The best varieties of red cabbage

The low prevalence of red cabbage in the beds of domestic gardeners can be explained by two main reasons. Firstly, it sits in the garden for a long time, so many summer residents are afraid that the heads of cabbage will not ripen before frost. Secondly, the spicy, bitter taste of red cabbage is not to everyone's liking, and not in all culinary fields it can replace white cabbage.

So, new hybrids and varieties of red cabbage they are devoid of these shortcomings. Hybrids have been bred that ripen in just 70-90 days! And many of them do not sin with the notorious wit and bitterness. Yes, fully her "red" sister will not replace white cabbage, but this vitamin, low-calorie and practically carbohydrate-free vegetable will definitely help you to diversify and in the literal sense of the word decorate the menu.

Here it is necessary to name the third, very commonplace reason for the low prevalence of red cabbage - they just know little about it. Therefore, in continuation of the topic of growing red cabbage, we propose to learn about the best varieties of red cabbage with photos and descriptions.

Note that early varieties of red cabbage, which ripen in less than 70-100 days, are not suitable for long-term storage. These are juicy, salad varieties that are intended for summer and autumn consumption. They are usually stored for 1-3 months. But medium (120-150) and late (150-180 days) varieties can lie until spring, or even until summer, without vitamin losses.

The best varieties of red cabbage (photo, description)

Red cabbage Gako 741

Let's start our excursion from the most widespread, the most recognizable variety of red cabbage Gako 741 in the territory of the post-Soviet space, bred back in 1943. It belongs to the mid-late varieties (130-150 days). Heads of cabbage grow quite large, weighing up to 3 kg, purple-gray, with a waxy bloom, flat-rounded. Red cabbage Gako 741 is suitable for long-term storage (until the end of spring), and bitterness disappears over time. This variety is characterized by increased cold resistance and resistance to cracking. The best red cabbage variety for those who love reliable, time-tested, trouble-free varieties.

Red cabbage Gako 741

Red cabbage Kalibos

You fall in love with this plant at first sight. Some gardeners joke that red cabbage Kalibos It's a pity even to eat - it looks no worse than roses in the garden! And all thanks to the unique elongated, teardrop-shaped head of cabbage. Moreover, the heads of cabbage relative to other varieties of "blue" cabbage are not small, weighing 2-2.5 kg, not too dense. They are painted in a bright red-violet color, the leaves are very juicy and delicate, without the characteristic "coarse fiber" even in the veins. Many gardeners call Kalibos the most delicious of red cabbage. But it is precisely this tenderness that makes Kalibos red cabbage unsuitable for long-term storage and requires care during transportation. The variety belongs to the mid-season, ripens in 140-150 days. Differs in cold resistance.

Red cabbage KalibosRed cabbage Kalibos

Red cabbage Primero F1

This Dutch selection hybrid is considered universal, as it is suitable for both early spring and later planting. The main advantage red cabbage variety Primero F1 - early ripening periods (75-80 days), which are combined with good keeping quality, resistance to cracking, cold, many diseases and the ability to survive for a long time "in the bud". The leaves are quite juicy, without bitterness, the average weight of the heads of cabbage is 1.5-2 kg, the color is dark purple, with a waxy bloom, the shape is round, neat, compact. The variety is well suited for growing for sale - heads of cabbage are dense, attractive, well tolerated during transportation.

Red cabbage Primero F1

Red cabbage Stone head

Another old one, on a par with Gako 741, variety of red cabbage. Stone head It has a number of disadvantages - it is a low yield, and a tendency to cracking, and not too good keeping quality (as for a mid-season variety). Nevertheless, the seeds of red cabbage Stone Head continue to be sold, which means that there is still a desire for it. We will not bypass this veteran of "red cabbage" either. So, heads of cabbage of this variety mature in 120-145 days, they are quite dense, red-purple in color, weighing up to 1.5 kg. Heads of cabbage ripen not amicably, but are well transported. Red cabbage Stone head is intended for fresh consumption in autumn and early winter.

