List of cabbage varieties for winter storage

foto15979-1 Tasty, healthy cabbage is one of the key foods in the diet. It is consumed fresh, and sauerkraut is one of the favorite dishes of almost every person.

The popularity of cabbage forces breeders to develop varieties that can retain their nutritional and taste properties for as long as possible.

This article discusses the best varieties of cabbage for long-term fresh storage for the winter.

Content

Are they all suitable for long-term fresh storage?
List of the best
Conclusion

Are they all suitable for long-term fresh storage?

When choosing cabbage seeds, it is worth remembering: early varieties, with very tender, tasty leaves, are not suitable for long-term storage.

In order to enjoy cabbage dishes all winter, you should choose late or hybrid varieties.

foto15979-2 They are characterized by the following characteristics:

high level of resistance to negative weather conditions;
high percentage of yield;
resistance to diseases and pests;
the heads of cabbage are dense and large (weight up to 6-7 kg);
during storage, the taste of the leaves may improve;
The growing season is from 110 to 180 days.

You will find all the most important information about storing cabbage in this section.

List of the best

Among the variety of cabbage varieties, special attention should be paid to the following:

Aggressor

A hybrid variety bred by Dutch breeders. Dense, strong heads of succulent leaves are unpretentious to climatic conditions (withstand low temperatures), and also perfectly resist attack by fungi and other pests. The shelf life of heads of cabbage variety Aggressor is up to six months.

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Mara

The small (weight up to 3 kg) tight heads of the Mara variety are distinguished by their pleasant taste (leaves are juicy, sweetish, crispy) and resistant to transportation. Heads of cabbage are harvested only after full ripening (approximately 175 days after planting the seedlings). Unripe heads of cabbage are stored much worse.

Before storing, the stalk is cleaned well with a sharp knife, the sections are treated with activated carbon powder or colloidal sulfur.

Cabbage is stored in the basement on shelves covered with straw or newsprint, laid out in one layer. It is important that the heads of cabbage do not come into contact with each other during long-term storage. As an option for storage, the heads of cabbage are tied in pairs by stalks and hung on a crossbar under the ceiling.

Cabbage is well stored at temperatures from +2°С to +4°С, at air humidity 65%.

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Valentina

The hybrid variety Valentina is distinguished not only by its excellent taste, but also by its resistance to frost and long-distance transportation. A head of smooth, grayish-green, oval-shaped leaves, weighing up to 4 kg. A small waxy coating can be seen on the surface of the leaf.

Cabbage ripens in late autumn. Stores well all winter and spring in a dry, clean room. Dense, tight heads of cabbage perfectly maintain their integrity during transportation.

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Snow White

The late Snow White variety is extremely valued for its taste and nutritional properties. The leaves contain the maximum amount of vitamins and microelements, which are preserved even when the product is fermented and salted.

A dense, elastic head of turquoise (and white inside) leaves reaches a weight of up to 4 kg. Subject to temperature conditions (at least +8°C), cabbage retains taste and appearance for at least six months.

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Aros

The late hybrid variety Aros is intended for long-term storage (up to eight months). Quite dense, the oval head reaches a weight of up to 3 kg, the leaves are juicy and have a pleasant, sweetish taste. Heads of cabbage are resistant to cracking and pathogens.

Cabbage is stored in a dry, cool (no more than +5°C) room at a humidity of 90-95%.

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Geneva F1

Maximum shelf life of Geneva cabbage is eight to nine months. The hybrid variety Geneva is perfect for growing in the harsh climate of Siberia or the Urals.

Round-shaped heads of cabbage reach a mass of 5 kg. The upper leaves are blue-green, and the head is white when cut.

A distinctive feature of the Geneva variety is its dense veins, which is why the product is extremely rarely consumed raw. Cabbage is best suited for pickles and pickling.

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Wintering 1474

Late variety Zimovka distinguished by particularly large head sizes that perfectly retain their taste properties all winter. The head of the Zimovka variety is slightly flattened, consists of thin gray-green leaves reaching a diameter of 120 cm.

In the first few months after harvest, the leaves have a slightly bitter taste, which disappears during long-term storage.

The harvest is harvested from the end of September to October. To prevent the heads of cabbage from rotting, they must be cut before the onset of the rainy season and low temperatures. The maximum cabbage variety Zimovka can withstand temperatures down to -6°C.

