Good early cabbage varieties

This article discusses the best varieties of early cabbage of various varieties with a photo: white cabbage, red cabbage, savoy, colored, broccoli, kohlrabi and others. Which varieties of early white cabbage are suitable for different regions.

Early ripening cabbage is one of the most popular vegetables. Early varieties of cabbage are saturated with vitamins (especially C, B 9, K, U), mineral elements, carbohydrates, biologically active substances.

It is not recommended to apply a large amount of nitrogen fertilizers for this crop, since there is a danger of excessive accumulation of nitrates. The restrictions also apply to chemical pesticides.

When planning planting, it must be borne in mind that the harvest of early cabbage needs to be quickly consumed and processed. An accurate calculation of the number of plants and the timing of harvesting is important.

Overview of early varieties of cabbage

In the group of early ripening vegetables, there is a rapid renewal of the assortment, especially in recent years. Keeping faithful to the old successful varieties, it is also necessary to test the modern achievements of domestic and world breeding. They are aimed at the evenness of the crop, resistance to infections, endurance to bad weather, and most importantly - at the maximum acceleration in terms of ripening.

Every cabbage variety has early hybrids and varieties.

White-headed

Early (early ripening) varieties and hybrids of white cabbage are considered, ready for consumption 85-110 days after germination.

Compared to mid-ripening and late cabbage, less dry matter accumulates in early maturation. But the best varieties of early cabbage contain a lot of cell juice, vitamins and sugars. They are especially good in fresh salads; in addition, they are stewed, put in vegetable soups, and used for stuffed cabbage.

Early ripening cabbage is not very suitable for pickling without the use of acetic or citric acid (that is, for fermentation in the traditional way, where table salt and fermentation products act as preservatives). However, it can be harvested for the winter in pickles and assorted salads.

Early cabbage is not suitable for fresh winter storage. Torn off heads are able to lie in the refrigerator for a short time, but their vitamin content and taste are rapidly decreasing.

June

This cabbage was bred more than half a century ago and has been in the State Register since 1971. Many gardeners still prefer it today, noting only one significant drawback - instability to cracking (especially in conditions of waterlogging).

Having passed many tests in various regions of Russia, Junskaya showed high genetic resistance and the ability to adapt to the whims of bad weather.

Seedlings can withstand frosts up to minus 5 degrees, they quite successfully resist the cabbage fly. Harvesting is carried out 3-3.5 months after the beginning of the growing season. The heads of cabbage are spherical, weight - from 0.9 to 2.5 kg. The slice is greenish-white. The depth of the stalk is medium. Density and tasting score - 4 points. Recoil up to 650 kg per one hundred square meters

Dot

A popular variety of early Altai cabbage, zoned in other regions. In the Seed Register since 1992, growers have noticed that Dotchia's seedlings are particularly large in size, with wide rounded leaves, and thick legs.

After planting in a permanent place, the plants develop compactly, you can place them with thickening - up to 6-7 pieces per square meter. Heads of cabbage curl early and amicably, ready for harvesting 90-106 days after germination. Cracking resistance - medium.

The size of a head of cabbage is from 700 g to one and a half kilograms or a little more. The density is moderate, the cut is yellowish-white, the taste is very good. Average yield is about 50 kg from 10 sq. m., but in favorable conditions, you can collect twice as much.

Cossack F1

The Russian hybrid has been successfully tested in different regions of Russia and has been in the State Register since 1996. The output of standard heads of cabbage is up to 50 kg from 10 sq. M. m. They are ready for mass harvesting after 98-108 days. The heads of cabbage are quite dense, weighing from 800 g to 1.2 kg.

The cut color is creamy white, the palatability is excellent. This hybrid is especially prized for its resistance to blackleg and mucous bacteriosis; in addition, it is quite resistant to vascular bacteriosis and even to a keel.

Nastya F1

New ultra-early hybrid from the Semko agricultural firm (86 days). The products are leveled, dense, 1200 g in size, do not crack, do not get sick with fusarium. Maturation is amicable.

Return from 10 sq. m. (50 bushes) - up to 70 kg.

Eliza F1

Imported ultra-early ripening hybrid from Sakata Corporation. Withstands heat and frost up to minus 6 degrees. Head weight 1.1-1.6 kg. Planting density is 5-6 plants per square meter. In the Russian State Register since 2007.

