50 best varieties and types of cauliflower with names and descriptions

Pros and cons of planting crops on the site

Gardeners who grew cauliflower in their dachas find only one disadvantage of this crop - it does not store for a long time. The rest of the reviews are all positive.

There are some nuances of care:

1. Water regularly and moderately. Immediately after transplanting the seedlings to the site, moisten it 3 times a week. As the plant grows, watering is reduced to 2 times.
2. Cauliflower does not like loosening the soil around the bush, since the roots are close to the surface. But she likes mulching. Use: peat, humus, sawdust.
3. Fertilizer application - 3-4 times per season. The first application of mullein is made 2 weeks after transplanting the seedlings into the ground. The second - in 10-12 days. A complex of mineral fertilizers is added to mullein.
4. To avoid diseases and prevent insect infestations, you must strictly follow the agricultural practices for growing this crop. For prevention, you can use wood ash or tobacco.

Note! To reap a decent harvest, you need to put in a little more effort than when growing white cabbage.

Romanesco

Gardeners and gardeners argue unsuccessfully about this crop: whether to classify it as a vegetable or ornamental variety. Romanesco combines a bright green color, unusual for cauliflower, and an amazing shape of the fruit. Several pyramidal formations grow on the head. If you look closely at them, you can see that each pyramid consists of the same small pyramids.

The pleasant taste is emphasized by a deep aroma with hints of nuts. It is prepared in the same way as regular cauliflower, but most often Romanesco is included in frozen vegetable mixtures.

The best varieties of cauliflower for open ground

The variety of varieties of this crop presented to the buyer is large. When purchasing seeds, you need to consider your place of residence. Varieties for the Moscow region differ from varieties for the southern region.

Snowball

The name of this variety justifies its external description. The heads are snow-white, small, each about 850 grams. Due to dense planting, high yields are achieved. The plant is compact and does not require space for leaves to grow.

The variety is classified as an early ripening variety and is considered the best among them. Resistant to diseases. Ripening period is 65 days after planting in the soil. Thanks to this, you can get two harvests over the summer. The seedlings take root and develop well. It is distinguished by the simultaneous ripening of inflorescences.

Movir

An early-ripening hybrid, resistant to unexpected temperature drops and drought. With rapid maturation of heads. During the season they manage to grow two crops. The inflorescence is round, slightly flattened, white, weighing up to 1.2 kilograms. The pulp has a pleasant taste. It does not show any particular immunity to diseases and pests.

flora blanca

The variety is mid-season. Ripe white-cream fruits are harvested on the 112th day. The shape of the inflorescences is round, slightly flattened. Each weighs up to 1.2 kilograms. The leaves protect the fruit well from the sun.

Seeds sown for seedlings germinate simultaneously, as do ripened heads of cabbage. The variety is resistant to early frosts and diseases.

White beauty

A variety with round and large inflorescences, weighing up to 1.2 kilograms. Gives stable yields. Ripening period is from 55 to 65 days. Not resistant to pests. It is necessary to carry out processing on time. It is recommended to cover young seedlings with film at night. Tolerates transportation and short-term storage normally. The vegetable looks attractive even when frozen.

Amerigo

Full ripening occurs 80 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. The weight of one cabbage does not exceed 2.5 kilograms. This variety is immune to pests and some diseases.

Cabbage can grow until frost in the garden, as the variety is cold-resistant. It has large leaves that protect the head of cabbage from the sun. Seedlings are planted in a permanent location in mid-May, early June.

Amerigo F1

This is a new generation hybrid that is developing very actively and at the same time grows quite large. The cabbage heads are snow-white, very massive and heavy. She is not afraid of viral infections, and pests are practically not “interested” in her. The “head of cabbage” ripens quite late, but is not afraid of even the first frosts and can stand under the first snow for several days. You can eat cabbage in various variations: fresh and canned. True, when growing it, you will have to constantly monitor the quality of the soil and regularly apply mineral fertilizers.

Early ripening varieties and hybrids

Varieties of early ripening hybrids and varieties differ in the shape of the heads, weight and taste. They are in demand among gardeners due to their rapid ripening period. The harvest is harvested long before the cold snap.

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Alpha

The variety gives good yields. Characterized by an early period of head maturation. Heads of cabbage are ready for harvesting within 62 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. The head is round, with clearly visible tubercles. Has a white color.

Alf's taste is excellent. Has a long fruiting period. Harvesting begins with the first frost.

Vinson

Refers to early ripening hybrids. The size is medium, the head is round, with small tubercles. It is characterized by high commodity indicators. It has delicate pulp and mild taste. Average weight is up to 2, sometimes 3 kilograms. Vinson is very competitive due to the pleasant taste of cabbage. Completely versatile – it can be added to salads or made into stand-alone dishes. Freeze and use for preservation.

