Cabbage has many varieties, I will try to describe the best varieties of cabbage with photos and descriptions to help you with the difficult choice. Today in the article you will see:

Early varieties of cabbage; Cabbage for pickling and pickling

Cabbage for storage - the best stored varieties of cabbage; Late cabbage - the best varieties

Varieties of white cabbage with photos and descriptions - the most productive varieties

Early varieties of cabbage

I really love cabbage salads; early varieties are best for this. They quickly form a head, tender and juicy. Early varieties of cabbage are always present in my garden, a little - 10-15 roots. In the summer borscht, salad with apples goes away before the mid-season varieties ripen.

Although usually early cabbage small heads of cabbage, but it pays off rapid growth. Also, early varieties tolerate cramped and poor soils, unlike their later counterparts.

Rinda F1

Heads of cabbage are formed 76 days after complete germination. This variety is suitable not only for fresh consumption, but can also be stored for up to four months in a cool place. An excellent head of cabbage, not loose, but not too tight - good pleasant taste, without bitterness.

Grows well in different conditions– The harvest depends on the location. The main thing is not to compact the crops too much. Can be grown again by summer sowing.

Cabbage Rinda

Cossack F1

A very early hybrid - the heads of cabbage, ambassadors of planting seedlings, ripen in 40 days. And if you sow the seeds, the harvest is ready after 60-70 days. The cabbage is beautiful - light green in color, the inside of the head is yellow-cream. Heads of cabbage are small in size, medium density— weighing about 1.5 kg, without bitterness. Grows well under temporary shelter and in beds. Not damaged by fleas and rot.

This hybrid ripens 90-115 days after germination. Heads of cabbage are of medium density, small – up to 1300g in weight. A stable, productive variety - ripening is smooth, the heads of cabbage do not crack, they have excellent presentation. Calmly tolerates cold, does not get sick. On fertile soils it produces high yields.

Variety Cossack

June

A popular, widespread early variety of cabbage. The harvest can be harvested 2 months after planting the seedlings. The heads of cabbage are light green, dense, and can be planted frequently. In spring it can easily withstand short-term frosts.

If you do not leave it on the horse for a long time, the heads of cabbage will not crack or bloom. Head weight up to 2.5 kg. Good, delicate taste.

Cabbage variety June

Dumas F1

Ripe heads of cabbage can be harvested 90 days after the first shoots appear. The heads of cabbage are dense, round, green on the outside - straw-colored on the inside with delicate, tasty leaves. Weight is usually up to 1.4 kg. It does not burst and is well preserved when overgrown. Pleases with stable, high yields, feels normal in dense plantings.

Variety Dumas

Tobia F1

Large hybrid with heads up to 6 kg. Rich green upper leaves and light yellow inside, small stalk. When overgrown, it does not crack and does not lose its taste. Very high taste qualities of the head of cabbage. Can be stored for a short time and is disease resistant.

Variety Tobia

Cabbage varieties for pickling and pickling - how to choose the best variety

Usually, mid-season and mid-late varieties are used for pickling. Mid-season varieties are also suitable for summer cooking.

Favorite and time-tested - Slava cabbage.

My grandmother also raised it. Now there are a lot of new varieties and hybrids, but Slava holds its own and is still often found in the country house and garden.

Mid-season and mid-late cabbage varieties

Slava 1305

A well-known popular variety ripens 115-120 days after germination. Good fresh and for pickling. Sauerkraut it turns out excellent taste. The head is rounded and flattened, weighing up to 5 kg. With light green upper leaves and white inside.

Grows well in cool, humid summers. It is well stored in winter and transported. Average disease resistance.

Variety Slava

Atria F1

Late-ripening variety, ripening on 137-147 days after full germination. The leaves are dark green with a strong waxy coating. The stalk inside is small, the heads of cabbage are dense, weighing up to 3.5 kg. The variety is high-yielding, has excellent taste, and is resistant to cracking and diseases.