The hybrid has earned accolades from gardeners for its stable yield.

Hermes F1

Very early hybrid of Dutch selection (88-95 days), zoned in Russia since 1993. Does not burst on the vine; you can keep it in the field for 45 days after reaching technical ripeness. Heads of cabbage are very strong, transportable, weighing 1-2 kg.

Plants are compact: 10 sq. m place 6-7 pieces; 50-60 kg are removed from this area.

Savoy

The soft and tender leaves of the Savoyard variety are perfect for fresh salads and stuffed cabbage rolls. Unlike white cabbage, Savoy cabbage tolerates freezing well - both with individual leaves and whole heads of cabbage.

The early varieties are considered suitable for harvesting after 90-110 days from the beginning of the growing season.

Gold early

Variety of Czech origin, entered in the Russian State Register in 1995. Corrugation and blistering are very strong. Head of cabbage, half open, of moderate density, weighing about 750 g. Cracking is rare.

The return per square meter is about 3 kg.

Moscow lacemaker

Modern Russian variety, in the State Register since 2010. Tolerant to fusarium. average weight 1100g. The output per square meter is up to 4 kg. Growers love the excellent taste of this variety.

Nyusha

The variety has been in the Seed Register since 2013. The foliage is thin, of excellent taste; blistering is strong. The color on the cut is cream. The heads are large - up to one and a half kilograms. One square meter gives more than 3 kg.

Petrovna

Russian variety from the agrofirm "Aelita", in the State Register since 2008. Heads of cabbage are quite dense, suitable for transportation and short-term storage. Taste quality is high, weight is up to 1.4 kg.

Productivity is about 5 kg per square meter.

Pie

An original variety from the Russian company "Sedek" with cone-shaped heads of cabbage. The crop is ready for harvesting 105 days after germination. Head mass - up to 1 kg. Medium density, thin foliage.The variety is resistant to diseases, cold weather, drought.

Compact plants are suitable for thickened plantings. Recoil per square meter - more than 5 kg. The year of inclusion in the Seed Register is 2008.

Redhead

Old varieties of red cabbage ripened in the middle and late periods and were intended for winter storage. Many novelties of breeding are characterized as early maturing. The main purpose is fresh salads and pickling.

But not everyone likes the specific taste and smell of this healthy vegetable.

Faberge

Patented in 2009 early cabbage variety from the Russian company "Aelita". Ready for harvesting 3.5 months after germination. The heads are very large - 2-3 kg each, recoil per square meter - up to 8 kg.

The density is moderate, the palatability is good. The inner stalk is short.

Benefit F1

A modern hybrid of Russian selection in the State Register since 2010. It is not affected by fusarium, does not burst. The weight of a head of cabbage is about one and a half kilograms. Up to 7 kg are harvested from a square meter.

Reball F1

Dutch hybrid. It was entered into the Russian Register of Seeds in 2008. The leaf is tender. Oval shape, weight - from 1 kg. The output per square meter is more than 3.5 kg.

Red Jewel F1

The hybrid was created in the French branch of the Japanese corporation Sakata, registered in Russia since 2008. Does not suffer from bacterial and black rot. It grows in 95-110 days. Weight up to 2 kg. The head of cabbage is dense and lay, the leaf is semi-hard.

Transportability is good, short-term storage is possible. The crop can be harvested gradually. According to gardeners, cracking is not observed.

Colored

Modern cauliflower has high demands: resistance to looseness, self-covering by leaves, density and pure color of the heads. Early ripening hybrids (85-110 days from germination, 50-70 days from planting seedlings) are suitable for both indoor and open ground.

Cauliflower is steamed, stewed, fried in breadcrumbs. Preparations for the winter are made in marinades, including tomato juice and salad mixtures. Freezing is especially popular.

Abeni F1

Dutch hybrid from Seminis. In the Seed Register of Russia since 2012. Ready for harvesting after 95-105 days. Resistant to stress. The roots are powerful, the bushes are compact - with vertical growth; 4-5 pieces are placed on a square meter.

Self-covering is good. The taste is delicate. Weight over 2 kg.