Summer resident

Like Alpha, it has a long fruiting period. After the seeds appear, 108 days pass until cabbage matures. The inflorescences are round, small, up to 1 kilogram.

The heads of cabbage are white, sometimes slightly cream-colored, dense and fine-grained. It tolerates short-term storage well. Used in canning, cooking, fresh and frozen.

Guarantee

Ultra early variety. Forms large heads, with upper protective leaf plates. The heads of cabbage are fine-grained, white, spherical, and ripen together. The guarantee has a distinct taste. It is immune to bacteriosis and tolerates short-term storage.

Dereza goat

Brought out by Russian breeders. The plant is compact, the trunk is straight. The leaves are pale green and have a gray coating. The heads weigh up to 1 kilogram and are spherical in shape. If the soil is fertile and the plant is given proper care, then the weight of each head of cabbage can reach up to two kilograms. The ripening time of inflorescences is 70 days. Widely used in cooking.

Express F1

The ultra-early variety has heads of cabbage weighing no more than 0.5 kilograms. The color of cabbage is white, sometimes cream. It has a leading position in taste among early varieties. The ripening period lasts 62 days. Vulnerable to pests, but does not suffer from bacteriosis.

Seedlings are planted in the ground in early May. At night, to protect from possible frosts, cover with film or special non-woven material.

Important! If the cabbage leaves begin to deform, you need to feed them with nitrogen and potassium fertilizers.

purple ball

Lilac heads are a distinctive feature of the multi-colored hybrid Lilac Ball. In Korean salads or mixed vegetables, it looks exotic and bright. The variety has earned recognition for the fact that it can be stored in the vegetable section of the refrigerator for a very long time without loss of quality.

The plant is resistant to the first frosts, the heads do not become darker, but they acquire an even more intense color.

Mid-ripening and late-ripening varieties

These varieties, like the early ones, have a wide variety.

Cortez

Gives a late harvest. The weight of one head of cabbage is from 2 to 3 kilograms, the ripening period is 75 days from planting the seedlings in a permanent place. Cortez has the following advantages: high yield, and it also covers the heads on its own. Needs systematic feeding. Loves fertile soil very much. Calmly tolerates drops in temperature and withstands short-term frosts.

Snowball

The variety is mid-season, the ripening period of cabbage is 78-119 days. Harvest occurs in August-September. The heads of cabbage are round, slightly flattened, and lumpy. White inflorescences, which cover the leaves on top, fit tightly to each other. Weight can be from 500 grams to two kilograms.

It has a good taste without bitterness and stable yield, with timely care and proper watering. This variety is good for freezing.

Fractal

A fractal is a figure that consists of constantly repeating certain parts, changing in size. This is the principle of self-similarity. At all levels, fractals are identical to themselves, in any size. You can find many fractals in nature. A tree with trunk-like branches, only smaller in size.

A vegetable fractal is a representative of cauliflower - the Romanesco variety.

Romanesco

It got its name because of its place of origin - a suburb of Rome. Romanesco literally translates as “Roman”. Very interesting appearance: large and small inflorescences in the form of a cone are arranged in a spiral. They have a bright light green color.

The taste is delicate, without bitterness, with a pleasant creamy nutty aftertaste. Very demanding when it comes to watering, especially during drought. Needs fertilizer from a mixture of manure (rotted) and mineral components.

purple ball

Medium ripening variety. It really needs systematic watering and fertile soil. It will not produce a harvest in acidified soil. The heads are round, purple in color. Each weighs up to 1.5 kilograms. The pulp contains a large amount of protein, minerals and vitamins.

Parisian

A recently bred hybrid with an average ripening period. Fruit maturity occurs 80 days after planting in the ground. Can be stored for up to 2 months. Used fresh, sealed and frozen. It is very moisture-loving and does not tolerate soil with high acidity levels.

Freedom

Has an average ripening period. 80 days after planting the young seedlings, the harvest can already be harvested. The heads are large - up to 2 kilograms, round, white. They have a medium-lumpy surface. Adapts well to unstable weather conditions.

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Crops with unusual colors

Breeders do not stop at breeding species with good taste, resistance to diseases and pests, they are also interested in breeding varieties with unusual colors.

Clara's corals

This late variety was recently developed by the Gavrish company. Purple cabbage has very small inflorescences, weighing up to 250 grams. There are light green leaves around the head. This variety is called an edible flower. Tastes great. In dry weather it needs daily watering.

Agnia

The newest variety, bred at the N.I. Vavilov Institute. Recommended for cultivation in the southern latitudes of the country. It has a snow-white head with a slight tuberosity. The pulp is tender and tasty. One head of cabbage weighs about 1.5 kilograms. Versatile in use: cooking, freezing and canning.