Red cabbage Stone head

Red cabbage Mikhnevskaya

Bred on the basis of the famous Dutch variety Langerdaker in 1973 by Soviet breeders MOVIR, variety of red cabbage Mikhnevskaya still remains one of the most popular mid-season varieties of "red" cabbage. The growing season is 98-130 days, heads of cabbage grow weighing 1.4-3 kg, violet-red in color with a bluish bloom, very dense, round or slightly elongated. The variety is well stored until March, has a high transportability. The red cabbage variety Mikhnevskaya is considered to be relatively resistant to drought, cold and disease.

Red cabbage Mikhnevskaya

Red cabbage Mars

Mars red cabbage variety - Czech selection. Belongs to mid-late varieties (growing season - 140-160 days), among which it stands out for its excellent, slightly pungent taste. Heads of cabbage grow not too large, weighing up to one and a half kilograms, not very dense, flat-rounded, dark purple, and noticeably lighter in the cut. Mars red cabbage has a high yield and resistance to cracking.

Red cabbage Mars

Red cabbage Benefis F1

A relatively new and very promising hybrid of cabbage of the Russian selection Benefis F1 belongs to the mid-season (growing season - 120-125 days). This is a rather powerful plant, covered with a dense waxy bloom.Among its advantages are excellent taste, suitability for use both fresh and pickled, resistance to most cabbage diseases, small internal stump, good keeping quality. Heads of cabbage cabbage of Benefis F1 variety grow from 1.5 to 2.6 kg, dense, rounded, red-purple in color.

Red cabbage Benefis F1

Red cabbage Nurima F1

Perhaps the earliest representative of red cabbage from Dutch breeding hybrids. The growing season is only 70-80 days. Thus, having planted seeds in March, in July you can enjoy fresh, bright, vitamin salads. But you can plant this cabbage in May or June, harvesting in September. Nurima F1 red cabbage hybrid has a well-developed but compact rosette, which is very convenient for using lutrasil or other covering material. Heads of cabbage grow medium-sized, weighing 1-2 kg, absolutely round, purple.

Red cabbage Nurima F1

Juno red cabbage

A very tasty variety of red cabbage from late, vegetation period - 130-160 days. The bush is compact, the heads of cabbage grow small, rounded, weighing 1-1.2 kg, purple outside and the same inside, with a strong waxy bloom. Juno red cabbage variety perfectly stored and transported, but the yield from the "square" is low - up to 4 kg. It is resistant to major diseases.

Juno red cabbage

Red cabbage Garanci F1

A medium-late, powerful, high-yielding hybrid of French-bred Gansi F1 red cabbage, "sharpened" for good keeping quality (up to May), without a tendency to internal decay. In addition, it stands well "on the vine", does not crack. With proper care and feeding, it can demonstrate a very high yield (8-9 tons per hectare). Heads of cabbage red cabbage hybrid F1 Garsi grow large (2.5-3 kg), intensely red in the cut, elongated oval. The growing season is 130-140 days.

Red cabbage Garanci F1

Red cabbage Rodima F1

A late-ripening variety of Dutch selection, suitable for long-term storage, up to June. The growing season is 120-140 days. Heads of cabbage grow large, weighing 2-4 kg, with beautiful dark red leaves. The leaves themselves are juicy, crunchy, and do not lose their freshness for a long time. Hybrid red cabbage Rodima F1 suitable both for fresh consumption and for processing. Heads of cabbage ripen together, they can stand in the field for a long time, do not crack. To increase the yield, this hybrid is recommended to be grown under cover.

Red cabbage Rodima F1

Red cabbage Firebird

Of the new varieties of domestic selection, it should be noted the mid-early variety with large heads of cabbage called Firebird. Red cabbage This variety has a growing season of 95-105 days, and during this short period it manages to grow heads weighing from 2 to 3.5 kg. Heads of cabbage stand well in the field, do not crack. They are stored calmly until spring. Red cabbage Firebird is very tasty, with a very dense, bright red-purple head of cabbage, short inner stalk. Recommended for consumption both fresh and pickled. Excellent transportability.