Stargate F1

Dutch selection of the firm "Bejo". In the Russian State Register since 2006. Age of cleaning - 110 days. The leaf is not large, the plants are compact. The head is snow-white, partially coated. Weight up to 2.5 kg. The taste is excellent.

Whiteaxel F1

An early ripening hybrid of French-Japanese production (Sakata Corporation). Year of entry into the State Register - 2007. Heads are convex, pure white, covered, transportable and lying. Weight up to 3 kg.

Plants are compact; successfully resist infections, cold snaps, excess moisture. Ripening is simultaneous, the storage capacity is good.

Goat Dereza

Selection of the Russian company "Biotekhnika", in the Register of Varieties since 2007. The heads are dense, grow quickly, and are well covered. Weight - 0.8 kg. This early cabbage variety is zoned in all regions. Vegetable growers like its unpretentiousness and early maturity, but the marketable mass is small.

Movir 74

An old Russian variety entered in the State Register in 1969. It remains relevant in the 21st century. Unpretentious, resistant to heat and cold. Ripens amicably - 3-3.5 months after the start of the growing season. Weight 0.8-1 kg.

The consumer qualities are very good. Experienced gardeners advise covering the heads with leaves for better color.

Broccoli

Early broccoli is expected to be dense, resistant to flowers, and tender in taste. It is consumed fresh and stewed, harvested for the winter by freezing.

Tone

An old Russian variety (State Register - 1986), which remains popular. Long-term fruiting is observed due to the growth of lateral shoots (4-7 pieces). The size of the central head is 200 g. The density is moderate, the color is saturated.

The final harvest is about 2 kg per square meter.

Jung F1

Ultra-early (90 days) hybrid from Semko, keel resistant. Main head weight 250g; after cutting it grows 3-4 lateral 150 g each. The total output per square meter is up to 4 kg.

The head density is average.

Blue spindle

Variety from "Uralsky Dachnik". The central heads of this early cabbage variety are poured together up to 0.4 kg. After cutting, lateral shoots grow.

The color is bluish, the texture is delicate.

Batavia F1

A hybrid produced by Bejo (Holland). Registered in Russia since 2008. Resistant to stress. The first crop is harvested after 100 days. The head is rich in color, of moderate density. Size 700-1200 g.

Green Magic F1

An early ripening import hybrid from the Sakata firm, in the Russian State Register since 2008. It is resistant to heat. The heads are grayish, of excellent taste, weighing up to 900 g, they are poured together. G

the ibrid fell in love with gardeners for its unpretentiousness to weather conditions.

Brussels

Most varieties and hybrids of Brussels sprouts are late to medium late. Earlier forms have recently begun to appear, but they also require a high level of agricultural technology.

Purpose: filling soups, stewing, freezing.

Franklin F1

At the moment it is the earliest maturing Brussels sprouts (growing season 120-130 days). Breeding of the Dutch company "Bejo", in the Russian State Register since 2007. The hybrid is hardy to cold, successfully resists diseases.

Heads of cabbage are leveled, dense.

Diablo F1

Medium early (160 days) cold-resistant hybrid from "Bejo" (Holland). Registration in Russia since 2006. The output per plant is fifty dense heads of cabbage, 18 g each, with a total weight of 0.9 kg. The taste is delicate.

Rosella

German variety of medium early term (harvest 5 months after germination). Zoned in Russia since 1995. Maturation is friendly. The weight of one head of cabbage is 15 g, their number on one stem is 45 pieces.

Productivity - up to 1.8 kg per square meter. The taste is good.

Beijing

Only a few varieties of early cabbage (mostly hybrid) are resistant to flowering. The best quality of the Peking cabbage harvest is observed with early spring and late summer crops.

The grown dense heads of cabbage can be stored for some time - in the refrigerator or cellar, especially packed in cling film (when harvested in the fall - up to three months).

Early maturity means only the growing season; early varieties are suitable for both spring and summer plantings. The main purpose is fresh salads and pickling in hot sauces.

Shanghai

Early ripening patented (in 2010) variety from the Russian company "Aelita". Ready for harvesting one and a half to two months after sowing. The color is yellowish in the section.

Heads of cabbage are loose, a little over a kilogram in size. The output per square meter is about 6 kg. Storage is short.