Variety Atria

Dobrovodskaya

The mid-late variety is ideal for pickling. Medium-dense round heads weighing up to nine kilograms. The leaves are juicy, sweet, white-cream in color. The variety is resistant to many cabbage diseases and flea beetles. Can be stored for up to five months after harvest.

Dobrovodskaya cabbage

Present

Medium late variety, ripening 120-135 days after sowing. Perfect for pickling - the cabbage turns out juicy, tasty, spicy. The heads of cabbage are flattened, weighing about 4 kg, the upper leaves are green with a waxy coating. Inner ones are white or light green.

Heads of cabbage do not crack when overgrown and are resistant to rot and disease. Lays well in winter and withstands transportation.

Cabbage variety Gift

Midor F1

Hybrid medium late date ripening, period before harvesting 140-160 days. The leaves are bright green with slight wrinkles and a noticeable waxy coating. The head of cabbage is medium round, dense with white leaves inside. The stalk inside is small. Good taste. good at vegetable salads and preparations for the winter.

Variety Midor

Krautman F1

A mid-season hybrid with very dense crispy leaves, a very small stalk. Weight up to 4.5 kg. When left standing for a long time, even in rainy summers, the heads of cabbage do not crack or rot. After collection, it can be stored for up to 4 months while maintaining its excellent taste. Excellent for fermentation - the taste is pleasant. Not affected by diseases. The variety is resistant to clubroot.

Variety Krautman

Megaton F1

The most productive hybrid of Dutch selection. From the appearance of the first shoots to harvesting, 105 days pass. The heads of cabbage are round, weighing up to 15 kg, and have good taste. The cabbage is uniform in size and does not crack when exposed to excess moisture. Suitable for fresh consumption and processing. Excellent for pickling.

The heads of cabbage are dense, convenient for transportation and sale, and resistant to root rot and diseases. The variety is resistant to clubroot.

Variety Megaton

Merchant's wife

Medium late variety. Green on the outside on the cut white. Weight of heads of cabbage up to 2.8 kg. Good, excellent taste. Good for pickling and pickling. Resistant to diseases, can be stored for several months.

Cabbage for storage - the best keeping varieties

Late ripening varieties are selected for storage. They take a long time to develop, have dense heads of cabbage, and are often stored until the next harvest. Late varieties are not afraid of spring and autumn frosts. Suitable for storage and pickling, but the cabbage turns out coarser, not as juicy and tasty as from earlier ripening varieties.

The best varieties of late cabbage

Aggressor F1

This is one of best hybrids from late varieties. In all regions it shows high yield and can be stored for up to six months. The head of cabbage is round-flat, very dense, weighing up to 4.5 cm. Does not require careful care - it grows well on its own. Produces yield in unfavorable conditions and is resistant to cracking.

The Aggressor variety is tasty fresh and suitable for pickling and fermentation. Resistant to damage cruciferous flea beetle and fusarium disease.

Mara

Late Belarusian variety. The period from germination to harvest is 155-167 days. Round heads of cabbage are dark green in color with a strong waxy coating. Weighing up to 4 kg. Resistant to cracking. Very dense heads of cabbage, well stored. The taste is good when fresh, but excellent when fermented. Stored in the cellar until April. The variety is resistant to root rot.

Amager 611

A well-known late variety, 150-160 days pass before harvesting. The leaves are bluish-green in color with a bright waxy coating. Flat, dense heads of cabbage are greenish-white inside, weighing up to five kg. A productive variety that ripens together. The heads of cabbage do not crack and are resistant to rotting.

It tolerates transportation well and is stored for a long time, up to six months. Tolerates spring cold well, but does not like drought.

Snow White

Late variety (145-160 days). The head of cabbage is dense, flat-round, weighing up to 4 kg at good care. Inside, the leaves are juicy white with a good taste without bitterness. This variety can be used for cooking baby food. Harvest It can be stored for up to 7 months without rotting. Tasty when fermented. Resistant to diseases and pests, tolerates transportation well.

