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Like other vegetable crops, cabbage varieties are divided into three large groups, related to the timing of crop ripening. In accordance with this, there are early, middle and late ripening cabbage. Vegetables with medium and late ripening periods are excellent for storage and processing (pickling, pickling, canning), but early cabbage is usually consumed in the form of fresh salads, added to summer stews and other seasonal dishes. Early ripening varieties have their own characteristics; this cabbage has both strengths and weaknesses.
The best varieties early cabbage will be listed in this article; reviews from gardeners about this crop are also given here, and the rules for growing it are described.
Characteristics and types of white vegetables
Early ripening cabbage has a very short ripening time - 90-110 days after planting the seeds, young heads of cabbage can already be cut. Most varieties will ripen in the first half of July. A feature of early varieties is the looser structure of the head of cabbage: the leaves of such cabbage are tender and juicy, and the core is dense and hard.
Crispy fresh cabbage is good for a summer salad, rich in vitamins and minerals. But the fragile watery leaves cannot be pickled or pickled; the heads of such a vegetable do not last long and quickly lose their attractive appearance.
There are not as many varieties of early cabbage as varieties with middle and late ripening periods (after all, these crops are more popular in the middle zone). The most popular names of early ripening varieties and hybrids in Russia will be given below.
Rinda F1
The early hybrid is intended for cultivation in southern regions and in temperate climate zones. Heads of cabbage grow to medium size. Rinda's leaves are large, spreading, and colored in a light green shade. The taste of this crop is very good.
Unlike most other early varieties, this cabbage can be stored for up to four months. But for this it is necessary to create suitable conditions: a temperature of +8 degrees and constant moderate humidity.
In regions with very warm climates, Rinda is grown twice a year, repeating the sowing of seeds immediately after the first harvest. Gardeners love this variety for its unpretentiousness and resistance to cool spring temperatures.
Tobia F1
This early hybrid is characterized by very high yields - for those who grow vegetables for sale, a better variety simply cannot be found! The cabbage heads are large and approximately the same - the weight of each head is about 3.5 kg.
Tobia is not prone to over-ripening, its heads do not crack, and its leaves do not lose their crispness and taste. The taste characteristics of the hybrid are good.Tobia's heads are smooth, leveled, and shiny.
The structure of the head is dense, the inside of the cabbage has a yellowish-white tint, and the outside of the head is bright green. Hybrid cabbage can be stored, but not for long - about two months.
Cossack F1
An ultra-early variety that produces the first harvests within 40-45 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. This cabbage is very tasty, has a creamy white interior and a dense head structure. The vegetable heads are colored light green and are of medium size - approximately 1500 grams. The variety is resistant to cracking and overripening.
It is recommended to grow Cossack in open ground or under temporary film covers. Cabbage tolerates low temperatures well and practically does not get sick.
Taurus F1
Full ripening of this hybrid occurs on the 95-100th day after sowing the seeds for seedlings. Taurus heads can be cut as early as mid-July.
The hybrid early variety is considered one of the most productive. It's all about the size of the heads of cabbage - their weight often reaches five to six kilograms. This cabbage has several other significant advantages: the variety is very resistant to drought and is immune to most “cabbage” diseases.
June
In Russia it is difficult to find a dacha where June cabbage has not been grown at least once. This early variety is very popular among domestic gardeners, because it is zoned specifically for temperate climates.
The taste of the early culture is very good: the structure of the head of cabbage is dense, the leaves are tender and juicy, the taste is soft and pleasant. June cabbage good in salads and appetizers, its delicate taste goes well with other vegetables in stews.
The heads of this vegetable variety are medium-sized - they weigh 2-3 kilograms, which allows the vegetable to be used sparingly in fresh salads. The ripening of the heads, as you might guess from the name of the variety, occurs in June.
The variety is suitable for growing in open ground and under temporary film shelters.
Express F1
Super early cabbage, which appeared quite recently, but has already won the love of domestic gardeners and summer residents. From the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground until the vegetable fully ripens, only 40-45 days pass (the total growing season is about 90 days).
The variety is high-yielding and has excellent taste characteristics. The heads of cabbage are round, light green, and light in weight (on average, 1300 grams). Once harvested, cabbage can be stored for up to four months if suitable conditions are provided.
