The best varieties of cabbage

White cabbage is the most common vegetable inhabitant among all vegetables. Cabbage rolls, borscht, cabbage soup, salads, cutlets, dumplings and many other dishes are made from it. However, not all types of this vegetable are equally good and can boast of undemanding growing conditions, a good harvest, bright taste, presentation, excellent keeping quality. The best cabbage varieties of early, middle and late ripening are presented in this rating, and they correspond to the specified characteristics as much as possible.

Description of cabbage varieties

More than 200 varieties of this vegetable are known, but only 20-50 species are very popular with farmers and gardeners. By studying numerous characteristics: from yield to transportability, as a result, 10 of the most interesting options were selected:

• Rinda Is a hybrid of medium-ripening white cabbage, developed by Monsanto. It has spherical heads that ripen 75-80 days after germination. However, this is influenced by the conditions and the region of cultivation.
• Kazachok - another hybrid with small heads of cabbage weighing from 1.5 kg. It belongs to the earliest species and ripens within 50 days from transplanting. It is characterized by a small stump and resistance to mucous bacteriosis. In general, the vegetable survives the attacks of most pests well.
• Atria - a hybrid characterized by flexible green leaves with a smooth surface. It is fermented, salted, used in fresh salads, used for making dumplings and cabbage rolls, stewed with meat. Heads of cabbage are well preserved until harvest, including not rotting at the root.
• Sugar Loaf - one of the sweetest varieties in the rating, therefore, when fermenting, it does not require additional sugar. It also makes excellent, juicy, tender and soft cabbage rolls. During storage, the vegetable does not lose its useful properties and taste.
• Snow White - has a good keeping quality and transportability, calmly transferring transportation over long distances. Due to these properties, it is very often grown for sale on a commercial scale. The adaptability of the heads to mechanical cleaning also contributes to this.
• Krautman - a variety with an average ripening period, from germination of seeds to harvesting it takes about 4 months. It features a neat and compact leaf rosette, looks great and is great for implementation. It is distinguished against the general background by a high degree of keeping quality and ease of transportation.
• Siberian - the name immediately makes it clear that, first of all, this variety of cabbage is best suited for Siberia. This is indicated by its resistance to periodic frosts and picky to the type of soil.
• Present - a rather old species with a mid-late ripening period. Young heads are very soft and juicy, the overwintered crop becomes tougher. However, the delicate and sweet taste is still preserved, which makes it possible to use the "Gift" both fresh and thermally processed.
• Glory - a variety of average ripening period, which falls on 100-110 days. It is characterized by a healthy and beautiful harvest, therefore it is optimal for growing with the aim of further marketing.In general, this species is undemanding to care, but it still needs feeding.
• Valentine - one of the favorite varieties of gardeners, which is successfully cultivated in the southern and northern regions of Russia. This is a late-ripening vegetable, the harvest of which will have to wait about 170 days from the moment of germination. But this expectation is fully justified by tasty, juicy and sweet heads.

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How did we choose

Writing a rating became possible only after a thorough study of the reviews of amateur gardeners and professional agricultural technicians. Initially, 30 candidates were considered, but after analyzing their characteristics and characteristics, 10 most worthy varieties were left.

The following parameters were taken for the analysis:

• Ripening period - early, mid-season and late;
• Purpose - for salting and fermentation, fresh consumption, heat treatment;
• Productivity - quantity from 1 sq. m .;
• Demanding growing conditions - soil, weather, watering, top dressing, etc .;
• An acceptable method of cultivation is by seedlings or seeds directly into open ground;
• Germination percentage;
• Head quality - color saturation, flavor, leaf integrity;
• Resistance to frost and various pests;
• Vegetable weight and dimensions;
• Presentation type and transportability;
• Composition - the amount of sugar, ascorbic acid, etc .;
• Cleaning method - manually or by means of special equipment;
• Duration of storage in the basement and optimal conditions for this;
• Resistant to cracking;
• Growing purposes - for yourself or for sale.

Also, when trying to determine which varieties of cabbage are good, we took into account the regions suitable for growing.

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The best varieties of early cabbage

Early is called a vegetable that ripens 75-100 days from the moment of germination. Most often it is consumed fresh or stewed, added to borscht and cabbage soup. It is not always suitable for storage in winter, but it usually stays well until December-January. These include the varieties described below.

Rinda

Early cabbage "Rinda" is intended for fresh consumption, for heat treatment and storage in winter. However, the maximum period that a vegetable can withstand is 4-5 months. The fruits have a dense head of cabbage and sweet in taste, dense, pale green color with thin, soft leaves. Thanks to this, it is easy to prepare and suitable for a wide range of dishes: borscht, salad, cabbage rolls, etc.