Red cabbage Firebird

Red cabbage Autoro F1

Another popular hybrid of Dutch breeding, characterized by dense, light purple heads of cabbage slightly elongated, weighing 1.5-2 kg. Red cabbage Autoro F1 possesses succulent foliage that can be stored for 4-5 months. It is a mid-season variety with a growing season of 110-130 days. Not prone to cracking, suitable for transportation over long distances. Suitable for both early spring and later planting.

Red cabbage Autoro F1

Red cabbage Kyoto F1

This is a Japanese cabbage hybrid, very early, suitable for both spring cultivation (growing season 70-75 days) and summer (growing season 75-85 days). Hybrid red cabbage Kyoto F1 among its relatives it stands out for its bright purple color and shiny heads of cabbage. The plant is powerful, but compact, the weight of the heads of cabbage is from 1.5 to 2.5 kg, they are spherical in shape. The crop is stored for 2-4 months, it can stand "on the vine" for some time on the field without cracking. Suitable for both fresh use and processing.

Red cabbage Kyoto F1

Red cabbage Varna F1

Hybrid red cabbage Varna F1 - Japanese selection, but recently it has become a real discovery and even a "hit" among domestic gardeners due to its very presentable appearance, long shelf life and drought resistance. This is a mid-season (vegetation period - 120-130 days) hybrid with very beautiful, bright, dark red heads of slightly elongated shape, red-purple in the cut, very dense, weighing 1.5-3 kg. It is appreciated for its excellent taste properties, suitability for consumption both fresh and pickled, the ability to be stored for a long time. Red cabbage Varna F1 is a high-yielding hybrid (from a "square" - 8-10 kg). The hybrid is positioned as disease- and heat-resistant.

Red cabbage Varna F1

Of course, this is not a complete list of the best red cabbage varieties. Among the early ripening varieties and hybrids can be distinguished as Romanov F1, Intro F1, Lyudmila F1, Early Languadeaker, Boxer, Drumond, Anthracite F1, Avangard F1, Red Jewel F1, Ranchero F1, Red Dynasty F1; among mid-season - Rawdon F1, Rocky F1, Rubin, Rebecca F1, Garat F1, Vorox F1, Paletta; from later - Regilius F1, Fuego F1, Langedeiker late, Lectro F1, Rexoma F1, Roxy F.

Tatiana Kuzmenko, member of the editorial board Sobcor of the Internet edition “AtmAgro. Agroindustrial Bulletin "

The Mediterranean coast is considered to be the homeland of cabbage, and it was European breeders who bred its red-headed variety. It contains an order of magnitude more vitamins and microelements than the white-headed "relative", has a prophylactic effect against a number of diseases, and is stored longer.

Therefore, it has become popular with domestic gardeners, who grow it with pleasure.

Red cabbage - description of the species

Red cabbage bears fruit with heads of purple, mainly red, shades, which are given by the natural enzyme anthocyanin. They are dense and elastic to the touch, and the inner leaves are closely adjacent to each other and retain their color on the cuts.

The harvesting period divides varieties into early, middle and late (up to 160 days). Mainly on the latter, since the time of biological maturation in her is longer than that of the "white". The average yield and juiciness of red leaf leaves is less, but it is more resistant to diseases and less sensitive to the actions of garden pests, cold weather, and is noticeably richer in nutrients.

Often, vegetables are used to prepare fresh salads, side dishes, but the nutritional characteristics of some varieties make it possible to successfully pickle and ferment cabbage.

Useful properties of red cabbage

The high content of potassium, a set of vitamins B and PP, ascorbic acid, carotene, organic enzymes is responsible for the special usefulness of red cabbage. The vegetable is low-calorie, widely used in dietary and proper nutrition, and is useful for the gastrointestinal tract.

Anthocyanins remove toxins and heavy metals (radiation) from the body, phytoncides fight infectious diseases (including tubercle bacillus). The use of cabbage has a beneficial effect on the general condition of a person, the freshness and elasticity of the skin, the cardiovascular system.