F1 medalist

Modern Russian hybrid, released in 2017. The growing season is 70 days. The weight of a dense head of cabbage is 1.5-2.5 kg. The cut is yellowish. Productivity is about 6 kg per square meter. Practically does not go into "bloom".

Suitable for storage.

Northern Beauty F1

An offer from the Russian company "NK-Russian Garden". Heads of cabbage grow in 50 days, stretch by 2.5 kg or even more.

Stalk resistant.

Orange Mini F1

An ultra-early hybrid from the "Russian Garden". In 40 days it grows up to 1 kg. Orange on the cut, rich in carotene.

Not afraid of cold and heat, does not shoot.

Cha-Cha F1

A popular hybrid from the "Russian Garden" with a stable return. The weight of strong heads of cabbage is from 2 to 3 kg. They are ready to harvest 50 days after sowing. Are not affected by wet rot.

According to gardeners, they have a very high resistance to flowering.

Manoko F1

An early maturing Dutch hybrid, allowed for cultivation in Russia since 1999. Short uniform heads of cabbage have an average density, weighing about 1.2 kg. Not prone to blooming and darkening of foliage, do not get sick with fusarium.

6-7 plants are planted on one square meter.

Kohlrabi

Cabbage also provides early vitamin products kohlrabi (stem-bearing)... Early ripening varieties:

• Vienna White 1350,
• Vitalina,
• Piquant,
• Cook,
• Gusto.

Varieties of early white cabbage for different regions

Early ripening varieties and hybrids of white cabbage differ in their origin and consumer qualities. As a result of field tests, recommendations were developed on the optimal assortment for specific Russian regions.

For the middle lane

• Orient Express F1
• Solo F1
• Sprint F1
• Transfer F1
• Express F1

For Moscow region

• Garden head
• Zarya MC
• Malachite F1
• Orion Hunter F1
• First love F1

For Siberia and the Urals

• Explosion F1
• Dove
• Number one polar K 206
• Sugar Lightning F1
• Siberian pyramid

Other varieties of white cabbage

Pandion F1

Dutch selection

Dutch cabbage hybrids have high ecological plasticity and grow successfully in various climatic zones. The Dutch assortment is regularly updated.

• Bourbon F1
• Green Flush F1
• Pandion F1
• Parel F1
• Champ F1

Resistant to cracking

Modern hybrid varieties of early cabbage are suitable for gradual harvesting (over 3-6 weeks), since they do not crack after gaining maximum weight (1.5-2 kg). This feature is laid down at the genetic level. Particularly resistant, they do not burst even in rainy weather.

• F1 Asian Express
• Hermes F1
• Zenit F1
• Candisa F1
• Nozomi F1
• F1 start

Interesting educational film about early cabbage

Big harvests for you!

Using my experience, reviews of gardeners from the forum and neighbors in the country, I will list here the best varieties of cabbage. Moreover, these varieties are suitable for the Urals and Siberia, as well as for central Russia.

Cabbage varieties with photos and descriptions, reviews

June cabbage, characteristic

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

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

June cabbage yield: 6 kg / m2 sq.

Cabbage Zarya

The best early (118 days from germination to technical ripeness) variety of cabbage, resistant to cracking. Heads of cabbage are round, small, of medium density, weighing up to 2 kg. A variety for fresh use.

The Zarya variety gives high yields even with a low use of nitrogen fertilizers. High yield, good ripening and high commercial qualities of fruits are the indisputable advantage of this variety.

Cabbage yield Zarya: 3.4 - 10 kg from 1 sq.m.

Cabbage Express F1, description, photo

An early ripe hybrid of domestic breeding white cabbage. 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 bloom, flat.

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

Cabbage yield Express: up to 3.8 kg from 1 sq. m.

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

Cabbage hybrid Express F1 is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for the Central and Central Black Earth Regions.

Cabbage Gift, photo

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

Light green, dense heads of cabbage, rounded or flat-rounded, as if covered with a waxy coating. Usually their weight is from 2.5 to 4.5 kg. The variety has excellent taste and is recommended for fresh consumption and fermentation.

Cabbage yield Gift - up to 10 kg from 1 sq.m.

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

Cabbage Aggressor F1, description

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

The head of cabbage is flat-rounded, medium-sized, leveled, dense, weighing 3-5 kg. Resistant to cracking. Does not require special care. Perfect for risky farming zones (Siberia and the Urals). It tolerates a lack of nitrogen nutrition and unfavorable weather conditions.

Cabbage yield Aggressor: 4.3-6.5 kg from 1 sq.m.

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 from thrips and fusarium wilt.

Cabbage Slava-1305, description

The classic variety of cabbage, best adapted to the most varied climatic conditions. Ripening period 85-100 days.

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

This variety is considered one of the most productive medium-sized varieties of white cabbage. In addition, it is stable, cold-resistant, and transportable. It also tastes good. 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.

Cabbage yield Slava - up to 12 kg from 1 sq.m.

Cabbage Amager 611

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

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

Productivity of cabbage Amager 611: 5 - 6 kg from 1 sq.m.

Late Moscow cabbage

One of the most productive large-fruited cabbage varieties.

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

This is one of the best sauerkraut varieties.

Cabbage yield Moscow late: 10 - 12 kg from 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-rounded, dense, weighing up to 15 kg. Cabbage Megaton - hybrid No. 1 for fermentation, with high taste. Also suitable for processing and fresh consumption.

It is the most productive medium-sized cabbage hybrid. Differs in high resistance to fusarium. Demanding on soil moisture and needs high doses of fertilizers.

Megaton cabbage yield: 5.86 - 9.34 kg per sq. m.

Rinda Cabbage F1

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

Heads of cabbage are large, round, with a dense and thin internal structure, weighing 5-8 kg, white on the cut. The stump is small. It is intended for fresh consumption, fermentation and short storage (from 2 to 4 months).

White cabbage Rinda f1 is distinguished by the evenness of the heads, high yield in various climatic conditions, and the ability to survive for a long time on the vine.

Rinda cabbage yield high.

Cabbage Hope

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

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

Cabbage yield Hope - up to 13 kg / m².

Cabbage Gingerbread Man

A high-yielding late-ripening hybrid variety of cabbage that ripens only 150 days after germination.

Heads of cabbage are dense, round, weighing up to 5 kg, resistant to cracking. The inner stalk is short.Heads of cabbage are green above, white in section.

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

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

Sowing seedlings in mid-April. It is advisable to plant seedlings in the ground 50 days old according to the scheme 50 × 70 cm.

These are varieties and hybrids of cabbage for open ground.

We recommend purchasing cabbage seeds of excellent quality in the Sady Rossii online store.

If you grow other varieties of cabbage and they delight you with excellent taste and bountiful harvest, share their names with us in the comments. After all, it is impossible to try all varieties at once, but you want to plant only the very best. If possible, attach a photo of the cabbage you have grown.

Early cabbage is distinguished by its positive and negative qualities. Its main advantage is its short ripening period. But at the same time, almost any of the varieties has its own characteristics in cultivation.

What white cabbage is called early

It should include rapidly ripening varieties that are resistant to cold weather, cracking. But it must be remembered that for a long time this vegetable not stored, at the output from it we get small heads of cabbage... In a word, you can not count on big harvests, but you will always be able to please yourself with the first cabbage.

If there is a desire to get the earliest good harvest, which is harvested in the first days of June, it is necessary to use greenhouses for breeding cabbage. In this case, sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out at the end of winter. A prerequisite for the growth of seedlings is the presence of artificial lighting.

Transplanting seedlings into the greenhouse should be done in April, as soon as the sprouts form the first leaves.

It is recommended to organize greenhouses for growing early cabbage.

The names of the most popular varieties

Cabbage varieties differ little by their taste characteristics. As a rule, the forks are small in size and quickly crack from improper watering. Such a vegetable is not suitable for long-term storage..

Among the main varieties, the following can be distinguished:

Transfer F1

The shuttle service is respected by many gardeners. The mark means that the plant is hybrid, seeds are not harvested from it. Heads of cabbage are dense, juicy, practically do not crack, weigh on average about one and a half kilograms. Cabbage is suitable for making salads. The ripening period comes in 100 - 110 days.

Transfer F1

June

Already from the name it is clear in which month the culture matures. This early ripening variety is distinguished by round or round-flat heads of cabbage. At the time of ripening, their weight fluctuates from one to two and a half kilograms... The leaves are green, turning into light green to the center of the head.

