Cabbage varieties for outdoor cultivation
It is important to choose the right varieties of cabbage for outdoor use, especially given the variable weather and the nuances of growing in a particular region.
Cabbage varieties for outdoor cultivation
Varieties of vegetables
Modern agricultural technologies make it possible to grow not only the usual white cabbage, but also cauliflower, Peking, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, and Savoy cabbage. Some of the species have been susceptible to hybridization, so they are grown even in the middle lane.
For temperate climates, it is recommended to choose early or medium vegetable varieties. This allows you to harvest before frost. Hybrid species withstand temperature changes or planting in unfavorable soil well.
White cabbage
White cabbage is a versatile vegetable. There are the following types of early and medium ripeness:
- Rinda F1;
- Cossack F1;
- June;
- Dumas F1;
- Tobia F1;
- Glory 1305
- Atria F1;
- Dobrovodskaya;
- Midor F1;
- Megaton F
These plants are suitable for open ground, as they ripen early and are highly resistant to cold or unfed soil.
Early species
The early ripening varieties are suitable for consumption both fresh and processed.
Early species parameters:
- They have a low keeping quality, therefore, they are not recommended to store them longer than 3-4 months.
- Withstand short-term adverse conditions.
- They grow in cramped conditions.
- Undemanding to soil, suitable for open ground.
Rinda F1 and Kazachok F1 ripen in 70 days. They have small heads of cabbage that weigh no more than 1.5 kg. The fruits are friable, light green, with soft crunchy leaves. This is a good species, since it is almost not affected by rot and flea beetles.
June's head weighs on average 2 kg. The ripening period is 60-70 days. It is planted several times per season. With an uneven harvest, the heads of cabbage do not bloom in the garden bed, do not crack on the ground.
Dumas matures in about 90 days, but is still considered early. The head of cabbage is dense, green in color, with pronounced white veins. The fruits are not large, the average weight is about 1.4 kg. Resistant to cracking, tolerates transportation well.
Tobia is a hybrid culture. Heads of cabbage reach a weight of 6 kg, have a large number of layers of leaves and a small stump. The variety is not easy, but does not crack when overgrown. When growing, it is resistant to diseases and infections.
Medium ripe white cabbage
Cabbage keeps well
Medium ripe white cabbage is also suitable for outdoor use. It is used not only for food, but also for preparations for the winter, stored in cellars. The varieties have increased keeping quality.
Glory 1305 matures in 120 days. The head of cabbage is large, the average weight is 5 kg. The outer leaves are green and the inner ones are white and soft. The shape of the head of cabbage is flattened on both sides. A cool, humid summer is suitable for the species, so the seeds are planted in wet areas and protected from overheating.
Atria is harvested 150 days after planting. The color of the leaves is dark green, the stalk is small. Weight - 3.5 kg on average.Atria produces a large harvest and heads of cabbage are resistant to cracking.
Dobrovodskaya cabbage bears fruit with heads of cabbage of light green color with a cream tinge. The leaves have a sweet taste. Heads of cabbage are large, weighing up to 9 kg. Caring for the vegetable is simple, since Dobrovodskaya cabbage is resistant to many diseases and infections.
The Midor species is harvested 160 days after planting. It is distinguished by its bright green leaves with a waxy coating. The outer leaves are green and the inner ones are whitish. The good taste of the fruit is also noted.
Megaton is a Dutch hybrid. Its characteristic:
- ripens in just 105 days;
- heads of cabbage reach a weight of 15 kg;
- shaped fruits;
- does not crack;
- resistant to disease, root rot and keel root disease.
Cauliflower
The content of protein, vitamins and minerals in this type of cabbage exceeds that characteristic of all its relatives. It is also grown in garden beds. Thanks to modern breeding, it is easy to get tasty and outwardly unusual fruits.
For open ground, seeds of early or medium ripeness varieties are chosen. This allows you to harvest before the first frost. The following types are found on the market:
- Patriotic;
- Movir 74;
- Alpha early;
- Russian size F1;
- Amethyst F
Which seeds to choose depends on the preferences of the gardener. All cauliflower varieties are good tasting and are suitable for all processing methods.