Features of agricultural technology

Cultivation of red cabbage is similar to white cabbage, and the first step is to prepare seedlings in greenhouses (if desired, on protected open ground). The seeds are planted in the ground 1-1.5 cm deep, at a distance of 8-10 cm. The ideal temperature for growth is 15-18 degrees Celsius. It is transferred to open soil after the appearance of 5-6 leaves (after about 40-50 days).

Red cabbage is also planted by seed method, but this requires preparation (hardening) of seeds. They are placed in 50-degree water for 20 minutes, then cooled in cold water for a couple of minutes. It will not be superfluous to place them in a nutrient solution (1 teaspoon of nitrophosphate per liter of boiled water, rinse and leave in the refrigerator for 24 hours).

Important! The plot for cabbage must be prepared in the fall, observing the crop rotation (cabbage should not grow on it for 3-4 years, it is good if tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, and legumes were previously cultivated here). The vegetable loves "light", "fluffy", oxygen-rich and well-fertilized soil, therefore it is necessary to dig it up for the first time in the fall, adding fertilizers (mineral, manure, compost, wood ash). The same must be done in the spring before planting, and in the future, the land will need to be regularly loosened and fertilized with top dressing.

Cabbage intended for long-term storage (the optimal storage temperature is about 0 degrees) is best harvested in October, preferably in dry weather. The more frost-resistant species tolerates slight frosts, but one should beware of frostbite of the heads of cabbage, due to which further storage problems are possible.

Planting and caring for red cabbage outdoors

Fortified seedlings of early maturing varieties (70-90 days of ripening) are transferred to open ground, starting in April (a decade depends on the climate in a particular year). When planting, the layout of the holes is 70 (60) by 40 (30) centimeters. Late-ripening varieties (130-160 days) and mid-ripening (100-120 days) are transferred in April-May, planted at the rate of 70 (60) by 60 (50) centimeters.

For red cabbage seedlings, 15-centimeter deep holes are prepared, which are spilled with a small amount of water (preferably warmed up in the sun) and some fertilizers (mineral, potassium, urea, ammonium nitrate) are added. After planting, be sure to watered with a couple of liters of water, preferably warm, loosen the ground around the plant and huddle a little. The first 5-7 days, seedlings require daily watering.

Attention! After 7-10 days it is necessary to add the first "top dressing" (10 grams of urea per bush), and before the rows close - nitrophoska (15-20 grams per plant). It is also recommended to fertilize the soil with potassium and superphosphate (two teaspoons per "square" during the period of active leaf growth), and 4-5 tablespoons during the formation of heads.

Planting by seed method is carried out to a depth of about 4-5 centimeters, according to a scheme similar to the "seedling" method. 4 seeds are dropped into the hole, sprinkled with earth mixed with humus, peat or wood ash. Thinning of rows can be carried out after 2-3 leaves appear on the plants, and when they grow up to 15 centimeters, leave the strongest sprout. Be sure to sprinkle and water.

Caring for cabbage during growth requires regular loosening of the soil and maintaining its moisture content (at a level of 70-80%, it only hurts more), a little hilling, 2-3 times fertilization of the soil (but not overfeeding with nitrogenous fertilizers) and the destruction of weeds and pests.

How red cabbage grows

Red cabbage belongs to two-year-old plants, therefore it bears fruit in the first year, in the next - it forms round, brown-brown seeds that ripen in 8-12 cm pods. A branched and strong root system transforms into a short root stem, "stump", small internodes. Round and oval heads of cabbage (sometimes cone-shaped) are formed on it, surrounded by outer leaves.

The period of growth and ripening of red cabbage depends on the specific variety, and on average is longer than that of white cabbage. Heads of cabbage are formed in smaller sizes, but more elastic and dense, within 1-4 kilograms. The plant loves moist soil, but not "flooded meadows", and sunlight, the lack of which affects the rate of maturation, the quality of the vegetable and the size of the harvest.

