Cabbage Seeds: The Best Varieties for Outdoor Planting

Cabbage

Vegetable yield depends on the correct variety selection. The gardener takes into account climate conditions, pest activity, soil quality, and the risk of disease spreading. The more accurately a gardener can assess all risk factors, the greater the likelihood of a good harvest.

Cabbage varieties for culinary masterpieces

The early-ripening "Gribovsky 147" variety is designed for open ground cultivation. Gardeners will receive medium-density heads, each weighing between 1 and 3 kg. All fruits have a pale greenish hue.

The optimal time for sowing is early April, and for planting is mid-May. Each fruit should be planted in an area of 40 x 60 cm. By following the recommendations below, gardeners have a better chance of getting a good harvest:

seedlings need to be provided with a medium level of soil acidity;
the area must be free of pests;
the area needs to be cleared of insects;
the temperature must not be allowed to fall below +3 degrees.

The average time required for maturation ranges from 3 to 4 months. Much depends on climate conditions. The average yield is up to 6-7 kg of cabbage heads per square meter of soil.

Cabbage varieties for raw and cooked consumption

In addition to the Gribovsky 147 variety, gardeners have the opportunity to choose others.

Name of the variety	Advantages	Appearance	Productivity
K-206	Good taste, rich in vitamins C and K.	A small rosette, slightly raised leaves, a round head, leaves with a distinct grey tint.	6-11 kg per 1 m2.
Transfer	Pest resistance. This variety is eaten raw. Ripens in 50 days.	The head of cabbage weighs 1.5 kg. It is green inside and white on the outside.	Up to 7 kg per 1 m2.
F sprint	Ripening period: 55 days. Resistant to cracking.	The head is round and weighs between 900g and 1.9kg.	Up to 10 kg per 1 m2.
Kolobok	Ripens in 150 days. This variety has minimal weather requirements.	The weight of a head of cabbage ranges from 3 to 5 kg.	Up to 5 kg per 1 m2.
Golden Hectare	Ripens in 150 days. Frost-resistant. This variety is eaten fresh.	The weight of 1 head of cabbage is 3.5 kg, provided it is well watered.	Up to 5 kg per 1 m2.
F rinda	High pest resistance. Pleasant flavor. Heads of cabbage can be stored for a long time.	The average head weight is 4.5 kg. It quickly dies if not watered or exposed to sufficient light.	Up to 6 kg per 1 m2.

Important!

When choosing a variety for planting, gardeners consider the end use. For example, "K-206" is suitable for salads, while "F Sprint" is suitable for use as a garnish in dishes.

Common diseases of cabbage varieties grown in open ground

Black spot is enemy number one. The first symptoms are immediately noticeable. Initially, irregularly shaped brown spots appear on the plant's surface. Over time, they take on a conical shape and cover almost the entire head. After another 1-2 weeks, an even-colored coating appears around the spots—the result of fungal activity. Proper seed treatment before planting can help prevent crop losses. Briefly heating the seeds at 50°C (122°F) for up to 15 minutes can kill the fungal spores.

The second formidable enemy is white rot, which develops both inside and outside the cabbage head. Regardless of location, the first symptoms include a characteristic white coating. It's located on the underside of the leaf. If you touch it, it might look like a spider has taken up residence there. The culprit is increased soil acidity. In addition to white and black rot, gardeners should be wary of bacterial rot and downy mildew.

When choosing cabbage varieties for outdoor planting, climate conditions are taken into account. The longer the warm weather lasts, the more time the cabbage head has to mature. The second criterion is the risk of diseases and pests. Finally, the ultimate purpose for growing the cabbage is considered.