Valentina F1

Late-ripening, suitable for long-term storage and fresh cooking. The head of cabbage is medium-sized, up to 3.8 kg, very dense, the outside leaves are green with a coating, and white when cut. The stalk is small. Excellent taste, productive hybrid.

Kolobok F1

Late hybrid ripening 150 days after sowing. It has high taste qualities, the leaves are juicy, white without bitterness. Heads of cabbage weighing up to 5 kg. round, dense, suitable for pickling, pickling, and fresh consumption. The stalk is short. Kolobok cabbage stores well almost until April. The hybrid is resistant to many diseases, so it can produce large yields without the use of chemicals.

Many varieties of cabbage have been ignored, but the most popular and productive varieties of cabbage are shown in this article with photos and descriptions.

Sincerely, Sofya Guseva.

Cabbage grows in every garden. Therefore very important task becomes right choice variety that will give bountiful harvest. Cabbage seeds are sold in garden stores V huge quantities. Variety makes you happy, but it also makes choosing difficult. How to Choose the Best Cabbage Seeds for open ground? What characteristics should you pay attention to? Finding answers to these questions can take a long time.

Quality indicators

The State Register of the Russian Federation includes 421 items. Of these, 196 are domestic and 225 are foreign selection. Our breeders have created cabbage for cultivation in all twelve regions of the country.

Cabbages such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Chinese, Kohlrabi, red cabbage, collard cabbage, Beijing cabbage, Savoy cabbage, cauliflower and Japanese cabbage cannot compete with white cabbage in terms of prevalence. The State Register of the Russian Federation lists only 295 varieties of all these vegetables. Choose the best from 12 titles Brussels sprouts or of the 22 varieties there is no Savoy.

Important! Currently, breeding is mainly focused on developing new first-generation hybrids. This made it possible to provide the population with year-round consumption of fresh vegetables.

Hybrids have a number of undeniable advantages: ripen faster, last longer, have better taste. However, their advantages are revealed only with a high agrotechnical background.

Comprehensive quality indicators for white cabbage seeds:

• varietal purity;
• precocity;
• productivity;
• productivity;
• taste qualities;
• seed germination;
• head shape;
• commercial quality (dense, tasty stem, attractive color, short stump, juicy leaves, increased amount of sugars, vitamins, solids and other nutrients);
• high quality vegetable ( large number vitamins, sugars, biologically active substances, low fiber content);
• resistance to diseases, especially clubroot (for areas Far East and Leningrad region), fusarium wilt, vascular bacteriosis;
• genetic resistance to thrips (for southern regions);
• tendency to the least accumulation of nitrates;
• keeping quality for at least 4–6 months;
• transportability;
• heat resistance;
• drought resistance;
• salt tolerance;
• crack resistance;
• uniformity of head sizes;
• unity of maturation;
• universal use;
• high technology in cultivation;
• suitability for mechanized cultivation;
• recyclability;
• the complexity of cleaning the forks (ease of cutting the fork and clearing the leaves);
• output of commercial products.

The best varieties for open ground for commercial use were bred abroad, however, domestic cabbage has varieties that are unsurpassed in reliability for use in private farms.

It is worth remembering that new varieties and hybrids meet the characteristics necessary for industrial production. Many are not required when planting on private farms.

The economic indicators of cabbage, which are necessary for production in the south of the country, are completely unnecessary in the central or northern regions. And the characteristics of a winter vegetable differ from those of an early one.

Therefore, it is too early to abandon the seeds of old and proven varieties that produce a stable harvest in any conditions. It is imperative to choose zoned plants. New selections should occupy 10–15% of all crops.

Below are descriptions different varieties and cabbage hybrids suitable for commercial production and cultivation on private farmsteads in central regions Russia.

Early cabbage

In the southern regions of our homeland, the climate is favorable for cultivating early vegetable crops. However, the climate is absolutely unsuitable for the production of mid- and late-season vegetables. Therefore, the southern regions are a supplier of early products. White cabbage is often grown here in protected soil. Almost the entire harvest is sold.