Polar region F1
There are also the best varieties of early cabbage, specially designed for growing in the most difficult climatic conditions. An excellent example of such cabbage is the Arctic hybrid.
The ripening period is very short - the harvest can be harvested within 45 days after planting the seedlings in the soil. The hybrid tolerates low temperatures well, but loves light and moisture - this must be taken into account.
The leaf rosettes of the crop are compact - the diameter is only 50 cm. The heads are also medium-sized - weighing 1-1.6 kg.The heads of cabbage are round, beautiful, and not prone to cracking (shown in the photo).
Surprise F1
Dutch hybrid with very early ripening time - 95-100 days from the moment of sowing the seeds. The heads of cabbage are round, leveled, and light green in color.
The tasting rating of the variety is 4.5 points. Cabbage is very tasty fresh. When cut, the head of cabbage is greenish-white in color and dense. The average weight of the heads is 1300 grams. The variety is resistant to cracking.
Nozomi "R. ABOUT."
The earliest, or one of the earliest, is Nozomi cabbage. After planting the seedlings in the ground, only 43-45 days pass until full maturity. The hybrid variety is very productive.
The heads of cabbage resemble a ball, round and even. The average weight of cabbage is 2 kg. Its structure is dense, the heads do not crack, and they tolerate transportation and storage well.
Gardeners love this variety for its amazing durability: the seedlings are not afraid of return frosts, tolerate waterlogging of the soil well, do not suffer from fungal and putrefactive infections, and are immune to blackleg.
Zolotovorotskaya
Another early variety that allows harvesting already on the 55th day after planting the seedlings.
Cabbage produces compact rosettes, its heads are elastic, round, weighing about two kilograms. The heads are painted a soft green color and have an excellent taste. The variety is resistant to cracking and blooming.
Zolotovorotskaya is used mainly for preparing summer salads.
Zantorino F1
The fruit of the labor of Dutch breeders is the early Zantorino variety. Full ripening occurs 95-100 days after sowing the seeds in the soil.
The heads of cabbage are spherical, even and smooth, painted in a light green shade. The structure of the cabbage is of medium density, the heads of cabbage do not crack. Heads of cabbage grow up to 1.7-2.1 kg and have an excellent taste.
The hybrid is intended for fresh consumption. They begin to cut off the heads from the last days of June.
Parel F1
The Dutch created a high-yielding hybrid with very early ripening. Only 52 days pass from the moment the seedlings are planted, and the cabbage can be cut for fresh consumption.
The heads of cabbage are medium-sized (up to one and a half kilograms), colored light green, greenish-white when cut. The structure of the heads is dense, they do not crack, and tolerate transportation well.
Parel's taste is very good - tasters rate it five points. The culture of this variety is recommended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouses.
Golden Hectare
Very productive early cabbage, ripening 110 days after planting. The heads ripen together and weigh about three kilograms. The taste of the variety is good.
The early-ripening crop loves warmth, light and moisture, and can tolerate low temperatures and light frosts.
Dita
An early ripening variety, it enters the technical maturity phase by the 100th day after planting. The heads of cabbage grow on a high stem, have a round shape and compact size.
The average weight of Dita's heads is only one kilogram. The heads of cabbage are resistant to cracking, transport well, and can be stored for a couple of months.
Ditmarskaya early
Early variety - about 65 days from the moment the seedlings are transferred to the ground. The heads of cabbage are round, even, their average weight is 1.5-2 kg. When overripe, cabbage can crack, so you need to harvest Ditmarskaya in a timely manner. The vegetable crop is intended for preparing fresh salads; it is often grown for sale in late June - early July.
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Conclusion
Today there are many varieties of cabbage: Chinese, Peking, Brussels sprouts or broccoli, but the most popular is still the ordinary white cabbage crop.
Early varieties of cabbage ripen at the beginning of summer, allowing you to quickly saturate the body with fresh vitamins and beneficial minerals. It is not possible to store early ripe heads of cabbage for a long time; they are not pickled or fermented, but such cabbage makes very appetizing fresh salads and aromatic stews.
You can learn how to grow early ripening varieties from the video:
