Red Cabbage inferior in prevalence white. Despite its usefulness (the content of vitamins and minerals in it is higher than in white), a specific bitterness in taste limits its consumption. However, now on the market there are many varieties of red cabbage, devoid of this shortcoming. About the most successful and popular of them will tell more.
"Romanov F1"
This is an early ripe (vegetation period of 90 days) a hybrid developed by Hazera Corporation. The plant is quite compact, with a strong root system and with small covering sheets. The heads are dense, round in shape, weighing from 1.5 to 2 kg, have juicy, crunchy leaves, painted in a rich red color. After ripening, cabbage of this variety can be stored for a month on the field and 1-2 months in storage without loss of commercial quality.
Did you know? Homeland cabbage - the Mediterranean, began to cultivate it in ancient Egypt.
Kyoto F1
The producer of this fruitful hybrid, very resistant to pests and diseases, is Japanese company Kitano. Early variety, vegetation of which is only 70-75 days. It is a compact plant with red spherical heads and a small stump. The cabbage of this variety is tasty, its sheets have a delicate structure. When ripening does not crack and well preserved on the field. Stored short, no more than four months
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"Garanci F1"
This hybrid is designed by the French firm Clause. Late variety - ripens 140 days, designed for storage throughout the winter. Possesses excellent productivity, resistance to diseases and cracking.
Important! To maximize the realization of these properties, it is recommended to plant under shelters or in greenhouses.Fruits are large, up to 3 kg, with a dense structure and a uniform layering of leaves. Possesses pleasant sweet taste without bitterness, long keeps saturated red color and freshness.
"Approximately F1"
Early hybrid ripening for 78 days, developed Dutch company Bejo Zaden. Resistant to disease and long preserved on the field. The heads of cabbage are small, weighing from 1 to 2 kg, spherical, dense, with leaves of dark-violet color, covered with a waxy coating. Used in the preparation of salads, thanks to the excellent taste without a trace of bitterness.
Important! Gives good yields even with thick planting.
"Benefit F1"
Mid-season hybrid, ripens at 120-125 days. The plant is powerful, with developed foliage. Forms dense heads with an average weight of 2-2.6 kg. Tasty, suitable for salads, and for pickling. Cabbage of this variety is resistant to Fusarium.
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"Pallet"
Medium late variety, ripens in 135-140 days. Intended for long-term storage. Heads of dense, weighing from 1.8 to 2.3 kg. It is good both in a fresh look, and in culinary processing.
"Nurima F1"
Early ripe hybrid (vegetation period from 70 to 80 days) Dutch firm Rijk Zwaan. Designed for planting from March to June. The shape of the plant is convenient for growing under covering materials: it is small and has a well-developed outlet. Fruits perfectly round shape with a good internal structure. The mass of heads is small - from 1 to 2 kg.
"Juno"
Purple cabbage late-ripening variety "Juno" ripens in 160 days. The heads grow small, regular in shape and have a mass of about 1.2 kg. It has an excellent taste and is used mostly fresh.
A huge storehouse of vitamins and minerals is contained not only in red, but also in other types of cabbage: white, cauliflower, pak choi, kale, Beijing, Savoy, broccoli and kohlrabi.
"Rodima F1"
Red heads of cabbage varieties "Rodima F1" grow quite large: weighing up to 3 kg. This is a late-ripening hybrid (maturation takes up to 140 days), but it is perfectly preserved until July of the next year. As well as the majority of grades of red cabbage, it is used mainly in a fresh look thanks to gentle and saturated taste. It is recommended to grow it under the shelter of agrofibre or film, which helps to significantly increase the yield.
Did you know? Red cabbage contains four times more carotene than white cabbage.
"Gako"
Mid-season variety, from disembarkation to ripening takes up to 120 days. Well kept until March. This variety is resistant to drought and cold. Heads of dark-violet color and rather dense structure grow by weight to 2 kg and are resistant to cracking.
Thanks to breeding, blue cabbage of modern varieties does not have such a sharp taste, and in your salads it will look interesting and unusual, making even an ordinary salad a table decoration.