Important! Early vegetables are characterized by small, loose sprouts of excellent taste, which are used fresh and in cooking. However, they are not shelf-stable and are also not suitable for preservation.

Early cabbage has three ripening periods:

• very early;
• from very early to early;
• early (early ripe).

Very early hybrids:

• Angelina;
• Baroque;
• Granddaughter;
• Daughter;
• Legate;
• Magnus;
• Nakhalenok;
• Daughter-in-law;
• First love;
• Prelate;
• Prize-winner;
• Dawn;
• Sympathy;
• Speedon;
• Sprint;
• Stalker;
• Cook;
• Express.

Nakhalenok F1 is a round green head of cabbage, yellow inside, good taste, weighing 1.7–2.5 kg. Productivity is 20–40 t/ha, which is higher than the Transfer standard. The yield of marketable products is 90%.

Express F1 – time to harvest 60–95 days, small round head weighing 0.9–1.3 kg with thin loose leaves, excellent taste. The yield is 33–38 t/ha with uniform ripening of the buds and the yield of marketable products up to 98%.

1. Surprise F1 – early ripening with a period of technical ripeness of 90–110 days. A flat green head of cabbage with a short stalk, weighing 0.8–1.4 kg, good taste. Marketable yield is 30–35 t/ha at the level of the Cossack F1 standard. Gives a reliable harvest with 97% yield of marketable products, aligned and simultaneously ripening forks.
2. Ritsa F1 is early ripening, resistant to fungal diseases, with a yield of up to 34 t/ha, absolutely not prone to cracking. Excellent presentation and uniform size of heads of cabbage weighing 0.9–1.2 kg with excellent taste.

From the early (early ripening):

1. June - bred in 1071, has not lost its popularity and remains unsurpassed in some characteristics. Grown from Moldova to the Far East, it gives an excellent harvest of 36–64 t/ha with a marketable yield of 97%. Disadvantages - forks different weights from 0.9 to 2.4 kg.
2. Number one polar K 206 - recommended for cultivation in almost all regions, including the Far North. The round-flat head weighing 1.6–3.2 kg has a good taste. High yield of 33–66 t/ha with a marketable yield of up to 96%.

The widely zoned Kazachok F1, Transfer F1, Number One Gribovsky 147 have become standards for comparison with new domestic and foreign varieties.

Mid-ripening cabbage

Producers from the Central and Western regions specialize in growing mid-early and late varieties and hybrids. This is due to the climatic conditions of these regions.

Of course, grow a few kitties in a private yard early vegetable for personal consumption it is quite possible. But in industrial scale Vegetables of medium and late development grow well in these regions.

Important! Mid-season vegetables have excellent taste characteristics and are used fresh and for preservation. Can be stored for several months in cellars and vegetable stores.

Medium-ripening cabbage is divided into three categories:

• mid-early;
• mid-season;
• mid-late.

Among the mid-early ones, Golden Hectare 1432, Stakhanovka, Slava, Gribovskaya are widespread. These varieties, unsurpassed in yield, have a common drawback - various sizes forks.

1. Amazon F1 – used fresh, has medium shelf life. A gray-green head of cabbage with a short stalk weighs 1.4–1.6 kg and has an excellent taste. The high yield of 47–66 t/ha far exceeds the Kazachok standard.
2. Bronko F1 – technical ripeness occurs on day 115–125. The dark green round cabbage weighing 2.6–2.8 kg has an excellent taste. Good yield at the level of 52–78 t/ha it is much superior to Belorusskaya 455 and Transfer F1. The hybrid is resistant to diseases, high-yielding, and has uniform maturation of forks equal in size.

From mid-season varieties of Soviet selection:

• Glory 1305;
• Belorusskaya 455;
• Losinoostrovskaya;
• Slava Gribovskaya 231.

They have no equal in resistance to any weather changes, excellent taste and extraordinary high yield.

Modern hybrids are more focused on the indicators necessary for commercial use: equalized size of heads of cabbage, small stump, immunity to diseases.