The main advantage is the almost simultaneous ripening of the crop, the vegetative period is up to a hundred days.

Excellent for outdoor cultivation, able to withstand small frosts, contains a sufficient amount of nutrients. Gardeners also report poor resistance to cracking and increased sensitivity to moisture.

June

Kazachok

Another hybrid white-headed variety with a lot of advantages. The main difference is resistance to damage by harmful parasites. The cabbage rosette is raised, the diameter of the ripe head, according to the description, reaches 65 centimeters. The shape of the fruit is rounded, the foliage is dark green, casts blue. The inside of the head of cabbage is colored yellowish cream.

Possesses excellent taste, many gardeners grow it for subsequent sale. The growing season is 100-112 days.

It is grown exclusively in the open field, the harvest ripens at the same time, in the early stages.From the moment the first shoots appear until the onset of full technical maturity, about

All early cabbage varieties have common properties: they ripen quickly, are resistant to relatively low air temperatures, and do not crack. But they cannot be stored for a long time, and the heads of cabbage do not differ in their heroic sizes. Let's say right away: you shouldn't expect a rich harvest of early cabbage. And yet, how pleasant it is to feast on fresh cabbage in early spring! Let's compare in the article the best early varieties of white cabbage, talk about the maturation and storage time of the heads of cabbage.

Description and characteristics of early white cabbage

The main purpose of all early varieties of white cabbage is to use it fresh for food. It is often used in juices and salads. However, it is quite suitable for cooking soups, side dishes and even fermentation.

Which variety of early white cabbage should be chosen for planting, it is necessary to decide in advance

Early cabbage has been grown for thousands of years in a row. But until now, there are not so many varieties of it. Perhaps this is due to the fact that all the varieties available are very similar in taste, and only specialists can distinguish them when cut. New varieties are bred by breeders not to achieve any special taste, but in order to get cabbage that is resistant to drought, heat, low temperatures, etc.

Such qualities of cabbage are associated with the internal properties of the culture itself, and with the timing of its growth and ripening. In certain areas, there is simply not enough warm season for the cabbage to form a full-fledged head of cabbage. For example, in the south of Ukraine the frost-free season lasts 162 days, in the Moscow region - 135 days, and in the northern regions of Russia - less than 100 days. Meanwhile, certain cabbage varieties need more than 200 warm days to ripen. Read also the article: → "Harvesting cabbage: time, technology, storage."

That is why breeders are struggling to provide cabbage with everything it needs for development in a short time. Today this problem is being solved by creating rapidly developing hybrids or using the seedling method. This explains the division of cabbage varieties into early, ripening in 50-120 days from germination, mid-ripening, forming in 90-170 days and late, with a growing season of 160-210 days.

However, it is not only the length of the warm season that affects early cabbage varieties. Different regions have their own weather characteristics, which are not quite suitable for a vegetable. Each variety is the best for a particular area. And only good care can neutralize negative environmental factors.

Features of growing early cabbage

• Early cabbage is grown both in a seedless way and in seedlings. In the latter case, it is important to observe the temperature regime and take into account that the cabbage needs enough moisture.
• The soil for planting cabbage is prepared in summer or autumn in dry weather - they dig it up, fertilize it, and also lime it before digging it up, since cabbage can get sick on acidic soil.
• Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers - urea, double superphosphate, potassium sulfate and organic - manure with wood ash is very important.
• Carrots, onions, cucumbers, potatoes, cereals, legumes, green manure are considered suitable precursors for cabbage. Unsuitable - radishes, turnips, tomatoes, radishes, beets.
• Seedlings of white cabbage can be grown in a greenhouse or on an insulated loggia (balcony). The seeds are sown at room temperature. And when shoots appear, it is reduced by 4-7 days to 6-9 ° C so that the shoots do not stretch out.

When the first true leaf appears, the temperature must be raised again to 16 ° C. Seedlings should be ventilated, but protected from drafts. So that the seedlings do not get sick, once a week they are watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After 1.5-2 weeks, an hour before transplanting into separate pots, they are watered. When transplanting, the root is shortened by 1/3.Read also the article: → "How to plant cabbage in open ground."

Tip # 1. Seedlings need to grow up to 5-7 leaves, when the plant height is 15-20 centimeters.