The best varieties of red cabbage

Years of cultivation have allowed agronomists and gardeners to identify the very best varieties of red cabbage, each of which has its own merits. These include:

Calibros

A variety of mid-ripening red cabbage (also called calibios), tolerates cool weather and moist soil well, ripens in 100-110 days. The pride of Czech breeding. Heads of cabbage grow cone-shaped, purple and red-purple in color, weighing up to 2 kilograms.

Differs in tenderness, sweetness and juiciness of leaves, excellent taste, it is used in cooking fresh and fermented. High yield combined with long shelf life (up to 4 months).

Pallet

Refers to late-ripening species, with a ripening period of 140-150 days, resistant to weather fluctuations. The shape of the heads is round, the color is purple with reddish tints, the weight is 1.3-1.8 kilograms, the shelf life is more than 4 months. Cabbage leaves are not very juicy, culinary specialists are used fresh or after processing.

Stone head

The mid-ripening variety (about 125 days) is distinguished by its increased yield, resistance to traditional diseases of cabbage and a large weight of round-oval heads of bright purple color - up to 3.5 kg. It tolerates transportation without problems and is well preserved.

Nurima F1

This early maturing variety comes from Holland and F stands for hybrid. It ripens in 70-80 days and can be planted from March to June. The small size of the plant, with purple round elastic heads (weighing 1-2 kg), makes it easy to use covering materials. Resistant to significant climate changes, not afraid of diseases and garden pests.

Early varieties of red cabbage

In growth time, some early-ripening red cabbage varieties can be compared with white cabbage, up to two harvests per season. Among them:

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Example F1

Round, dense structure vegetables grow in 75-80 days up to 2-2.5 kilograms. Heads of cabbage on the cut are purple, not prone to cracking, well "stand" in the field for a long time. The hybrid variety is not susceptible to Fusarium and bears fruit abundantly. The leaves are covered with a waxy coating, without bitterness, they are used fresh and in vegetable salads.

Early Langedeiker

It is characterized by a small size of a leaf rosette and a short ripening period (early ripening variety). Red and purple heads of cabbage are medium in size, round-oval, of medium elasticity, up to 2 kg by weight. Used fresh in the kitchen.

Topaz

The variety ripens in 95-110 days and is also suitable for growing in autumn. Loves light and moisture, resistant to cold. Heads of cabbage are round, deep purple in color, with high taste. Suitable for canning and salads.

Medium varieties of red cabbage

The 100-day red cabbage with a short ripening period makes its mid-season varieties the most popular among gardeners. Including:

Auto F1

The variety is cultivated as a hybrid, ripens for about 120 days, the heads of cabbage grow slightly oval, up to 2 kilograms, elastic structure with thin leaves. Productivity is high, can be stored from 4 months. When growing, one should be especially wary of the "keel" disease. Vegetables are eaten fresh and are suitable for processing.

Vorox F1

The hybrid grows in 110-120 days, fruiting in elastic heads of cabbage weighing up to 3 kg. Leaves of a purple hue, with a noticeable waxy bloom. Low yield, suitable for salads.

Gako

Ripening occurs 110-120 days after the transfer of seedlings to open ground. Heads of cabbage have a violet-gray color with shine, weight - up to 3 kilograms. Freshly picked vegetable tastes a little bitter, but this goes away after a short storage period, which can last up to six months.

Mikhnevskaya

The Russian variety bears fruit in 110-120 days, the heads of cabbage are red-purple in color, the maximum is 3 kg. Average yield, long storage time. On cabbage leaves, a waxy coating is clearly visible, and the taste allows them to be used fresh, if desired, canned.

Late varieties of red cabbage

Late-ripening red cabbage stands out for its long-term storage capacity and large heads of cabbage. Among the varieties stand out:

Rodima F1

Ripens in a period from 120 to 140 days, giving heads of dark purple color up to 4 kilograms in weight, with excellent taste characteristics. Vegetables are not susceptible to cracking, can last until next summer, preferably fresh.

Langedeiker late

A high-yielding variety that gives 3 kg dark purple giant cabbages in 150-160 days. They are of dense structure, round. Recommended for use in salads, well stored and transported.

