White cabbage is a biennial plant with a mass of nutrients, vitamins and trace elements. One variety of white cabbage differs from the other in ripening time, the size of the vegetable, juiciness, density. When choosing seeds, it is necessary to take into account the weather conditions in your region, geographic zone, temperature indicators, type and agrotechnical cultivation of the soil. Cabbage with a late ripening period is considered to be the most fruitful, versatile during processing and retains its useful properties for many months.
Consider the most popular varieties of cabbage for open ground.
"Avak F1"
The hybrid of mid-ripening, yielding high and stable results at harvest. Valued for taste and versatility when used. 
The weight of the head varies in the interval 4-6 kg, the shape is rounded flat, the cabbage in the section has a delicate internal structure of bright white color. This variety of cabbage does not crack and is resistant to diseases, is not afraid of small frosts.
Harvesting takes place on the 115-120th day from the date of planting seedlings.
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"Dita"
Early variety. Harvest can be on the 100-110th day after the emergence of seedlings. Lettuce-colored heads are small, round-shaped, not more than 1.2 kg. 
Tender, sweet, juicy cabbage leaves are ideal for making salads. Resistant to cracking variety, intended for cultivation in greenhouses, open ground.
There are many varieties of cabbage, except white, interesting Savoy, Brussels sprout, kohlrabi, Beijing, cauliflower and kale.
"Olympus"
Late frost-resistant variety. The round, dense head, its sheets have a gray-green color with a strong wax coating, in the context of white.
The average weight of the vegetable is 3-4 kg. It is stored for a long time, it is not afraid of transportation, it does not crack. Suitable for pickling and other processing. 
Harvesting takes place on the 110-115th day from the date of planting seedlings.
Did you know? In the English Channel, on the island of Jersey grows cabbage "Jersey" up to four meters high. Although cabbage leaves are edible, it is more valuable with its stems from which they make canes and furniture parts.
Sonya F1
The hybrid of mid-ripening, universal purpose, showed itself well in processing and short-term storage. High-yielding variety, resistant to diseases and cracking. 
The upper leaves are painted in a grayish-green color; in the cut, the head is white, juicy, with excellent taste characteristics. Medium-sized heads are dense, weighing 4-5 kg. Not afraid of transportation, for a long period keeps the presentation.
Harvesting takes place on the 115-120th day from the date of planting seedlings.
"Delta"
Cauliflower varieties "Delta" fits the following description: the head of snow-white color with a pronounced tuberosity, in the border of upright green leaves that serve to protect it. 
Fresh consumption is recommended for freezing and processing. Mid-season variety, harvested at the end of summer or early autumn. Harvesting takes place on the 70th to 75th day from the day the seedlings are planted on the plant.
"Meridor F1"
Hybrid late maturation with a long shelf life. Medium-sized cabbages weighing 2-3 kg have a very dense structure, thin leaves and differ in a unique taste: juicy and sweet. 
The hybrid has well-developed forms of the root and leaf systems, it endures drought with firmness, does not crack and keeps its marketable form for a long time. Harvesting takes place on 135-145th day from the date of planting seedlings.
Important! Timely watering of cabbage is an important step in the formation of a head of cabbage, during this period the vegetable needs abundant watering, the ground should be soaked in 50 centimeters in depth.
"Snow White"
The representative of one of the best varieties of cabbage for storage, this species can be maintained for 6-8 months at temperature indicators of +8 ° C. Late-ripening variety, lettuce-colored heads slightly larger than average, rather heavy - about 5 kg. 
Delicious cabbage, juicy, does not crack and has resistance to diseases. This variety is versatile in cooking, it is good fresh, fermented, processed.
When stored for a long time keeps the product form, transportation is not afraid. Harvesting occurs on the 100-115th day from the date of planting seedlings.
Ruler "Kitano"
White cabbage is appreciated all over the world, therefore large seed companies are interested in creating new hybrids with the best indicators, which are tested at varietal stations.
The company "Kitano" presents proven and adapted hybrids of cabbage and their high quality seeds of mid-season varieties: "Honka F1", "Naomi F1" and "Hitomi F1".
- "Honka F1". Compact plant on a high stem, head of a hard, rounded-flattened with bluish-green outer leaves. The head is beautiful with wax gloss, average weight up to 3 kg. High taste, consumed both fresh and processed, shelf life of 4 months. Harvesting takes place on the 65th to 75th day from the day the seedlings are planted on the plant.
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- "Naomi F1". Strong plant with lettuce-colored head, white in the cut. Head weight varies between 2 and 3.5 kg. This vegetable easily tolerates drought, unfavorable conditions for growing this crop, while at the same time it forms full heads of cabbage and is immune to diseases. Ideal for pickling, shredding and other types of processing. Stored up to 4 months. Harvesting takes place on the 80-85th day from the date of planting seedlings.
- "Hitomi F1". Medium late variety. The head is dense, rounded, green outer sheets, in the section has a bright white core. The average head weight is from 2 to 3.5 kg, the cabbages are compact. Unsurpassed taste of the plant, thin sheet, juicy. A hybrid, even under stressful conditions, yields a high yield, does not crack and for a long time retains its marketable form. Stored up to 6 months. Used raw, it is suitable for pickling, pickling and other types of processing. Harvesting takes place on the 80-90th day from the date of planting seedlings.
The good neighbors of cabbage are potatoes, dill, beans, cucumbers, radishes, peas, chard, garlic, sage, beets, celery, spinach.Cabbage of the middle and late ripening period is more useful, since there are practically no nitrates in it. It is well kept and many different and healthy dishes are prepared from it.
The presented varieties of cabbage, their photos with the names are different in the ripening period, and combine their excellent properties during storage and excellent taste.