Rinda ripens early enough - 75-85 days after disembarkation. The plant grows well and is not demanding to care for, therefore it is easy to grow in the field. It is very productive and gives excellent results in both subtropical and temperate continental climates. Ripe heads weigh about 3-7 kg, have a marketable appearance and easily tolerate transportation.

Advantages

• Small stump;
• High germination rate;
• Seedlings are very strong with proper care;
• Pest resistance;
• Feels great in various types of soil.

disadvantages

• To increase the yield, it is recommended to regularly loosen the soil.

Rinda can be planted in greenhouses, but it must be grown by seedlings, with further planting in open ground.

Kazachok

This is a hybrid, registered in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 1996 and grown in all regions of Russia, both for itself and for commercial purposes. This is facilitated by undemanding care and normal behavior on soil of various types - from loamy to black earth. The authorship belongs to several breeders: A. V. Kryuchkov, S. V. Koroleva and some others.

Kazachok is one of the leaders in the content of ascorbic acid. It contains more than 42.9% of this substance, the rest is protein, sugar, etc. Due to this, it is indispensable in winter, when the immune system is attacked by various viruses.

Kazachok is the best variety of early cabbage, it takes about 90 days from the moment of germination to ripening.However, in the absence of frost, with regular watering and feeding, this period can be shortened. There are about 17 leaves per head, which are perfectly preserved - they are practically not attacked by pests and evenly curl. The vegetable has an intense green color and a pleasant, sweet taste.

Advantages

• Rich chemical composition;
• Excellent yield - 31.8-41.6 t / ha;
• Small stump;
• The leaves are not tough;
• The fruits are juicy.

disadvantages

• Average resistance to keel and vascular bacteriosis;
• Cracking is possible during drought.

According to reviews, Kazachok has excellent taste and is suitable for mechanized harvesting. Therefore, very often it is grown in large volumes for further sale, which is also facilitated by its excellent safety during transportation and presentation.

The best varieties of late cabbage

Late cabbage is harvested around early September. On average, it matures in 135 to 180 days. It is used to prepare fresh salads, cabbage rolls and stew, add to borscht and cabbage soup, make dumplings. These varieties are excellent for winter storage. The specified parameters correspond to two types, which are described below.

Atria

Hybrid "Atria" - the results of the work of three breeders: N. N. Dunenkova, O. P. Varivoda and L. V. Emelyanova. It is included in the state register of the Russian Federation in several regions of Russia - Kursk, Lipetsk, Tambov, Voronezh and Belgorod. This cabbage was added to the rating because of the high plasticity of the leaves and because of its excellent taste. This variety, due to its presentation, is suitable for growing for the purpose of marketing in markets and in stores.

It is not worth waiting for a quick harvest - it takes 135 to 145 days for the heads to ripen. The ripe head has a bluish tint and large, thin, not rigid leaves. In view of this, it is especially popular among fans of stuffed cabbage, it is quite easy to chop it into borsch and salads. Atria gives good results - 350-1000 centners per hectare, depending on the quality of care. The vegetable culture loves moisture and is practically indifferent to feeding.

Advantages

• Neat, small heads weighing up to 2-3 kg;
• Small head of cabbage;
• Excellent resistance to gray mold;
• Undemanding to the soil;
• It gets even juicier over time;
• The heads do not crack.

disadvantages

• Not stored very long.

Despite the fact that this is one of the best varieties of late cabbage, Atria retains its presentation and taste until February-March from the moment of harvest (provided it is placed in a basement or any other cool place).

Sugar Loaf

The variety got this name for a reason, the heads really have a very sweet taste. This species belongs to the late ripening species and was entered in the state register of the Russian Federation only in 2008. First of all, it is intended for further implementation, but it is often grown for home use. The author of "Sugar Loaf" is S. V. Dubinin, A. N. Lukyanenko and I. N. Dubinina.

Cabbage has good, healthy shoots, from the moment of appearance of which until the onset of technical ripeness of the fruit, it takes about 5 months. The vegetable is distinguished by a powerful leaf rosette and large size, the head height is on average 40 cm. Leaves and heads of cabbage are sweet, dense, soft, juicy; both are good for eating.

Advantages

• There are both small and larger heads - from 2 to 7 kg;
• Productivity is at the level of 398-551 c / ha;
• The output of marketable products is not less than 93%;
• Crop can be harvested after frost;
• Can be used raw or thermally processed.

disadvantages

• Individual heads may taste slightly bitter immediately after collection.