Popular varieties of red cabbage

Domestic gardeners have chosen a number of varieties of red cabbage, which can be considered the most popular. Among them are vegetables of different ripening periods and storage periods, sizes and taste characteristics.

Vanguard F1

The variety belongs to the mid-season, gives heads of cabbage with good taste. They are oval, dense, purple in section and with blue-green leaves covered with a waxy coating. Red cabbage grows up to 2 and a little kilograms.

Anthracite F1

Also a representative of mid-ripening, ripening in 120-130 days. Heads of cabbage of a pronounced purple color, weighing up to 2.5 kg, round in shape, with juicy leaves. A high-yielding variety that can be stored until winter and is preferred fresh in cooking.

Boxer

Early ripe cabbage, with red-purple heads of cabbage, about 1.5 kilograms, and "silvery" wax bloom on the leaves. Grown for seasonal consumption.

Drumond

Refers to early maturing varieties. Heads of cabbage are light purple in color, small, about 1.5-2 kilograms. The yield is stable, due to its taste it is also used in canning.

Stone head 447

It is considered mid-season, ripening in 110-130 days. Heads of cabbage are violet-red, grow small - up to 1.5-2 kilograms, unstable to cracking. Stores poorly, but tastes good when fresh.

Kissendrup

An early ripe variety with large, 2 kg heads of dark red color. Small shelf life, cultivated for direct use.

Summer debut

Also early ripe cabbage, with small, up to 1.5 kilograms, purple heads of cabbage. Resistant to both cold and heat.

Ludmila

Early maturing, with excellent taste. Heads of cabbage grow up to 2 kilograms, purple in color at the cut, and with green leaves.

Maxila

Late-ripening cabbage, with a storage period until March of the new year. Heads of cabbage up to 1.5 kilograms grow in 150-160 days.

Mars

Mid-season variety, ripens in 110 days. Heads of cabbage are dark purple, from 1 to 2 kilograms. Cabbage is prized for its taste and a set of useful microelements.

Reviews

There are two types of reviews about red cabbage - from the gardeners who cultivate it, and the chefs who use the vegetable in the kitchen. The former talk about the growing process, lamenting the difficulties in the beginning, but agree that the attention paid is rewarded with abundant and tasty harvests. The latter are only touted, showing off the number of recipes with her.

Both categories, among the main advantages of red cabbage, name the possibility of long-term storage and a lot of vitamins that do not "disappear" in its process.Thus, even in the height of winter, a fresh and healthy red cabbage salad can be on the table.

The difference between white and red cabbage in color and chemical composition. Red cabbage is stored much better, while maintaining all the beneficial properties.

Red cabbage varieties

Like most cruciferous plants, red cabbage varieties can be early-ripening, mid-ripening, and late.

The highest taste and shelf life of such varieties as Kalibos, Auto, Rubin MS, Gako.

Based on the characteristics, each gardener will be able to choose the most suitable variety of red cabbage. The appearance of red cabbage (photo) is usually illustrated on the package with seeds.

• Pallet - late ripening red cabbage variety (150 days). A round head of cabbage, weighing up to 1.8 kg, is excellently stored.
• Nurima F1 is an early variety (80 days), a head of cabbage of excellent taste, average weight 2.5 kg, not intended for long-term storage.
• Kalibos - a variety of medium ripening, cone-shaped heads of cabbage up to 2 kg, not whimsical to the cultivation conditions.
• Stone Head is a late variety with a high yield and is not susceptible to diseases.

How to grow red cabbage properly?

Depending on the variety, a head of red cabbage is formed in 105-200 days. It can be grown by seed and seedlings.

With the seed method of growing red cabbage, a large number of seeds are consumed, moreover, at the beginning of the growing season, the sprouts require careful care. Sowing with seeds in the southern regions is carried out in March-April, in the northern regions, the term is shifted to the period April-June.

How to properly grow by seed?