Domestic harvested after 120 days from the date of planting of seeds. The head is white and weighs from 700 g to 900 g.
Movir 74 has the following characteristics:
- cold-resistant and heat-resistant;
- early maturing;
- has high yield rates.
Alpha is also an early variety. Ripening time - from 85 to 120 days. The head is white, tuberous, of medium size. Inflorescences are medium, clearly visible on the head.
All varieties of cauliflower are delicious
Russian size F1 gives big heads. This is a variety specially bred for a temperate climate. The weight of one fruit reaches 4 kg. Ripening time - 120 days from the moment of planting in the ground.
Amethyst F1 attracts people with its unusual purple color. If you plant seedlings, the crop can be harvested after 80 days. The head reaches a weight of up to 1.1 kg. Amethyst is planted both in spring and summer, then the color will be intense.
Peking varieties
Peking is suitable for salads. It is recommended to plant the following types of crops:
- Cha cha F1;
- Orange Mandarin F1;
- Russian size F1.
The culture is sown both through seedlings and seeds into the soil. Both methods produce good shoots. Features will allow you to choose which species to plant on the site.
Cha-cha belongs to extra early hybrids, ripens in 55 days. The weight of a head of cabbage reaches 2.5 kg. Peking Cabbage Orange Mandarin contains an orange core. Thanks to her, there is a lot of carotene in the vegetable. The species is planted in summer, and it ripens in 70 days. One head of cabbage weighs about 1.7 kg.
The Russian size F1 is a hybrid specially bred for cold climates. It is resistant to disease, temperature fluctuations. Ripens in 80-90 days, and heads of cabbage weigh up to 4 kg.
Crop seeds are planted in mid-May. Sowing early will result in shoots and frost on the crop, which affects the yield.
Types of kohlrabi cabbage
This cabbage looks strange. It consists of a root crop and stems with leaves, a thickened stem crop is eaten. It is harvested when the diameter of the root crop reaches 6-8 cm. The vegetable has a short ripening period, so the crop is harvested several times a season.
The following varieties are recommended for planting:
- Violet;
- Viennese white;
- Giant.
Violetta is a frost-resistant culture that can withstand temperatures down to -8 ° C. It is a mid-season variety that ripens within 110 days. The stem fruit is of an unusual purple color. The weight of the fetus reaches 1.5 kg or more.
Viennese White is famous for having a short ripening period of only 65-80 days. Fruit weight - from 1 to 2 kg. It is colored light green with white flesh.
The name Gigant is justified by the weight of the fetus - from 2.5 to 3 kg.This is a late type of culture, so it will only be possible to plant it once a season. The growing season is 136 days. The fruits are mature, the plant is resistant to drought and heat.
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is a salad type of vegetable. Its leaves have a bubbly structure, crunchy, rich green color. Vegetables of the following types are grown:
- I twirl;
- I turn 1340;
- Vertus.
Vertyu and Vertyu 1340 differ in terms of ripening. Vertu is an early type of culture that ripens in just 100 days. The mass of a head of cabbage ranges from 1.5 to 2 kg. Twirl 1340 is grown mainly for quick use in food: the vegetable cannot be stored for a long time.
Savoy cabbage Vertu 1340 has a growing season of up to 155 days. By this time, the heads of cabbage have already reached 2.7 kg. A leaf plate with a characteristic wave along the edge, the color is gray-green with a waxy coating, the texture is pimply.
Vertus ripens in 130 days and produces fruits weighing up to 2 kg. All species are suitable for growing in a temperate zone, as they are resistant to frost and drought, do not crack in the garden.
Conclusion
The varieties of white cabbage, cauliflower, Peking cabbage, Brussels sprouts, savoy cabbage and kohlrabi listed above are suitable for planting by seeds or seedlings. They have different yields and ripening times, so each gardener will be able to choose the appropriate type of crop for his site.