Green snowdrift

The variety was released only in 2015 and is a late variety. Green heads of cabbage are covered with leaves. It has gained great popularity among gardeners and lovers of beautiful and exquisite vegetables. It has dietary properties and excellent taste. The downside is low yield.

Clara's corals

Smooth heads, excellent taste, bright purple color - all these are the characteristics of Clara Corals. In addition, many are attracted by the high dietary value. Excellent for vegetable salads, for canning and thermal processing, and when frozen, few varieties and hybrids can compare with this.

In conclusion, I would like to say that all multi-colored types are ideal for baby food. Even the most picky kids agree to try unusual vegetables that attract attention with their bright varieties.

Dutch varieties

Holland offers a large selection of cabbage varieties with different ripening periods.

1. Goodman is a mid-early variety bred in Holland and is also popular in Russia. The heads are white, slightly yellowish, weighing up to 900 grams. The leaf is wrapped around the head, protecting it from the sun. The variety is productive.
2. Artost F1 is a medium-early large-fruited hybrid. The weight of one head is 4 kilograms. The period of full ripening, from planting in the soil, is 68 days.
3. Cambria F1 is a white inflorescence, spherical in shape. Gives harvest in 64 days. Not susceptible to fusarium. The weight of one head of cabbage is 2.5 kilograms.
4. Tiara F1 is an extremely early hybrid. The heads are spherical and white, weighing no more than 2 kilograms. They have excellent taste.
5. Farao F1 – fruit ripening period – 63 days. The weight of one is up to 3 kilograms. The variety is not capricious and gives a quick harvest.

These varieties of Dutch selection are grown in Russia, in open areas. They take root well and produce a high-quality harvest.

Movir 74

This type of cabbage was developed in 1965 and is becoming more in demand every year. Grown in the Russian Federation.

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A small, compact plant with a diameter of up to 75 cm. Bright green leaves reach 60–75 cm. The heads are yellowish, covered with tubercles. Diameter is within 15–25 cm, fruit weight when ripe is 400–1400 g. The taste is delicate and pleasant. Productivity - 6–8 kg/m2.

Advantages:

• excellent tasting fruits;
• cultivation - 2 times a year;
• resistance to frost and hot weather conditions.

Flaws:

• instability to viruses and fungi.

Used for preparing side dishes. Consumed raw.

What to choose depending on the region

In warm climates and good weather conditions, cauliflower adapts and grows easily. In regions with a cool or even harsh climate, it is necessary to carefully care for it and, most importantly, select the right varieties.

For the Middle Zone and Moscow region

Gardeners in the Middle Zone and the Moscow region who grow cauliflower in their dachas have long decided on the best varieties:

1. White cloud is an early ripening hybrid, bred in Russia. The head of cabbage is white, flat-round in shape, weighing up to 2.5 kilograms. Tastes good. The leaves are raised up.
2. Oil head is an early ripening variety, bred by Russian breeders. It has a spherical head, yellowish-green color. The cabbage is lumpy. The weight of one inflorescence is 1.5 kilograms. The leaves are waxy, gray-green, small.
3. Flirt is a mid-early variety. The head of cabbage is oval, lumpy, white. Weight – up to 2.3 kilograms. The leaves are wavy along the edges and covered with wax.
4. Socius is a mid-season variety. The heads are small, flattened, about 1 kilogram each. Globular, lumpy, white. The leaves are long, gray-green.
5. Amandine is a late-ripening hybrid, with excellent taste, weighing 1.5 kilograms. The shape of the head is round, flattened, white. The leaves are wavy along the edges.
6. Givont is a late-ripening hybrid with small white inflorescences, weighing up to 700 grams.

The presented varieties are universal. They are used in cooking, canning, and freezing.

Why this name, history

Among the varieties of this cabbage, there are plants not only with white heads, but also purple, salad, and even pink. But that’s not why the name came about. The head of this vegetable is essentially unopened flowers. We eat not the fruits, but the flowers of the plant. That's why this cabbage is called cauliflower.

Different varieties of cauliflower

Such a plant is unknown to grow wild. It is believed to have been developed in the Mediterranean from kale. For many centuries it was grown only in Syria and Arab countries. And in the 12th century it was brought to Spain, then it appeared in Cyprus. For many years, Cyprus supplied seeds of this plant to Europe.

In the 14th century, France, Holland, England, and Italy began to grow it.

This plant appeared in Russia under Catherine II, but it was available only to nobles and nobles and was consumed as a delicacy. In the 18th century, rich people ordered very expensive seeds from the island of Malta. For a very long time, people could not grow this cabbage in our conditions, until agronomist Andrei Bolotov created a variety suitable for cold climates.

Now in Russia this vegetable is grown in all regions, but in small quantities. For comparison: in Russia it is 1% among other types of vegetables. whereas in Germany it is 10%.

What is useful about this vegetable and why are gardeners increasingly planting it on their plots?