The calibrated seeds are pickled in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, or they are immersed in hot water (50 ° C) for 20 minutes, and then cooled. The prepared seeds are sown in fertile soil, sowing 4 seeds in each hole. Sprinkle them on top with soil or a mixture of peat and humus. The minimum distance between the holes is 60 cm, and cabbage seeds are planted to a depth of 4 cm. To protect future seedlings from cruciferous fleas, the soil is powdered with ash.

When 2-3 true leaves are formed on the plants, thinning is carried out, leaving 2 copies in each hole, and after a while another one is removed in favor of the better developed one. Seedlings of red cabbage carefully removed from the hole can be transplanted. The plant remaining in the hole is spud.

Seedling method of growing

Seeds are prepared in the same way before sowing. You can germinate cabbage seedlings on the windowsill in seedling boxes or pots, in greenhouses, unheated greenhouses, or in open nurseries.

Prepared soil is poured into the boxes, consisting of equal parts of sod land and peat. With this method of growing seedlings, it is important to monitor the temperature regime - the column should not fall below the 16-20 ° C mark until shoots appear. After that, the temperature is reduced for a week to 8 ° C, and after that the seedlings are grown at a temperature of 12-15 ° C.

Red cabbage seedlings are ready for transplanting by May, when 5-6 leaves have formed on the plant and it is well hardened.

Before transplanting, prepare the soil in the same way as for white cabbage. Best of all, red cabbage grows on fertile, loose and light soils with an acidity of 5.5-7.0 pH. On acidic soil, red cabbage does not grow at all. The best place for this crop would be a well-lit ridge that has been home to cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, legumes, beets or potatoes last year. So that the plants are not affected by the keel, the red cabbage is returned to the previous place of cultivation after 4 years. The soil on the ridge has been prepared since autumn, adding organic matter. If there is none, use nitroammofosk as a fertilizer.

Transplanting grown red cabbage seedlings is carried out according to the following technology: potassium fertilizer or ammonium nitrate is introduced into the hole, the fertilizer is mixed with the soil, spilled with a small amount of water, and the seedlings are planted. The soil around is compacted, after which it is spilled with warm water.

Caring for red cabbage

Further measures for the cultivation of red cabbage are reduced to weeding, loosening the soil, hilling and timely watering.

Watering... Like any other type of cabbage, this crop is moisture-loving. Lack of moisture affects the yield and quality of the heads of cabbage. It is useful from time to time to carry out abundant sprinkling of red cabbage plantings so that the drops drip from the leaves. Moisture for this type of cabbage is extremely necessary during the formation of rosettes of leaves, their growth until the moment of closing in the aisles. Also, abundant watering should be carried out during the period of head formation. However, you should not flood the plantings, since red cabbage does not tolerate stagnant moisture and excessively moist soil.

Loosening and hilling... The first loosening of plantings is carried out a week after planting. Caring for red cabbage involves regular aeration of the soil for good root development of the plant. When the third loosening is carried out, the stalk of the cabbage is spud up to the level of the first leaves.

Top dressing... During the period of active growth of leaves, cabbage is fed with nitrogen fertilizer, and when the head of cabbage begins to form, phosphorus and potassium should dominate in the feeding. If there is a lot of nitrogen, the plant will continue to grow leaves to the detriment of head formation.

Diseases and pests... Cabbage is badly damaged by aphids, moths, thrips, cabbage and scoop, fleas, flies. But most often the cabbage dies from the keel. In wet and rainy weather, cabbage can be affected by vascular and mucous bacteriosis, fusarium.

Control methods for all types of cabbage are the same. Keel will be saved only by maintaining the correct crop rotation. For insects, insecticides or folk methods are used: dusting with tobacco dust and ash, spraying with infusions of garlic, onions or wormwood.

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Red cabbage varieties

Heads of red cabbage can have a color from dark lilac to red-scarlet hue. The same part is used for food as that of white cabbage.

Early varieties of red cabbage

Boxer

The shape of the head is rounded, the color is violet-red. The head of cabbage is dense, its average weight is 1.6 kg. Suitable for fresh consumption.

Drumond

The variety has a dense, compact rosette. The heads of cabbage are round, weighing 1.5–2 kg. Suitable for fresh consumption.