1. Krautman F1 – suitable for fermentation. It takes 120–140 days until technical ripeness. A medium-sized green head measuring 1–4 kg has good taste and is not prone to cracking. Productivity ranges from 31 to 92 t/ha.
2. Semko Yubileiny 217 – in addition to fresh consumption and fermentation, it can be stored for 5 months. The gray-green oval head of cabbage weighing about 4 kg has an excellent taste. High yield 76–88 t/ha, resistance to fungal diseases makes this cabbage very popular.
3. Nadezhda – bred in 1975. The excellent taste of medium-sized, slightly flattened heads of cabbage weighing 2.4–3.4 kg and the highest yield up to 110–140 t/ha make it a top seller.

Mid-late cabbage is characterized by high yield and universal use.

Megaton F1 - light green round heads weighing 3-4 kg and excellent taste, resistant to disease and high yield - maximum yield 103 t/ha.

Late cabbage

Fresh cabbage is good in any dish, as well as boiled and stewed. Fermented and soaked dishes are necessary on the 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 time of late vegetables varies:

• 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.

Using my experience in 2018 and reviews from gardeners on the forum, I will describe here the best varieties of cabbage. Moreover, these varieties are suitable for the Urals, and for Siberia, as well as for middle zone Russia.

Cabbage varieties with photos and descriptions, reviews

June cabbage, characteristics

An early ripening variety of cabbage, intended for fresh consumption, that is, straight to the table. The heads of cabbage of this variety are round, weighing up to 2.5 kg. The color of the head of cabbage is pale green with a slight waxy coating. Density is average.

The variety is resistant to cracking. “June” cabbage is harvested 60-70 days after planting the seedlings. An important quality of this variety for the regions of the Urals and Siberia is that it tolerates frosts down to -5 degrees.

Yield of June cabbage: 6 kg/m. sq.m (subject to the agricultural practices of the given crop).

White cabbage Zarya, description

The best early variety of cabbage, resistant to cracking. The period from germination to technical ripeness is 118 days. This is a very good indicator.

The heads of cabbage are round, small, of medium density, weighing up to 2 kg. Variety for fresh use.

The Zarya variety produces high yields even with little use of nitrogen fertilizers.

High yield, uniform ripening and high commercial quality of fruits - undeniable advantages this wonderful variety.

Zarya cabbage yield: 3.4 - 10 kg per 1 sq.m.

Cabbage Express F1, description, photo

Early maturing hybrid of white cabbage of domestic selection. The period from full germination to the beginning of technical ripeness is 60-95 days.
The rosette of leaves is raised. The leaf is small, light green with a slight waxy coating, flat.

The head is round, of medium density, uncovered, of medium density, whitish when cut. The outer and inner stumps are short. The average head weight is 0.9-1.3 kg. The taste qualities are high.

Cabbage Yield Express: up to 3.8 kg per 1 sq. m.

Advantages of the hybrid: high yield of marketable products, excellent taste, friendly formation of early products.

The cabbage hybrid Express F1 is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for the Central and Central Black Earth regions.

Cabbage Gift, characteristics with photo

One of the best mid-late varieties of white cabbage for pickling and pickling. From the moment of planting seedlings to harvesting, 110-120 days pass.

Light green, dense heads of cabbage of round or flat-round shape seem to be covered with a waxy coating. Typically their weight is from 2.5 to 4.5 kg.

The variety has excellent taste and is recommended for fresh consumption and for pickling.

It is advisable to plant seedlings according to the following scheme: 60 cm x 50 cm. This variety is recommended for cultivation in the Urals and Siberia, as well as in other regions of Russia.

Cabbage yield Gift: up to 10 kg per 1 square meter of planting (subject to the agricultural practices of this crop).

Cabbage Aggressor F1, description

Popular mid-late ripening (from germination to fruiting 115-120 days) hybrid of Dutch selection, with high performance growth, stable yield under any conditions and the ability for short-term storage (up to 5 months).

