There is no summer resident who would not grow various varieties of white cabbage on his plot. Once upon a time, only a few species of this culture were known. Now the variety is so wide that it is sometimes very difficult to choose.

To choose the seeds of white cabbage, you need to clearly know what ripening period and method of using the vegetable is preferable.

All varieties are divided into 3 groups:

• Early.
• Medium
• Late.

Each category has different uses. Early cabbage is practically not stored. Its main area of ​​application is the preparation of fresh salads and eating immediately after cutting.

Medium varieties of cabbage are stored a little better, because they ripen longer. The versatility of their application depends on the preferences in each family.

Late species are most suitable for storage in winter. They lie very well and do not deteriorate for a long time. Most often used for pickling and salting for the winter.

Category "Early"

To choose a variety for your site, you need to study the description of the species. And plant only those that are suitable for the needs of the family. The best varieties of early cabbage:

• Malachite. Salad variety of culture. One head weighs up to 2 kg. It tastes juicy and spreads its leaves wide. But, despite this, the head is dense and hard. Frequent watering leads to the fact that the cabbage grows quickly.
• Taurus. hybrid variety. Weight reaches 6 kg. But this is subject to the fulfillment of all the requirements of agricultural technology. It is immune to many diseases.
• Dawn f The weight of the plug reaches 2 kg. When fresh, it tastes great, it is used in all salads. But it is not stored at all and is not used in canned form.
• Dumas f Heads of cabbage do not crack. The taste is excellent. Eating is standard for varieties of this category, only fresh. Forks are perfectly tied even in conditions of dense planting.

• Rinda f Suitable for salads and fresh consumption. It can be stored for 4 months, it just needs to be placed in a cool place. The density is average, the taste is excellent.
• Cossack f Weighs up to 1.5 kg. There is no bitterness characteristic of plants. Does not crack and retains its marketable appearance.
• June. Weight 2.5 kg. It is important to remove from the beds in time, otherwise the forks will crack and bloom.

Category "Average"

Among the medium varieties of white cabbage, there are also favorites. According to summer residents, the best varieties of medium ripening were identified.

• Cabbage Bravo f1. The forks are dense and tasty, do not crack. Perfectly transported.
• Dobrovodskaya. Juicy and sweet variety. With proper agricultural technology, the weight of one head is 8 kg. The average weight is about 5 kg. Can be stored up to 5 months. Excellent resistance to diseases and pests.
• Cabbage Menza f The size of the heads of cabbage of this variety reaches 9 kg. But some summer residents claim that she is able to create a miracle for a record. Having pleased the patient gardener weighing 15 kg. It is important not to be lazy and carry out fertilizing and other necessary agricultural practices in time. Has no flaws.

• Siberian. Excellent taste qualities. Suitable for pickling and salting, consumed fresh. A head of cabbage weighs about 3 kg, but with proper observance of all requirements, weight indicators can be increased. Siberian cabbage has excellent commercial characteristics, it is stored for a long time.
• Present. There is a spicy aftertaste. It can be distinguished from other varieties by its characteristic wax coating. Approximate weight 4 kg. Very often this variety of white cabbage is used for winter harvesting. Retains excellent shape even when transported over long distances.
• Cabbage Vestri f1 White cabbage variety resistant to Fusarium and Fusarium wilt. The mass of the heads ranges from 4 to 8 kg. Versatile but short shelf life

• Krautman f Forks weighing up to 4.5 kg. Resistant to cracking, neither rainy weather nor a long stay in the garden affects this indicator. Able to maintain a presentation for 4 months, but subject to proper storage.
• Tobia cabbage. The fork weighs 5 kg. The view is great for mechanical harvesting. Versatile in application. Keeps for several months.
• Merchant. Weight up to 3 kg. the taste is excellent. Suitable for salting. Lies for several months without loss of presentation.
• Vyuga cabbage. Gardeners like it because it does not crack. Taste characteristics are excellent. Can be stored up to 4 months. Not susceptible to common crop diseases.