Then they begin to transplant it into open ground. This period usually falls in mid-April - early May. The procedure is best done in cloudy weather. The planting should not be thickened - the cabbage should grow freely. The optimal spacing is 70x30 centimeters. After transplanting, the plants are watered.

In the future, young cabbage is usually taken care of: it is regularly watered (after planting twice a week), fed, weeded, removing weeds, loosened, fight insect pests and try to prevent diseases. So, for example, in the fight against pests, you can use an infusion of garlic, onion husks, tomato stems.

The choice of the variety depends not only on the taste of the fruit, but also on its size, color, fertility.

If a seedless method of growing early cabbage is chosen, then it is sown directly into the ground to a depth of 3 centimeters. This is done under favorable conditions: heavy rainfall, at a suitable air temperature. If there is a risk of recurrent frost, the seedlings can be covered with foil or agrofibre. Later, the seedlings are thinned out and the cabbage is looked after in the same way as with the seedling method.

The best varieties of early cabbage - TOP-11

Already 2 months after planting, young cabbage can be on your table. You just need to choose the right variety.

Variety name	Characteristic
"Golden hectare"	High-yielding variety: 5-8.5 kg / sq. m. Heads of cabbage are light green, small with a weight of 1.5-2 kg. Ripen for 102-110 days. It tolerates drought and frost. Loves light and moisture. Demanding to the ground. Disease resistance is low.
"June"	The variety is cold-resistant (tolerates up to -5 ° C). Heads of cabbage are round-flat, small, of medium density. Weight up to 1-1.5 kg. Productivity 4.4 kg / sq. m. Ripens in 92-100 days. Cracks severely. Reacts to changes in temperature and humidity. Excellent taste, high vitamin C content.
"Present"	Medium early variety, rich in vitamin C. Heads of cabbage are medium in size, dense. Head of cabbage weight 2-4.5 kg. Ripens in 124 days. Productivity 6-10 kg / sq. m.
"Slava-1305"	Ripens in 80-100 days. Unpretentious in cultivation. Light green heads of cabbage are dense. Their weight is 3-4.5 kg. The variety is high-yielding, resistant to low temperatures.
"Kazachok" F1	An early ripe hybrid. Ripens in 95-112 days. Heads weight up to 1.5 kg. Cold resistant. Productivity 3.5-4.5 kg / sq. m. The variety is resistant to cracking and disease. Excellent taste.
"Transfer" F1	The hybrid ripens in 100-110 days. Resistant to temperature changes, cracking. Delicate green heads of cabbage weigh 1-1.5 kg. White inside.
Taurus F1	Hybrid. One of the highest yields. Ripens in 95-100 days after germination. The weight of a head of cabbage can reach 6 kg. Resistant to diseases, cracking, low temperatures. The variety is distinguished by very high taste qualities.
Copenhagen Market	Danish variety of early maturing cabbage that ripens in 115 days. A neat shape of a grayish-green head of cabbage, leaves with a fine structure distinguish this variety. Average weight 1-2.5 kg. Productivity 4.5 kg / sq. m. Cold-resistant. However, keeping quality is low.
"Early Ditmar"	Popular variety. Ripens 105-115 days after germination. High-yielding: 5.5 kg / sq. m. Small heads of cabbage weigh 2 kg on average. The leaves are very juicy, thin. If the fruits are not removed from the garden in time, they will crack strongly.
"Zolotovorotskaya"	Ripens in just 55 days after transplanting. Heads of cabbage are compact, weighing up to 2 kg. The variety is resistant to cracking. It tolerates temperature changes normally. Excellent taste.
Emma F1	The earliest hybrid that ripens in just 45-55 days after sowing the seeds. A head of cabbage can weigh up to 1.5 kg.

How to get a good harvest of early cabbage

It is not enough just to sow the seeds of early white cabbage outdoors. There are several secrets, knowing which, you will be guaranteed an excellent harvest.