The head of cabbage is flat-round in shape, medium in size, leveled, dense, weighing 3-5 kg. Resistant to cracking. Does not require special care. Excellent for risky farming areas (Siberia and the Urals). Tolerates lack of nitrogen nutrition and unfavorable weather conditions.

The high yield of marketable products and excellent taste make Aggressor cabbage ideal for fresh consumption, pickling and pickling. The hybrid is particularly resistant to damage by thrips and Fusarium wilt.

Aggressor cabbage yield: 4.3-6.5 kg per 1 sq.m (subject to agricultural practices).

Cabbage Slava-1305, description

A classic cabbage variety, most adapted to a wide variety of climatic conditions. Ripening time is 85-100 days.

The heads of cabbage are round, weighing from 2.5 to 4.5 kg, dense.

This variety is considered one of the most productive middle varieties of white cabbage. In addition, it is lightweight, cold-resistant, and transportable. In addition, it has good taste. The dense, round heads of cabbage are light green on top and white on the inside.

Slava is the best variety of cabbage for pickling and pickling.

Slava cabbage yield:up to 12 kg per 1 sq.m.

Cabbage Amager 611

A late-ripening variety of cabbage, ripening occurs 115-120 days after full germination. The heads of cabbage are round-flat, dense, weighing 3-3.5 kg.

Amager is the best variety late cabbage, it is perfect for pickling. The taste only improves during storage.

Yield of cabbage Amager 611: 5 - 6 kg per 1 sq.m.

Late Moscow cabbage

One of the most productive large-fruited varieties cabbage

The weight of one head of cabbage is usually 7-8 kg, the limit is 15 kg. The heads of cabbage are round and green.

This is one of the best varieties of cabbage for pickling.

Productivity of late Moscow cabbage: 10 - 12 kg per 1 sq.m.

Cabbage Megaton F1, description

High-yielding, medium-late (102 days from germination to fruiting) hybrid of Dutch selection.

The head of cabbage is flat-round in shape, dense, weighing up to 15 kg. Megaton cabbage is the No. 1 hybrid for pickling, with high taste. Also suitable for processing and fresh consumption.

This is the most productive hybrid of medium-sized white cabbage. It is highly resistant to fusarium. It is demanding on soil moisture and needs high doses of fertilizers.

Cabbage yield Megaton: 5.86 - 9.34 kg per 1 sq. m.

Cabbage Rinda F1

An excellent mid-early (95-105 days from germination to fruiting) hybrid of Dutch selection.

The heads of cabbage are large, round, with a dense and thin internal structure, weighing 5-8 kg, white when cut. The stalk is small. Intended for fresh consumption, fermentation and short-term storage (from 2 to 4 months).

White cabbage Rhinda f1 is distinguished by its even heads, high yield in various climatic conditions, and the ability to remain standing for a long time.

Yield of Rinda cabbage high.

Cabbage Nadezhda

Mid-season (from germination to ripening 115-135 days), productive variety of cabbage.

The head is flat-round, pale green, weighing up to 5 kg. Resistant to cracking. The taste is high. Recommended for fresh consumption, pickling and short-term storage (up to 3 months).

The transportability of the variety is good.

Nadezhda cabbage yield- up to 13 kg/m².

Cabbage Kolobok

A high-yielding late-ripening hybrid cabbage variety that ripens only on the 150th day from the moment of germination.

The heads of cabbage are dense, round, weighing up to 5 kg, resistant to cracking. The inner stalk is short. The heads of cabbage are green on top and white in section.

The variety is resistant to cabbage bacteriosis, as well as fusarium leaf wilt, white and gray rot. Kolobok cabbage is ideal for storing for the winter, as well as for pickling. IN good conditions heads of cabbage of this variety can be stored until May next year.

Kolobok cabbage yield: 7 - 12 kg/sq. m.

These are cabbage varieties and hybrids for open ground.

To grow in a garden plot big harvest cabbage, only the best varieties should be used. You can learn about the most used varieties from this article.

