible to clubroot. The harvest can be stored for 3 months.
Aggressor
A hybrid late type of cabbage obtained by Dutch breeders. The duration of its growing season is 115-120 days. The plant has great growth vigor. Aggressor is resistant to cracking. The size of the heads varies from 3 to 5 kg. The fruits are gray-green on top and have a dense consistency inside.
Slava 1305
An ancient Russian variety, medium ripening. Recommended for cultivation in any region of the country. The duration of the period from germination to harvest is 110-130 days. Slava 1305 is prone to cracking. The heads of cabbage are flat-round, dense, yellowish-white when cut, weighing 3-5 kg.
Amager 611
A Russian variety that has proven itself well over many years. Belongs to the category of late species with a growing season of 117-148 days. Suitable for early spring planting, as it has increased cold resistance. The heads of cabbage are dense, round, weighing 2.5-4 kg. Tolerates mechanized collection and transportation well.
Moscow late
The variety was included in the State Register in 1943, but has not yet lost its relevance. Belongs to the category of late species with a long growing season from 115 to 140 days. The heads of cabbage are dense, juicy, round, weighing 6-8 kg. The harvest retains its consumer properties for six months.
Megaton
A hybrid form of medium-late ripening culture from Dutch breeders. The duration of the period from the emergence of seedlings to the technical maturity of the fruit is 136-168 days. Megaton is recommended for cultivation in all regions of the country. Forms dense, juicy, smooth, rounded heads of cabbage weighing 3-4 kg, but individual specimens can reach 10-15 kg.
Rinda
Dutch medium-ripening hybrid type of white cabbage. Suitable for cultivation in the central regions of the country. The growing season of Rinda is 120-130 days. The fruits are moderately dense, juicy, have excellent presentation and taste. The shelf life of the crop is 2-4 months.
Kolobok
Late-ripening cabbage hybrid from Russian breeders. Suitable for commercial and private cultivation. The duration of the growing season is 150-165 days. Kolobok is universally used; its fruits are very dense, round, weighing 3-4.5 kg. When storing heads of cabbage for six months, the yield of marketable products is 73-75%. Kolobok is resistant to common crop diseases.
Present
A highly productive mid-late type of white cabbage with dense, round heads of medium size. The weight of the fruit is 2.5-4 kg, the yield of the species reaches 10 kg per 1 sq. m. The gift is undemanding in terms of soil nutrition and is resistant to frost and cracking.
Snow White
Late variety, universal use. Produces medium-sized fruits, 16-17 cm in diameter, moderately dense, juicy. The heads of cabbage are light green on top with a bluish tint, shiny, and inside are perfectly white, which is why the species got its name. Harvest shelf life is 6-8 months. Snow White perfectly withstands frosts down to -10 degrees without loss of commercial qualities.
Hope
Hybrid of white cabbage of medium ripening from Russian breeders. Suitable for cultivation in the central and northern regions of the country. The duration of the growing season from the emergence of seedlings to the technical maturity of the fruit is 115-120 days. Productivity per 1 sq. m reaches 12-14 kg. It is resistant to drought, cold, and diseases.
Varieties of cabbage for pickling and pickling
Mid- and late-ripening white cabbage is often used for pickling and pickling, as the result is an excellent-tasting crispy snack that retains the vitamins and minerals of the fresh vegetable. Such a product in moderate quantities has a beneficial effect on the functioning of human internal organs and systems and increases resistance to viruses, infections, and bacteria in the autumn-winter period of the year.
The following types of white cabbage are ideal for pickling and pickling.
Belarusian
This mid-season variety of crop is in many ways similar to Slavia, but the duration of its harvest is much longer. The growing season from the emergence of seedlings to the ripeness of the fruit is 120-135 days. Forms dense, perfectly rounded fruits weighing up to 3.5 kg. They are green on top and whitish-yellow on the inside. Belorussian cabbage is resistant to cracking and can easily be transported.
Slava 1305
See the description of this variety above.
Moscow late
See the description of this variety above.
Kharkov winter
Late Ukrainian variety of universal use. It is characterized by flat-rounded fruits, weighing up to 3.5 kg. The outer leaves of the heads of cabbage are bright green and white when cut. The harvest is well stored for up to six months, the species is resistant to cracking, and easily tolerates drought.
Atria
Dutch hybrid of late ripening. Suitable for growing in any region of the country, resistant to cracking. The duration of the growing season is 4.5 months. The variety is resistant to common diseases. Atria's heads of cabbage are squat due to the short stalk, flat-round, weighing 4-8 kg. The outer leaves of the fruit are gray-green, and the inner leaves are thin and white.
Miracle for pickling
A new Dutch hybrid of medium ripening, characterized by high yield. Forms round, dense, juicy heads of cabbage weighing up to 4 kg. The hybrid contains a large amount of sugars. It has increased resistance to cracking and diseases, and easily tolerates short-term frosts.