Store cabbage in a well-ventilated basement at an air temperature of -1°C to +2°C. Heads of cabbage can be laid out on a shelf or hung on a crossbar under the ceiling. If cabbage is stored in boxes, it is covered with a layer of straw on top.

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Stone head

Dense, slightly flattened heads of the Stone Head variety have excellent taste characteristics (the leaves contain a large amount of sugar). The heads weigh up to 6 kg.

Harvesting takes place in warm (+5-7°C), dry weather. Subject to optimal conditions, heads of cabbage retain their taste and nutritional qualities until spring.

Store Stone Head cabbage in the refrigerator or cellar (temperature does not exceed +5°C) at a humidity of 90-95%. Wrapping the heads of cabbage in paper or coating them with clay will help to extend the shelf life as much as possible.

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Lennox

A hybrid cabbage variety imported from Holland. Pleasant taste (the leaves are consumed both fresh and in the form of salads and pickles), long shelf life (up to eight months) made this variety of cabbage very popular among domestic consumers.

The compact rosette contains large leaves of a grayish-green hue. The head of cabbage is covered with a thick waxy coating. A distinctive feature of Lennox cabbage is its high vitamin C content.

Store kaputa in the basement at a humidity of at least 80% and an air temperature of at least 0°C.

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Moscow late

One of the oldest varieties, bred back in 1937, is Moscow Late. The heads of cabbage are round in shape and have yellow-white leaves, weighing up to 10 kg. Variety Moscow late characterized by high yields and excellent taste and resistance to adverse weather conditions.

The high shelf life (the heads of cabbage do not crack or dry out during storage) allows you to enjoy the taste and nutrients of late Moscow cabbage all winter.

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Glory

Heads of cabbage of regular round shape (weighing up to 4.5 kg) are distinguished by a delicate taste, suitable both for fresh consumption and for making pickles and salads.

Variety Slava resistant to mucous bacteriosis, withstands sudden temperature changes.

Store collected cabbage hanging or placed in wooden boxes in the attic or basement. The optimal temperature is 0°C, humidity 90%.

Before storing the kaput, it is necessary to carefully inspect and remove damaged, rotten leaves.

Subject to the necessary conditions, the Slava cabbage retains its appearance, taste and nutritional properties for up to four months after harvest.

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Kolobok F1

Hybrid variety Kolobok distinguished not only by the perfectly round shape of the head of cabbage and excellent taste, but also by excellent preservation characteristics (the product can be stored for up to seven months). Harvesting occurs between September and November. Signs of maturity are yellow lower leaves.

Store sorted heads of cabbage in a dry, cool (not higher than +4°C) place. Kolobok cabbage stores well until May.

A special feature of the Kolobok variety is the bitter taste of the leaves, which disappears during long-term winter storage.

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Dominant

Late variety Dominant distinguished by large, elastic heads of cabbage. On the cut it is white-yellow in color. The leaves, containing the maximum amount of vitamin C, are pleasant to the taste and are suitable both for consumption raw and for preparing salads and pickles.

Depending on the climate of the growing region, cabbage is harvested between October and November.

The main thing is to be in time before the first frost, since frozen heads of cabbage put away for storage will very quickly become soft and begin to rot.

Store cabbage in bags or boxes, in a room with a temperature range from -1°C to +1°C, with a humidity of 95%. If the necessary conditions are met, cabbage retains its nutritional and taste properties for eight to ten months.

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Crewmont F1

A hybrid variety of Russian selection is Crumont cabbage. It is an ideal product for commercial cultivation. Dense, round heads of medium size (weighing up to 3 kg) perfectly retain their nutritional and taste qualities for six months from the date of harvest.

The main thing is to place the product in a clean, dry, cool room with good ventilation. (a basement or cellar is ideal). Optimum air temperature up to +4°C, humidity 80-90%.

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Orion F1

A late variety of cabbage, recommended for cultivation in the harsh conditions of the North Caucasus.

The heads of cabbage are dense, collected from rounded leaves. When cut, the cabbage has a soft creamy color. Orion cabbage has a pleasant, mild taste, good shelf life.

If the necessary conditions are maintained (humidity 80%, air temperature +2°C), the heads of cabbage retain their color, taste and juiciness from the moment of harvest until the beginning of May.

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Conclusion

By choosing the best varieties for winter storage, you can extend the period of enjoying the taste and nutritional properties of cabbage for as long as possible.