Cabbage is considered one of the most commonly consumed vegetables among Russian residents. It is rich in vitamins and useful substances The plant is used almost daily in the preparation of various dishes, as well as in its raw form. You should choose cabbage seeds correctly; the best varieties for open ground can give the highest yields.

Head of cabbage

Various climatic conditions and soil composition can have different effects on the yield and quality of grown cabbage. For example, in the Moscow region, climatic conditions differ significantly from the weather in the northern and southern regions of the country, which means the technology for growing cabbage will be different.

Also, when choosing varieties, you should focus on the purpose of cultivation. Early cabbage is used exclusively raw and cannot be stored for a long time. Late varieties are not as tender as early ones, but the shelf life of such varieties is much longer.

Early types of cabbage

Early cabbage varieties do not have high shelf life, and the yield is not too high. The advantage of these varieties is high speed maturation. The ripening period for such varieties is about 60-80 days from the day the seedlings are transplanted into the soil.

Variety June

Early ripening cabbage heads are usually small in size and quite loose. This cabbage is not used for processing and long-term storage. This type of cabbage is grown for raw use.

The best varieties of early cabbage:

• June
• Zora.
• Cossack F1.
• Yaroslavna.
• F1 athlete.

For the Siberian region, it is recommended to choose individual cabbage seeds; the best varieties for open ground for Siberia are considered zoned and hybrid varieties. They are able to withstand low temperatures without losing its taste.

Variety Cossack F1

Early varieties are also very popular in the Siberian region due to early dates getting the harvest. In short summer conditions, this quality is irreplaceable.

Medium types of cabbage

This category of cabbage can be called an intermediate option. Cabbage heads are denser than early varieties and not so tender. It can be used both in raw form and for making culinary dishes and processing.

Variety Gift

The ripening of such cabbage is longer - 80-120 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in the soil.

• Present.
• Slava 1305.
• Khinova F1.
• Belorusskaya 455.
• Counter F1.

Variety Counter F1

Late types of cabbage

Late varieties are considered the most productive. They are ideal for long-term storage, processing, raw use, and cooking. Simply put, for any purpose.

Late varieties have the longest ripening period - more than 130 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in open ground. It is believed that heads of such cabbage varieties accumulate nitrates less than others, and therefore are more beneficial for human health.

Variety Amager 611

• Amager 611.
• Saratoga F1.
• Kolobok F1.
• Sugarloaf.
• Snow White.

The peculiarity of these varieties is that during long-term storage there is an increase in the sugar content in cabbage heads. Observing a wide variety of cabbage seeds in gardening stores, the best varieties for open ground storage should be chosen only from late varieties.

Zoned types of cabbage

With all the variety of species, the quality of the crop may depend on the composition of the soil in which cabbage is grown. Experienced gardeners recommend choosing only zoned varieties of cabbage.

Variety Sugarloaf

They are specially designed for specific regions, taking into account climate and soil composition. Thus, the yield of zoned varieties will be significantly higher.

Cabbage is a popular crop present in every Russian garden. It is used in soups, salads, and other vegetable dishes. This vegetable is usually grown in open ground. Let's look at the topic "cabbage, seeds: the best varieties for open ground."

This varietal variety of cabbage ripens early, while forming heads of cabbage with an average density. The weight of one cabbage head is approximately one and a half to three kilograms. The shade in which the body of the vegetable is painted is represented by the traditional pale green color.

The ripening of plants planted in a garden bed usually occurs at the same time, therefore, harvesting can be done literally in one day.

The time frames characteristic for cultivating this crop will be as follows:

• sowing of seeds for seedlings is carried out approximately in mid-April;
• Plants are planted in the garden in May, the middle or the end.

The planting scheme for this variety is as follows:

• 40 centimeters remain between seedlings planted in the garden;
• The gaps between the rows should be 60 centimeters.

Head of variety “Gribovsky” ready for harvesting

This varietal variety is rightfully one of the leaders in the ranking of the best varieties of white cabbage for open ground. Its exactingness is limited to the following two points:

• the land for planting cabbage should not be too acidic;
• It is better to place the planting outside shady areas.

