Many gardeners like to prepare their own cabbage for the winter. And some simply store them in the cellar. Some varieties are better suited for this purpose than others. Let's take a closer look at them.

Moscow Late 15

Popular variety, Amazing in flavor. The round cob can reach a weight of 6 kilos, but the average is kept at 4 kilos. This variety is best suited for sauerkraut. Cabbage usually does not crack, and also does not suffer from most diseases and pests. The yields are high. It ripens in October but can be cut earlier if needed.

Langendeiker

Late variety bred in Germany. Ripening occurs in mid-autumn. The bunches are round or somewhat oval in shape. Their average mass is 4 kilograms. Cabbage can be stored for a long time, and if it lies, its taste characteristics only improve. The cabbage should be cut as soon as it is ripe. The culture is best suited for making winter salads. The variety is highly resistant to drought and most diseases.

Turkiz

Another German cabbage that looks great in pickles. Distinguished by its resistance to dry weather and disease. With properly organized conditions, you can keep the cabbage all the way through the summer. The sprouts are small, up to 2.5 kilograms. Contains a high amount of sugar. The yield of the variety is 10 kilograms per square meter.

Belorussian 455

The variety belongs to the late varieties. It has been known for a long time, since 1937. It takes 105 to 130 days to grow. Cabbage reaches maturity at the beginning of October. The approximate weight of a single cabbage is 3.5 kilograms. It is worth noting that the crop copes well with transportation, to cracking is not prone to absolutely. But it is afraid of diseases and heat. Cabbage is suitable for pickling.

Slava 1305

One of the oldest varieties for pickling. But in its pure form, the cob does not keep long, only until early January. Yields are high. Ripening of some specimens comes in the summer, but mostly still in September. It is worth noting that if possible, it is recommended to delay harvesting the cabbage, as it becomes sweeter with time.

Harkov Winter

Has a growing season of about half a year. The weight of a single cabbage is on average 3.5 kilograms. Cabbage is not prone to cracking, stores well until early spring. It always ripens quickly and has excellent transportability.

Agressor F1

It is capable of adapting to drastically changing weather conditions. The yield characteristics of the plant are impressive. Its flavor profile is also very good. It is worth noting that this Dutch hybrid appeared in Russia relatively recently. The growing season is about 150 days. The sprouts grow quite quickly and have a mass of 2 to 4 kilograms. The storage period is almost half a year.

Amager 611

Specialists call this variety one of the best among late varieties. It stores well and is excellent for souring. People have been growing Amager for over 70 years. The cabbage structure is quite dense, with a weight of about 3.5 kilograms. The harvest matures at a late date, well tolerates transportation. It can be stored in the cellar until early summer.

Albatross F1

A great variety for pickling, which does well in the conditions of the average Russian strip. The cabbage is round, small, up to 2.5 kg. Can be stored in the cellar until early summer. The variety is not afraid of diseases and pests. The taste characteristics are highly rated by tasters.

Rinda F1

An early maturing hybrid. Can be harvested as early as 76 days after sprouting. The cabbage can be stored until about mid-summer. Their structure is firm but not particularly stiff. Suitable for main courses. The crop is capable of growing in any soil as long as it has a stable temperature.

Kazachok F1

A very early maturing hybrid. The cabbage can be harvested as early as 40 days after planting. They taste sweet and have no bitterness. The plant can be grown exclusively in a greenhouse or greenhouse. The average weight of a cauliflower is one and a half kilograms. Shelf life in unprocessed form is 4 months.

June

One of the most famous varieties. Good for the open field. The cabbages are cut about 2 months after planting the seedlings in the greenhouse. There is no bitterness in the taste of the cabbage, the shelf life is 3-4 months. The variety is excellent for the conditions of the average Russian strip.

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Slava

One of the most popular varieties, suitable for pickling. You can get a harvest in about 3.5 months after placing the seedlings on the bed. You can use the cabbage and in fresh form. Heads have a slightly flattened shape and weigh 4.5 kilograms. The crop is often used for export due to its good transportability.

Gift

The variety is considered one of the most sought-after. The fact is that it is perfectly adapted to Russian conditions, is undemanding to care, and gives 10 kilograms of yield per square meter. The average weight of a cauliflower is 4.5 kilograms. The cabbage is quite juicy and never cracks, which only increases the interest in itself. It has good storability, it can be stored literally until March and still remain fresh.

Menza F1

A great hybrid that deserves attention for its high yields. The quality of the fruits is very high and they can be stored for a long period of time. The vegetable is well suited for long-term storage and pickling. Interestingly, the weight of some sprouts can reach 9 kilograms. They are always dense in texture, the taste is very pleasant. It usually takes 110 days from sowing to maturity.

Moscow late

The variety has good marketable characteristics and a pleasant taste. It takes about 150 days from sowing to maturity of the crop. The weight of a single cabbage can reach 8 kilograms. Vegetables are very sweet and tasty, do not crack and appetizingly crisp. Yields are high - up to 12 kilograms per square meter. Winter preserves are very tasty.

Valentina F1

A late hybrid that is best grown in southern Russia. The growing season is 180 days long. The weight of the cauldron is about 4 kilograms. Each has a pleasant taste and juiciness, as well as a high sugar content. Without processing, the vegetable can be stored for six months.

Geneva F1

The variety is resistant to heat and pleases with a high yield. The average weight of a single cabbage is 5 kilograms. The cabbage leaves are quite juicy, tasty and sweet, good for both souring and pickling.

Hope

A medium maturing variety that yields round and dense sprouts weighing approximately 4.5 kg. Yields are kept at 15 kilograms per square meter. The taste qualities are described by tasters as very high. The cabbage is suitable for eating fresh or pickling.

Morozko

A variety with an extended growing season. The cabbage does not reach maturity until November. They have a mass of about 3 kilograms. Cabbage is well tolerated by transportation. The taste is very pleasant.

Kolobok F1

The ideal variety for growing in Siberia, which has been known since 1994. Well-proven and highly praised by gardeners and specialists. The sprouts are of medium size, about 4 kilograms. The crop stores for quite a long time and is suitable for all processing options. The cobs ripen at the same time, so it is convenient to use the variety for commercial growing.

Aisberg F1

A late variety that has a universal purpose. The leaves are of moderate size, have a pleasant taste, and are juicy. Weight of a single cabbage is 2.5 kilograms. Experts say that Iceberg is ideal for souring.

Miracle for pickling F1

One of the new varieties of cabbage bred in the Netherlands. The maturity period is medium. The cabbages are round, weighing up to 4 kilos and have a high density. The leaves contain a lot of juice and sugar, so they can be used for pickling. They do not need to be harvested quickly because they are not susceptible to cracking or disease. You can grow the plant in different climate zones.

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The best varieties of cabbage for sauerkraut and pickling as well as winter storage will retain their properties in all conditions. Many are unpretentious in care, and each also has positive reviews from experts and amateurs.