If the harvested crop is not sweet enough, then it is recommended to leave it for 2-4 weeks before use.

The best varieties of cabbage for winter storage

The harvested crop is usually stored in the basement.Optimal conditions of detention - humidity up to 90%, temperature - about 0 degrees Celsius. The main requirements for a vegetable are that the fruits do not crack over time, do not lose their useful properties and taste. This corresponds to 2 types, which will be discussed in this section.

Snow White

Cabbage "Snow White" refers to late ripening and does not lose its presentation for a long time. It can be transported long distances without negatively affecting the taste and leaves. As a result, this variety is highly popular with vegetable sellers. Young heads can be harvested in August, but they are fully ripe only by the beginning of September. The crop appears in 127-150 days.

Snow White is almost always grown by seeds and its germination rate is several times higher than that of competitors. Seedlings tolerate picking and transplanting in open ground, they are resistant to small and short frosts. The crop is in good condition and wealth - from 4.7 to 7.5 kg per 1 sq. m. Ripe heads weigh about 3-5 kg ​​and have large leaves, so this variety of white cabbage is best suited for stuffed cabbage.

Advantages

• It is kept fresh for up to 7 months at a temperature of 0 ° C;
• Does not require frequent hilling;
• Minimal risks of head cracking;
• It grows on almost any soil, it does not greatly affect the yield;
• High concentration of vitamins.

disadvantages

• Too large heads of cabbage spoil faster;
• Vegetables harvested in damp weather require drying.

As the reviews show, "Snow White" is really stored for a long time, but the humidity in this place should not exceed 90%.

Krautman

A hybrid of white cabbage from the Dutch company Bejo Zaden. It was entered in the state register of the Russian Federation in 1993 and is grown practically throughout Russia, with the exception of the Lower Volga and Middle Volga regions. Ripening occurs 120-140 days after planting the seedlings, their germination usually reaches 90%. The heads grow dense and neat, weighing from 1.5 to 4 kg.

Krautman has smooth leaves, which makes it easy to use for cooking the same cabbage rolls. It also pleases with a good yield - from 300 to 900 c / ha or about 9 kg per 1 sq. m. The vegetable has a sweet taste, which is due to the high concentration of sugar here - 4.6%. This variety is useful for weakened immunity due to the content of ascorbic acid.

Advantages

• Stores well - at least until March;
• Resistant to cracking,
• Perfectly resists fungal diseases;
• The number of nutrients in the heads of cabbage does not decrease over time;
• You can stew, ferment, boil.

disadvantages

• When ripe, the heads of cabbage may fall a little on their side;
• Not the highest keel resistance.

Young krautman cabbage is very juicy and tender, but during storage it becomes more rigid.

The best cabbage varieties for Siberia

For cultivation in Siberia, it is required to choose frost-resistant cabbage varieties that are not afraid of a periodic drop in temperature and have excellent seed germination under such conditions. For this purpose, they often buy a specially bred species described in this section.

Siberian

White cabbage "Sibiryachka" is a mid-season variety, perfect for growing in the northern regions. It is resistant to low temperatures and is not particularly picky about the soil. The ripening period of a vegetable lasts from 125 to 140 days. The counting is carried out from the moment the first shoots appear until the harvest, which in the best years exceeds 500-600 centners / ha with proper care.

Sibiryachka is a good variety of cabbage for open ground and one of the leaders in terms of shelf life. It saves useful substances and does not lose its presentation after 4-5 months in the basement. But for this you need to monitor the temperature (optimal - 0 degrees) and humidity (recommended - up to 90%). The heads are resistant to cracking and respond calmly to long-term transportation.Therefore, this variety is an ideal candidate for sales.

Advantages

• The optimal diameter of vegetables is from 20 to 25 cm;
• Smooth surface;
• Leaves are soft;
• Juicy;
• Contains many vitamins and nutrients.

disadvantages

• The stump is not small;
• Pale green color.

The Siberian woman is quite juicy, so it is well suited for making cabbage juice. It is also used to make lean cutlets, cabbage rolls, salads, borscht.

The best varieties of cabbage for the Moscow region

Almost all varieties of cabbage are suitable for the Moscow region, however there is one special type that gives the richest and most delicious harvest.

Present

The variety in question is one of the oldest in Russia; it was included in the state register of the Russian Federation in 1961 and approved for planting in all regions of the country. Cabbage has an average ripening period and is harvested from August 20 to September 15. On average, the fruits ripen for about 115-135 days. By this time, there is no heat in the Moscow region, but it is not cold yet, so the heads are perfectly preserved - they do not crack or rot.

