The best varieties of white cabbage

Varieties of white cabbage There are different ripening periods: early ripening, medium ripeness and late ripening. For stable harvests of cabbage in your gardens, it makes sense to grow several varieties of cabbage that differ in ripening periods.

I’ll tell you about the most successful varieties of each group to guide you in your choice.

Early ripening varieties:

Dawn. The ripening period is only 40-45 days! The average weight of a head of cabbage is 1.5 kg, it is average in density. This variety of early cabbage is suitable for fresh consumption.

Cossack. From the moment of transplantation to ripening, 45-55 days pass. The head of cabbage weighs about 0.8-1.2 kg and is average in density. The variety is resistant to blackleg disease and is slightly susceptible to other diseases.

Mid-season varieties:

Slava-1305. The ripening period of this variety is 80-90 days from the moment of transplanting the seedlings. The heads of cabbage are large, 2.4-4.5 kg, very dense. One of the best varieties in terms of yield.

S-12 Yubileiny. Heads of cabbage ripen in 90-95 days. Heads of cabbage with high density weigh on average 2.5-4 kg. This variety of cabbage can be stored for up to 5 months and is indispensable for pickling and making solyankas; top marks for taste.

Late ripening varieties:

Turkiz. At 115-125 days you can already get ripe heads of cabbage. It is distinguished by very dense heads of cabbage that do not crack and a long shelf life. Suitable for fresh use and pickling.

Amager. Ripening period is 120-125 days.The heads of cabbage are rounded and flattened; cracking of this variety is almost impossible; the heads of cabbage are of excellent density, weighing 3.6 kg. During winter storage, the taste only improves.

Of course, there are a great many varieties of cabbage, but those varieties of white cabbage described above are record holders in terms of ripening time, each in its own group. I advise you to pay attention to them when choosing seed.