It is worth choosing cabbage according to climate conditions, soil quality

• Let's start by buying seeds. In no case should they be purchased from hands, but in specialized stores. Buying from your hands is fraught with the fact that you may get a bad harvest, or your garden will not grow at all what you expected.
• Packages with high quality seeds should contain detailed information: the name of the company, the batch number, for which region they are intended (the variety should be suitable for the climatic characteristics of your region), ripening dates, shelf life (usually 4-5 years). The latter is very important.
• If the expiration date is not specified, then it is better to refrain from buying. Don't buy expired seeds. Today, seeds can be ordered on the Internet, which will make it possible to quickly find what you need and will save time and money if you make "joint purchases" on wholesale sites.
• In order not to be without early cabbage at all, buy a little bit of different varieties of seeds from different producers: if some do not sprout or turn out to be low-yielding, then others will not let you down.

Tip # 2. Early varieties of cabbage should be planted in early March and finished in May. The soil should be light, moderately moist and loose.

Review of the best varieties of cabbage

This vegetable crop is one of the most popular and frequently grown for its valuable qualities. White cabbage began to be cultivated in the 4th century BC. During all this time, it underwent various modifications, although until the 2nd century AD there were about only 5 of its varieties. And only at the beginning of the 20th century, when active breeding work began, new varieties began to appear. Today, the best varieties of white cabbage are distinguished according to various properties and criteria.

Before choosing the desired variety, you should decide what it will be intended for, because early, mid-ripening and late-ripening varieties satisfy various consumer goals. For example, early cabbage cannot be stored for a long time, has a delicate taste, and is resistant to shooting. It is consumed mainly fresh. The "Golden Hectare" described above is considered to be the best variety among the early ones. The varieties that ripen later have a longer shelf life, are resistant to high summer temperatures, and have an average shelf life.

The earliest variety of white cabbage is considered a variety called "Malachite"

Late varieties are designed for long-term storage. They grow and develop rather slowly. During the growing season, they do not require special care, they are resistant to pests and cold weather. They are also intended for fermentation. They are grown for sale in winter.

1. "Malachite". The earliest variety of white cabbage. Heads of cabbage of this variety are small and firm. Weight - no more than 2 kilograms. They are very juicy, spreading with a moderately dense structure. They grow well in warm and temperate climates. Need frequent watering. Growing fast. If a variety of this cabbage is planted in a greenhouse, then the growing season can be reduced to 5 days.
2. Dobrovolskaya. This variety is considered one of the most productive. It is also very sweet and juicy. The weight of a head of cabbage can reach 8 kilograms. Average weight is 5 kilograms. It has good keeping quality and natural protection from many pests and diseases, due to which it achieves high yields. Dobrovolskaya cabbage can be stored for up to five months.
3. "Krautman" F The variety is hybrid. It is characterized by a dense structure of the fruit, which weighs up to 5 kilograms. The stump is small. The fruits do not crack even with sudden changes in the weather.
4. "Dumas". Heads ripen for approximately 55 days. Heads of cabbage have a rounded shape. Weigh from 0.8 to 1.5 kilograms.Not prone to cracking. This variety of early white cabbage is grown in greenhouses.
5. Zarya. An early ripe variety does not shoot, does not crack, small heads of cabbage weigh 1 kilogram.
6. "Malachite". Cabbage of this variety ripens a maximum in a couple of months. Heads of cabbage are medium in size, firm.
7. "Number one Gribovsky 147". The ripening period is only three weeks. It can grow on different soils, except for acidic ones, on which it can be affected by keel. The head of cabbage has a rounded shape, small. Weight 1-1.5 kilograms. The density is average.
8. "Early ripe". Ripens a week earlier than the previous variety. Ripening takes place amicably, which makes it convenient to harvest. Has a good presentation. According to the description, the variety is close to the June variety described above.

When choosing a variety, pay attention to all the small nuances.

Heading "Question-answer"

Question number 1. What influences the formation of a head of cabbage? Why can't I grow it?

The reasons may vary.

1. Poor quality seeds.
2. Unfortunate landing site.
3. The soil is acidic.
4. Cabbage lacks trace elements.
5. Inappropriate weather. Heat can inhibit plant growth.
6. Rare loosening and watering. Read also the article: → “How to water cabbage? 4 ways of watering ".

Question number 2. Is it possible to grow white cabbage again from a stump left in the ground?

Yes, you can. Many tiny heads of cabbage will appear from the stump. If you want to grow a full-fledged head of cabbage, all but one of them must be removed and looked after as for ordinary seedlings. And you can leave as many heads of cabbage as you want. But full-fledged heads of cabbage will not grow out of them.

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