You, as a gardener, will need to protect this plant from garden pests. This is done using industrially produced drugs. Moreover, it cannot be said that this variety exhibits resistance to cold, therefore, it is better not to rush into planting seedlings in the garden.

Cabbage of the desired type ripens in approximately 95-115 days from the moment it takes root in the beds. The best outcome would be up to 7 kilograms of vegetables per square meter of land area.

Grade No. 2 – “No. 1 polar K-206”

This variety belongs to the category of cabbage varieties, which take an average amount of time to ripen. Ideally suited for growing in open ground.

Please note: this variety is represented not only by mid-ripening, but also by early-ripening varieties. It is better to check this point with the sellers when purchasing seeds.

This varietal variety was originally bred by domestic breeders for industrial cultivation in the northern latitudes of the country, therefore, the cold resistance of this cabbage is at the level.

The heads of cabbage grow medium in size, neat:

• in diameter reaching approximately 25 centimeters;
• with an approximate weight of 2-2.5 kilograms.

White cabbage variety "No. 1 polar K-206"

This “polar” variety is highly productive, from one square meter territory, you can collect from 6 to 11 kilograms, depending on whether all cultivation conditions have been met.

In addition, the elasticity of the head of cabbage is so high that it almost does not crack, both during growth and during storage.

Grade No. 3 – “Transfer”

This variety has a small size, which is compensated by, however:

• rapid maturation;
• high productivity.

The maximum weight of a head of cabbage reaches one and a half kilograms. Elastic sheets collected in a head of cabbage do not crack, lie perfectly and can be stored at proper arrangement cellars all winter.

Varietal variety of cabbage "Transfer"

The color of cabbage is light green, but towards the core it turns completely white. “Transfer” belongs to the category of early ripening varieties. It also fights frosts very well.

Table 1. Nuances of growing seedlings of the “Transfer” variety

The ripening time for this varietal variety is approximately 50-70 days.

Prices for cabbage seeds Transfer

cabbage transfer

Grade No. 4 – “Sprint”

This variety also belongs to the category of early ripening cabbage, so, in outdoor conditions, unprotected cabbage of this variety grows in about 55 days, forming a round head of cabbage covered with bloom.

It must be said that this variety is a heavyweight. So, one head of cabbage can normally reach a weight of 900-1800 grams.

It is cold-resistant, so the seeds of the plant can be sown immediately after the snow melts and the earth warms up, that is, already in early April. All the formed heads of cabbage will ripen at the same time, so harvesting will not take much of your time.

Heads of cabbage can be designated as:

• highly dense;
• covered as if with a waxy coating;
• having a stunning presentation;
• crispy.

White cabbage, variety “Sprint”

This variety can be used in salads, soups and other dishes, as well as for pickling.

Prices for Sprint cabbage seeds

cabbage sprint

Variety No. 5 – “Rinda”

The largest of the varieties we reviewed today. So, “Rinda” gives heads of cabbage, normal weight which fluctuates between 4 and 6 kilograms. The flesh of the head of cabbage is medium-brown, the leaves fit tightly to each other.

If you plant the seedlings of this plant according to the above scheme, traditional for cabbage, the yield will be even higher.

This variety is resistant to cold, so you can sow it directly in open ground, but it is better to wait and plant it immediately as seedlings.

The only thing weak point"Rindy" - love of moisture. Even if you only slightly under-water the heads of cabbage, you risk losing the harvest altogether.

Cabbage variety "Rinda"

Prices for Rinda cabbage seeds

Rinda cabbage

Let's sum it up

Since each region of our country experiences different weather conditions, it is necessary to understand that the list of varieties best suited for open ground will vary. The varieties that we presented in the article above are suitable for growing everywhere, in particular in the northern latitudes of Russia. You yourself are free to conduct experiments, plant different varieties cabbage, a few at a time, and see which ones take root better. We wish you good luck!

Video - The best varieties of cabbage