Cabbage 'Miracle for a record' F1
If storage is not the main thing for you, but size matters, pay attention to the cabbage hybrid 'Miracle for a record' F1 from - with it you can really set personal records, because with good care the heads of cabbage can grow up to 17 kg! The hybrid is resistant to major cabbage diseases, the heads of cabbage do not crack, but can only be stored for a very short time - maximum until the New Year holidays. This cabbage is suitable for pickling, fresh salads and preparing various dishes.
Late varieties of cabbage for storage
Late ripening white cabbage is ideal for long-term storage. Such varieties are characterized by an increased density of heads, retain their consumer properties well for up to 6-8 months, easily tolerate frost, but have a long growing season, so they need timely planting.
The best late types of white cabbage, according to reviews from experienced gardeners, are presented below.
Valentina
A hybrid of Russian origin with increased resistance to bacteriosis and fusarium. Forms round, slightly flattened, dense heads of cabbage weighing 2.5-4 kg. Valentina is resistant to cracking. The harvest is stored for up to 6-8 months.
Wintering 1474
The variety is suitable for cultivation in the Volga region and the Far East. The growing season is 130-150 days. It is characterized by dense heads of cabbage, which are covered with gray-green leaves on top and white inside. Productivity reaches 5-6 kg per 1 sq. m. Fruit weight 2-3.6 kg. After six months of storage, the percentage of waste does not exceed 15-20%.
Aggressor
See the description of this variety above.
Langedijker
A Dutch old variety that is popular all over the world. The duration of the growing season is 150-160 days. Forms round or oval fruits, weighing 2.2-4 kg, the dry matter content of which reaches 10%. Langedijker is valued for its high concentration of ascorbic acid and beta-carotene in the fruit. The yield is 9-10 kg per 1 sq. m.
Kolobok
See the description of this variety above.
Lennox
Dutch high-yielding hybrid. Forms spherical dense heads of cabbage weighing 2-2.2 kg. The yield is 10 kg per 1 sq. m. The fruits retain their consumer properties for 7-8 months. The hybrid tolerates drought well.
Mara
A variety of Belarusian selection. It is characterized by round fruits of a dark green hue with a bluish coating on top and white inside. The duration of the period from the emergence of seedlings to harvest is 150-165 days. The weight of Mar's heads of cabbage ranges from 2.8-3.6 kg. The harvest is stored until April, while the mass fraction of waste does not exceed 15%.
Amager 611
See the description of this variety above.
Megaton
See the description of this variety above.
Moscow late
See the description of this variety above.
Landing
Seeds are sown for seedlings from the beginning of April, and directly into the beds - from the 2nd decade of May. To grow seedling bushes, seeds are sown:
- into peat tablets (without subsequent picking);
- in boxes and containers;
- in cups and pots.
Before seedlings germinate, set the temperature to 20 degrees, and keep the containers under film for up to a week. The seedlings are watered regularly, avoiding overwatering. Before and after picking, the plants are fed with nitrogen fertilizers.
In the beds, bushes are placed at a distance of 50-70 cm, not exceeding a density of 4 bushes per 1 m2.
Early varieties of cabbage
Early ripening varieties of white cabbage are valued for their early ripening and delicate fruit structure, which allows them to be used fresh for preparing salads at the beginning and throughout the season. However, these types are not subject to long-term storage.
The best early varieties of white cabbage are listed below.
Express
A new promising super early variety. The duration of the growing season is 90 days. Forms round heads weighing up to 1.5 kg. The harvest can be stored for about 4 months if optimal conditions are created.
Taurus
A hybrid that is considered the most productive among the early ones, since the weight of its fruit reaches 5-6 kg. Taurus is disease resistant and tolerates heat well.
Arctic
A variety that can show good performance even in regions with risky farming. This species tolerates temperature changes well, but is sensitive to watering and lighting. The heads of cabbage are round, of excellent presentation, weighing 1.2-1.6 kg.
June
See the description of this variety above.
Cossack
An ultra-early hybrid species, the fruits of which are ready for harvesting 40-45 days after emergence. Kazachok cabbage is valued for its excellent taste and high content of vitamins. The average weight of heads of cabbage is about 1.5 kg. The fruits of the Cossack are light green on top, and creamy white when cut. Cossack is suitable for open ground and film greenhouses. It tolerates cold well and is not susceptible to diseases.
Ditmarskaya early
The growing season is 65 days. The heads of cabbage are round, even, weighing 1.5-2 kg. Harvesting must be done in a timely manner, as the fruits may crack.
