The nine most famous varieties of cabbage: what are they, what are they called and what do they look like?

Cabbage variety "white" is the most favorite among summer residents and gardeners among other varieties. It will not be difficult to acquire planting material, namely seeds and seedlings. Very often, in summer cottages or suburban areas, you can see how cabbage of this variety grows in the garden. You might have a question: "Why are other varieties of cabbage not so popular with our gardeners and summer residents?" The answer is simple, it is more difficult to grow other varieties than cabbage of the "white cabbage" variety.

Briefly about the types and varieties of cabbage

Each type and variety of cabbage has its own advantages and disadvantages, cultivation and care features. Of course, they differ in composition, there are also small differences in the amount of vitamins and minerals. Broccoli, Chinese, Brussels sprouts can grow in one summer cottage or suburban area at the same time. Thus, you will bring something new to your diet, as well as prepare preparations for the winter.

Cabbage variety "Krasnokochanaya" contains the most vitamin C and carotene, cabbage "Cauliflower" has an unobtrusive taste and is recommended by nutritionists as a healthy and dietary product.

In medicine, it has long been understood that cabbage contributes to the body's resistance to radiation and abnormal conditions. The most potent varieties are "broccoli", which until recently were considered an exotic vegetable. Nowadays, summer residents successfully grow the above varieties on their plots.

This article tells about the most popular and useful varieties of cabbage. Before you grow any of the above varieties in your suburban or summer cottage, you should find out its characteristics, planting and care features.

Cabbage varieties: "Red cabbage"

In fact, the name of the variety does not correspond to reality. In reality, cabbage looks like a purple ball. In appearance, it can be compared with the "white cabbage" variety. The only differences are in the color of the leaves and their greater density. The “red cabbage” variety contains more vitamins and useful microelements than the “white cabbage” variety. It is possible to start cooking cabbage salads from the beginning of summer. In cooking, this variety is both stewed and pickled, and is also sometimes eaten fresh. Red cabbage is used to prepare soups, salads, side dishes, baking fillings, smoothies and much more.

The growing season lasts from five months, the weight of the fruit usually ranges from one kilogram to four. It is impossible not to mention some of the advantages of this variety:

- High level of resistance to cold, newly emerged shoots are able to survive cold up to minus five degrees.

- The root is powerful.

- Cabbage variety "red" contains anthocyanin, which strengthens and regulates the capillaries.

Among the shortcomings, one can single out the lack of the possibility of cooking sauerkraut.

"Colored"

The name corresponds to reality, the fruits really come in different colors. Cabbage variety "Tsvetnaya" is widespread in summer cottages and suburban areas, because it is in great demand in various fields, for example, in cooking.In cooking, soups, salads, baking fillings are prepared from it, and it is also eaten fresh. Growing this vegetable does not bring many problems and is not costly. Just follow the simple care guidelines.

The plant grows for one year, forms large inflorescences, the mass of which is approximately fifty trusts - thousand five hundred kilograms. The taste of cabbage of any type and variety is influenced not only by compliance with all the simple rules of care and cultivation, but also by the composition of the soil. You can start harvesting in about ninety to one hundred and five days immediately after the sprouts appear. It belongs to varieties with a fast growth rate.

Unfortunately, this variety has a low level of resistance to parasites and various diseases.

Cabbage varieties: "Broccoli"

You can compare this type of cabbage with "cauliflower". The difference in appearance is that the inflorescences have a bright green color. It contains a huge amount of protein, vitamins and minerals. The properties of cabbage include a rejuvenating effect. This variety can often be found in suburban and suburban areas. Why do summer residents and gardeners love him so much? It is easy to grow broccoli cabbage in the open field, it has a high level of frost resistance, and is capable of retaining its beneficial properties even at minus seven degrees. The main difference between broccoli cabbage and other varieties is that fertile land is not necessary for a great harvest, but you still need to fertilize this cabbage. Do not forget about the constant moisture of the soil, especially during the ripening of the fruit. What are the other advantages of broccoli cabbage? Here are some of them:

- Cabbage quickly and permanently saturates.

- Cabbage contains many vitamins, proteins and useful microelements.

- Variety of dishes that can be prepared from cabbage.

- Simple care.

- Simple cultivation.

- Application of heat treatment is possible.

- There is no specificity in the cultivation and care of cabbage.