The gift is widely distributed among the farmers who grow it for sale. This is facilitated by the pickiness to the conditions of detention and the possibility of trouble-free storage of vegetables for 6-7 months, up to March. Also, this species is interesting from the point of view of yield, but here there is a considerable spread of numbers - from 580 to 910 c / ha. Marketability is at the level of 95-99%.

Advantages

• Leaves grow whole;
• Does not become overly rigid during storage;
• Nice smell;
• Sweet taste;
• The juiciness of the vegetable.

disadvantages

• When fermented, it turns out to be harsh.

Even beginners take on the cultivation of the cabbage variety "Gift" because of the unpretentiousness of seedlings to climatic and soil conditions.

The best varieties of cabbage for pickling and pickling

Not all types of this vegetable are suitable for pickling and pickling for the winter. It should be sufficiently soft, juicy and sweet, stored for a long time without loss of taste and useful properties. With this in mind, the TOP 2 were selected for the best varieties of cabbage seeds for open ground, the advantages and disadvantages of which are discussed below.

Glory

We present the # 1 choice among sellers of sauerkraut - the "Slava" variety. He was loved primarily for its quick ripening, which lasts 100-110 days after transplanting seedlings into open ground. Also, the popularity of the vegetable is due to the good density and juiciness of the head. Among other advantages, it is worth noting a decent harvest - from 1 sq. m. with regular weeding, feeding and watering, it is possible to get from 6.5 to 9 kg. However, in general, Slava feels good even in not very wet soil.

This cabbage is one of the best choices for seedless cultivation due to its frost resistance and effective resistance to various pests. Her heads of cabbage are juicy and sweet, contain a large amount of ascorbic acid - from 27 to 44 mg per 100 g. There is sugar here, but for the same diabetics it is not dangerous.

Advantages

• Not prone to cracking;
• When fermented, it turns out soft;
• Contains a lot of juice;
• Neat, small heads;
• Thin, not tough leaves.

disadvantages

• It is not stored very long - 3-4 months (until January-February).

This cabbage can be used not only for pickling and pickling, but also fresh. It also retains useful substances after heat treatment - stewing, boiling, baking.

Valentine

This is a time-tested hybrid, often found in Central Russia, in the Urals. It was brought out by D.V.Patsuria, A.V. Kryuchkov and G.F.Monakhos, and entered the state register in 2004. Valentina is focused on growing both in summer cottages and in the fields (for commercial purposes).It is also successfully adapted for cultivation in greenhouses.

Valentina matures one of the last among similar ones in the rating - within 150-180 days. The heads have a small stump, so less waste is left from them. On average, they weigh 3-4 kg. The yield of a vegetable is 680-800 c / ha, in good weather conditions and with high-quality soil, it can rise to 1000 c / ha. Usually the output of marketable products is from 90%

Advantages

• When fermented, it turns out sweet and juicy;
• Does not lose its taste during storage;
• Marketable condition;
• High resistance to fusarium wilt;
• Almost never cracks.

disadvantages

• Not very good seed germination.

What kind of cabbage is better

For growing in regions with early winter, the most optimal choice would be varieties with a ripening period of 70-100 days. It is also important that they are frost-resistant and not very picky about the quality of the soil. For those who plan to plant cabbage for long-term storage, it is better to buy seeds with an average late harvest.

It is also important to consider the purpose of planting a vegetable:

• Rinda with thin and delicate leaves is well suited for preparing fresh salads.
• To grow on farm fields, for example, for sale, you can Kazachok with a disposition to mechanized harvesting.
• Atria has proven itself in borscht, which boils well and at the same time retains its beneficial properties.
• Fans of cabbage cutlets and cabbage rolls should take a closer look at the Sugarloaf with not tough, but deliciously crispy leaves.
• Those who have decided to stock up on vegetables for the winter are advised to buy Snow White with good keeping quality.
• For stewing and preservation, a moderately sweet and juicy Krautman will be just right.
• It is most effective for the inhabitants of Siberia to grow Sibiryachka with a high degree of frost resistance.
• The richest and most delicious harvest, which can be used both for yourself and for sale, boasts "Gift".
• Slava is suitable for salting in barrels and cans, which does not give sourness during storage.
• The most delicious pickled vegetable is the pickled "Valentina", it is quite sweet, soft and healthy.

Ideally, several varieties should grow in the garden for various purposes - fresh consumption, pickling, pickling, cooking all kinds of dishes. Therefore, feel free to buy several options.