Cabbage care
To grow tasty, juicy heads of cabbage, you need to take good care of the crop. Caring for cabbage, despite its high capriciousness, is a fairly simple procedure. You just need to water it periodically, loosen the soil, fertilize and clear the area of weeds.
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As for irrigation, its intensity directly depends on weather conditions. It’s hot - water more often, cloudy - less often. They are guided solely by the condition of the soil. It should always be slightly moistened.
Contrary to popular belief, you cannot water cabbage every day. The thing is that it will simply get used to easily accessible moisture, and its root system will not go deeper.
It is best to water the crop in the morning or evening, when there is no risk of burning the cabbage leaves. In addition, it is advisable to use settled, not cold water.
Standard watering is once every 2-3 days.
As for fertilizers, they need to be applied three times (twice with early and middle varieties):
- The first time cabbage is fertilized 14 days after planting the seedlings in open ground. As a fertilizer, use a solution of mullein (in proportions of 1 part of the substance and 5 parts of water) or bird droppings (in the proportion of 1 part of droppings and 10 parts of water). At least 1.5 liters are consumed for each seedling. That is, one bucket of solution should be enough for approximately 6 mini-bushes.
- The second time the crop is fertilized after the leaves have entered the intensive growth phase, that is, 2-3 weeks after the first fertilization. This time, a mixture of superphosphate, nitrate and potassium sulfate (proportion 2:2:1) is used as fertilizer. Typically, approximately 50 g of this “mixture” is used per 1 m2.
- The third time the cabbage is fertilized another 14 days after the second feeding. This time a mixture of potassium sulfate and superphosphate is used (proportion 1:2). You can also add some wood ash to the mixture. The standard consumption is about 25 g per 1 bush.
It is worth noting that you should not fertilize cabbage after tying heads, especially if industrial fertilizers are used.
Cabbage varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia
The climatic conditions of the Moscow region and central Russia are excellent for white cabbage. Therefore, most crop varieties show high performance in this region even with minimal care.
You can check out the best of them.
Dumas
An early crop variety with a growing season of 60 days. Forms round, slightly flattened heads of cabbage. The fruits are smoky green on top and snow-white inside. The weight of the heads of cabbage reaches 1.5 kg. Productivity 6-7 kg per 1 sq. m. Dumas cabbage is demanding when it comes to watering.
Meridor
A late crop variety that is ideal for storage. The duration of the growing season is 135-145 days. Forms medium-sized dense heads of cabbage weighing 2.5-3 kg. The outer leaves of the fruit are dark green and white inside. It is resistant to drought and cracking.
Transfer
Hybrid type of early ripening crop. The heads of cabbage are small, round, their weight varies between 0.8-1.5 kg. The fruits are medium firm, white inside and light green outside. The transfer is characterized by stable yield.
Amager 611
See the description of this variety above.
Present
See the description of this variety above.
Crewmont
Late-ripening hybrid with a growing season of 165-170 days. Recommended for cultivation throughout Russia, except for the North-Eastern region. Crumont is suitable for commercial and private cultivation, mechanical harvesting is possible.
Menza
Mid-season variety with high yield. It is characterized by round, dense heads of cabbage, which are gray-green on top and light cream inside. Menza cabbage is suitable for fresh consumption and processing. Tolerates drought and temperature changes well. Suitable for long-term storage.
Kharkov winter
See the description of this variety above.
Moscow late
See the description of this variety above.
For the Urals and Siberia
Considering the climatic conditions of these regions, it is necessary to give preference to varieties with increased endurance, as well as an accelerated rate of ripening due to the short summer. About 50 types of white cabbage are included in the State Register of Russia, the cultivation of which is permissible in the Urals and Siberia. But among them there are those that are most in demand among gardeners. This is explained not only by their productivity, but also by their unpretentiousness.
The best types of white cabbage for regions with difficult climatic conditions.
Siberian 60
An old Russian variety, which is distinguished by medium, dense heads of cabbage, weighing 2.5-4 kg. The outer leaves are light green with a waxy coating, the inside of the fruit is snow-white. Cabbage is juicy, crispy, and contains a lot of sugars.
Hope
See the description of this variety above.
Number one Gribovsky 147
A time-tested variety. Belongs to the early category, the fruits reach technical maturity 100 days from the moment of emergence. The heads of cabbage are flat-round, weighing 1-2 kg. The yield of the variety is 6-8 kg.
Megaton
See the description of this variety above.
Slava 1305
See the description of this variety above.
Arctic
See the description of this variety above.
Transfer
See the description of this variety above.
June
See the description of this variety above.
Rotunda
Dutch mid-early hybrid, characterized by drought resistance and high immunity to fusarium. The duration of the growing season is 80-90 days. Suitable for fresh consumption and processing. When optimal conditions are created, the crop retains its consumer properties for up to 4 months. Forms round heads of cabbage weighing up to 2.7 kg.