Languadeaker

The diameter of the rosette is 40 cm. The shape of the heads is rounded-oval, the color is red-violet. Heads of cabbage are large, medium-dense, weighing 1–2 kg.

Mars MC

The period from germination to the start of harvest is 105–110 days. The semi-raised rosette reaches a height of 50–60 cm. The shape of the head is round-flat, the color is dark purple. The head of cabbage has an average density, reaching 1.3–1.5 kg in weight. The variety has a high yield and resistance to cracking.

Example F1

The period from germination to the start of harvest is 80–90 days. The shape of the heads of cabbage is round. Heads of cabbage are dense, large, weighing on average 4 kg. The variety is resistant to cracking.

Ranitop

The shape of the head is round, the color on the cut is dark purple. The head of cabbage has an average density. The mass of a head of cabbage reaches 2 kg.

Ranchero F1

The head of cabbage is of medium size, wavy along the edge, slightly bubbly, very dense, purple color. The mass of a head of cabbage is 1–1.5 kg. The variety has a high taste.

Revue

The variety is characterized by an extended harvest period. The weight of a head of cabbage averages 0.8–1.2 kg.

Mid-season varieties of red cabbage

Vanguard F1

The head of cabbage is large, slightly wavy along the edge, slightly bubbly. Outside, the color is dark purple, blue-green on the cut. The weight of a head of cabbage is on average 2.2 kg.

Anthracite

The head of cabbage is dense, medium-sized, slightly wavy along the edge, slightly bubbly. The color of the head is purple. The mass reaches 2.3 kg.

Gako

The period from germination to the start of harvest is 100–136 days. The shape of the head of cabbage is rounded; on the cut, the head of cabbage has a red-violet tint with a waxy coating, due to which a metallic sheen appears. The head of cabbage is dense, of medium size, weight is 1.2–3.5 kg. The variety is characterized by a long shelf life (until spring), has good resistance to diseases and pests.

Calibose

The period from planting seedlings in the ground to the beginning of harvest takes 110-120 days. The shape of the head of cabbage is conical, the size is medium. The variety has high taste and is suitable for fresh use.

Stone head

The period from germination to the start of harvest is 105–135 days. The heads are round, with a diameter of 13–16 cm. The variety is characterized by resistance to cracking. Not suitable for storage.

Mikhnevskaya

The period from germination to the start of harvest is 98–130 days. The shape of the head of cabbage is round-flat, the diameter is 13-16 cm. The color on the section is rich red-violet. The head of cabbage is very dense, its weight is 1.4–2.9 kg. The variety can be stored for a long time.

Rubin MC

The period from germination to the beginning of harvest takes 120–130 days. The shape of the head of cabbage is round-flat, the color is dark purple. The head of cabbage is dense, weighing 1–2 kg. The variety is characterized by high yield, long shelf life (up to January) and suitability for transportation.

The specific name of the cabbage capitata supposedly comes from the ancient Roman word "kaput", which translates as a head. Apparently, the cabbage got its name for the peculiar structure of the head of cabbage.

Topaz

The period from germination to the start of harvest is 110–130 days. The head of cabbage is dense, weighing up to 2.5 kg. The taste is high. Stored during the first half of winter.

Late varieties of red cabbage

Languadeaker

It has a dense, oval-shaped head of cabbage. Weight - up to 3 kg. The leaves are purple. The variety has a high yield and good keeping quality. Late varieties of red cabbage.

Maxila

The period from germination to the start of harvest is 135–150 days. Dense heads of cabbage reach 3 kg in weight. In the autumn, the leaves are rough; during storage, the taste improves. The variety is characterized by long shelf life, it is used from January to March.

Rodima F1

It has rounded heads of cabbage, weighing 4 kg. The leaves are dark purple. The variety is resistant to head cracking and can be stored for a long time. It is characterized by good taste.

Rona

The head is round. The head of cabbage is dense, weighing 2.5–4 kg. The variety is characterized by a long shelf life, it can lie until the next harvest.

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