Category "Late"

Species from this category are planted by summer residents to obtain a crop that can be stored fresh for the winter. At the same time, the most important characteristics are the shelf life of heads of cabbage. The best varieties of late ripening:

• Geneva. Is a hybrid. The fork is dense, it is stored for a very long time. If you create favorable conditions, then it will lie quietly until the new harvest.
• Amager. Most suitable for fermentation and other types of winter preparations. High density, resistant to fungal infections. Does not crack, suitable for mechanical harvesting.

Amager cabbage, cold hardy. But at the same time, it requires abundant watering, because it does not tolerate an increase in temperature.

• Moscow late. The best among its kind. Heads of cabbage reach 10 kg. They are dense, transported easily, without being damaged and retaining their presentation. They are immune to many diseases. Very juicy. They are not afraid of lowering the temperature, they tolerate frost down to -5 to -7 ⁰С without complications. If stored at a temperature of +5 ⁰С, they lie for more than 9 months.
• Aggressor f1. High density. Approximate weight is about 5 kg. Practically does not crack. This variety of white cabbage is resistant to some diseases. You can store 5 months, use for salting. The first one is ready for harvesting, maturation period is 120 days.
• Mara. Heads of cabbage reach a weight of 4 kg. Ripens very long, but has a good taste. It is used for harvesting in the winter as a whole. Shelf life up to 8 months. Rot resistant.

• filibuster f1. Lightweight forks, 3.5 kg. Versatility in application. Excellent taste characteristics of fresh and canned product.
• Megaton f1. Dense heads reach a weight of 5 kg. They are immune to disease and insect damage. It is necessary to water and feed the cabbage often. Stored for 5 months. Excellent taste characteristics, go well for blanks.
• Snow White. The description indicates the versatility of the plant. It lies for a long time, retaining its presentation, it is fermented and pickled, and also consumed in fresh salads. The weight of heads of cabbage reaches 4 kg. Transfers transportation over long distances.
• Valentina f It has all the necessary qualities, is stored for a long time, and is suitable for canning. Differs in palatability, very crunchy and sweet. Weight 4 kg.

• Sugar head. Reviews of summer residents agree, many point to the similarity of reality with the name. The taste is excellent, the bitterness characteristic of cabbage is completely absent. One fork weighs 3.5 kg.
• Gingerbread man f Mass fork 5 kg. Able to lie until late spring. The disadvantage of the variety is its susceptibility to diseases and attacks of insect pests.
• Triumph f It ripens for a long time, it is stored for 8 months. Perfect for any kind of winter preparations. Does not suffer from Fusarium wilt.
• Lying f Hybrid, with head weight up to 3 kg. Versatile in application. In addition, the process of fermentation or salting does not begin immediately after harvesting. And in a few months, when the cabbage reaches the highest concentration of taste characteristics. Lies 9 months, keeping a trade dress.

Rules and requirements for planting and caring for a crop

In order to get an excellent harvest, you need to approach the growing process correctly. You should start from the very beginning. Proper sowing of white cabbage seeds. As well as further plant care.

1. Correctly calculate the timing of sowing for seedlings, based on the characteristics of your region. You need to plant it in the ground after 40 days of seedling growth.
2. Harden off seedlings from 2 weeks of age.
3. The beds for planting are prepared in advance. Organic fertilizers are introduced into the prepared wells.
4. After planting in a permanent place, careful care is recommended. Timely watering, fertilization, weed and pest control.

The point of view of all gardeners agrees that cabbage loves watering. This condition must be strictly observed, because the volume of the crop depends on it. At first, it should be frequent and not plentiful. Then the gap is increased, and the volume of water used for this action also increases accordingly. Do not forget about organic and mineral supplements from time to time. Compliance with all requirements and patience will definitely pay off during the harvest.

The variety of species makes the final choice of gardeners difficult. But at the same time, it makes it possible to choose varieties that are perfect for every family.