"Savoy"

This variety of cabbage is excellent for breeding in the middle lane. Savoy cabbage has a high level of resistance to heat and various parasites. The structure of this cultivar resembles the white-headed cultivar, but the differences can be noticed by looking at the leaves. They are softer and lighter. After heat treatment, namely, placing them in boiling water, you can start preparing a variety of dishes. Savoy cabbage has many useful trace elements, vitamins and minerals. It should be noted that in terms of their number, it bypasses other varieties.

About one hundred and five to one hundred and twenty days, the vegetation process takes place. Unfortunately, due to this, the yield level is very low. In terms of taste, there is practically no bitterness in Savoy cabbage due to the small amount of mustard oils and the absence of solid fibers. Can be eaten both raw and cooked. Another feature is a high level of frost resistance and excellent presentation.

Among the shortcomings, one can single out the short shelf life of this vegetable.

It should be noted that Savoy cabbage is not subject to the pickling process. Also, the cabbage variety "white" surpasses several times the cabbage variety "Savoy" in terms of the amount of harvest.

Cabbage varieties: "Kohlrabi"

In cooking, this type of cabbage is often used, since its chemical composition is similar to citrus. But gardeners and summer residents are in no hurry to plant their entire vegetable garden with kohlrabi cabbage. It is impossible not to mention the miraculous effect of cabbage on the cardiovascular system, intestines and blood pressure.

Early varieties ripen for about sixty-five to eighty days. The weight of the stalk can be two hundred twenty grams, and sometimes all two kilograms.Due to such a short growing process, it is possible to harvest several times in one season. Cabbage is grown in beds in greenhouses, greenhouses and open field. In the rules for caring for a plant, there is almost nothing different from other varieties of cabbage. But it was impossible not to say about this advantage - cabbage of the "kohlrabi" variety has a long-term storage grade.

"Brussels"

This variety is extremely rare in suburban or summer cottages in Russia. Brussels sprouts have many beneficial trace elements, minerals and vitamins. By taste, you can feel something nutty, since the composition contains mustard oil.

Of the advantages, one can single out not time-consuming care, which does not require a lot of effort and solving complex problems. Among the disadvantages is a rather long growing season. The fruits ripen for about one hundred and fifty days. To increase growth, it is advised to use seedlings.

Cabbage varieties: "Peking"

On the territory of our country, the cultivation of Peking cabbage is beginning to gain popularity. All thanks to the large amount of minerals, vitamins and beneficial trace elements contained in the vegetable. Among the advantages, one can single out a high level of yield and excellent taste. Basically, nine hundred centners of cabbage are harvested from one hectare. Peking cabbage prefers to grow at lower temperatures. The growing season is small, about fifty to seventy days. Thanks to this, you can get a crop two to three times in one season. The vegetable is cultivated in greenhouses, greenhouses and beds in the open field.

The advantages of this variety:

- A huge amount of useful trace elements, vitamins and minerals.

- High level of frost resistance.

- High level of productivity.

Disadvantages of this variety:

- The amount of harvest directly depends on the quality of the soil.

- Perfect care not found.

- Low level of resistance to various parasites and diseases.

You can sow planting material using seedlings directly into open soil. It is recommended to sow in mid to late spring.

"Marine"

This type of cabbage has an amazing effect on the human body. Its composition is dominated by iodine, which normalizes the thyroid gland. Also, the vegetable contains a large amount of vitamins, useful trace elements and minerals, for example, folic acid, B, C, amino acids. Such algae grow on the seabed. Even with heat treatment, cabbage does not lose its beneficial properties. If you are hypersensitive to iodine, you should be careful to eat this product, as it can be harmful.

Cabbage varieties: "Chinese"

The composition of cabbage varieties "white" and "Chinese" are very similar. However, there are differences in appearance. As part of this variety, there is a substance capable of removing toxins and toxins from the human body. Also, cabbage increases the level of immunity, which contributes to longevity. Among the advantages, one can also note the ripening of fruits by the beginning of summer, which contributes to the replenishment of vitamins in the body after winter, a convenient structure for feeding children, and simple rules of care. Of the shortcomings, a huge stump can be distinguished, but it can also be eaten.

The vegetable lends itself easily to heat treatment. In the cold season, it is possible to transplant into a container and move it into the house.