White cabbage "Pourovo Pozdni"

Unlock the secret to a bountiful harvest with our premium White Cabbage "Pourovo Pozdni" seeds! This late-maturing variety is celebrated for its exceptional yield, making it a favorite among gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike. Imagine crisp, flavorful cabbage ready for shredding into vibrant salads or fermenting into delicious sauerkraut. "Pourovo Pozdni" delivers both quality and quantity. One gram of seeds contains approximately 250-300 seeds, setting you up for success.

Key Characteristics of "Pourovo Pozdni" White Cabbage:

• Late-maturing variety: Ensures a harvest well into the autumn months.
• High Yield: Produces abundant, large heads of cabbage.
• Excellent Taste: Perfect for fresh consumption and processing.
• Dense Heads: Provides excellent storage potential.
• Disease Resistance: Offers robustness against common cabbage ailments.
• Outer Leaves: Have a distinctive violet hue.

Key Technical Characteristics:

• Maturity: 130-150 days from planting.
• Head Weight: Typically 3-5 kg (6.6-11 lbs).
• Head Shape: Round to slightly flattened.
• Storage Potential: Excellent; can be stored for several months under proper conditions.
• Planting Depth: 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches).
• Spacing: 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) between plants, 70-80 cm (28-32 inches) between rows.

Explaining "Pourovo Pozdni" White Cabbage:

The "Pourovo Pozdni" white cabbage is a *reliable and productive late-season variety*. Its tightly packed heads, often reaching impressive sizes, are not only visually appealing but also boast a delightful flavor profile. The slightly violet hue on the outer leaves adds a touch of elegance to your garden. This cabbage is *renowned for its excellent storage capabilities*, allowing you to enjoy your harvest long after the growing season ends.

Growing and Use Features:

Cultivating "Pourovo Pozdni" is a rewarding experience. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant seedlings into well-drained soil rich in organic matter. *Ensure consistent watering, especially during head formation*. This variety thrives in full sun and benefits from regular fertilization.
The versatility of "Pourovo Pozdni" shines in the kitchen. It's ideal for:

• Fresh salads and slaws
• Fermenting into sauerkraut and kimchi
• Adding to soups and stews
• Roasting and grilling

Its crisp texture and subtly sweet flavor make it a culinary delight.

Planting White Cabbage in the Ground:

Early cabbage is planted in the ground during April and until the beginning of May. Before planting, it is useful to treat the plants with a 0.1% solution of carbophos. The holes are abundantly watered (0.5-1 liter of water in each). On the beds, seedlings are placed in 2 rows with a distance of 50-60 cm between them, and in a row - 30-35 cm. The planting scheme on the ridges is 25-30 cm with row spacing of 60-70 cm. 3-4 days after planting, the plants are inspected, rejected and seedlings are planted from the reserve. It is advisable to plant seedlings on cloudy days. If sunny, hot weather has set in, then in the afternoon.

When planting, the plants are buried to the first true leaves. After planting, the roots are tightly squeezed, and dry earth is poured on top to the first true leaves. If seedlings are planted together with peat pots, then they are pre-moistened well with water, and the holes are also watered. The pots are covered with a 4-5 cm layer of soil on top. If the walls of the pots remain dense, they must be broken by squeezing them with your hand.

For rapid engraftment of seedlings, it is recommended to spray the bed with water from a watering can 2-3 times a day for a week. Bright spring sunlight can cause burns, so seedlings should be shaded for the first 2 days. Mid-season cabbage for autumn consumption is planted on the bed in the first half of May in two rows with a distance of 50-60 cm between rows and in a row - 40-50 cm. On the ridges, the cabbage is placed every 50 cm with row spacing of 70 cm. Further care is the same as for cabbage of other maturity groups.

To obtain an earlier harvest, late-ripening cabbage seedlings are grown in the same way as early-ripening seedlings, sowing seeds at the same time or a little later. Late varieties are planted in a permanent place in the ground until the end of May, and mid-late varieties - in mid-May. The last planting date is June 1.

Care, Watering and Fertilizing:

The first loosening (to a depth of 5-8 cm) in the rows is carried out immediately after planting potted seedlings, and non-potted seedlings are loosened after planting the fallen plants. In the future, the soil is loosened by 22-25 cm.

Attention! With insufficient rainfall, as well as on light soils, loosening should be shallower, with sufficient moisture and on heavy soils - deeper. The first hilling of early varieties is carried out 15-20 days after planting, later varieties - 25-30 days, the last time they are hilled before the rows close. Varieties with a short stump are enough to huddle 1 time, plants with a higher stump - 2-3 times.

Caring for early cabbage varieties in May consists of watering, weed control and fertilizing with saltpeter (0.3 kg per 10 sq. m). The fertilizer is scattered around the plants manually. To avoid damage to plants, try to prevent fertilizers from getting on the leaves, especially if the leaves are wet. Top dressing can be combined with watering, dissolving fertilizers in water. The greatest need for water is mid-May - mid-June. During this period, plants need to be watered systematically.

The first feeding of cabbage is combined with hilling. It is carried out after watering or rain. It is necessary to apply 1.5-2.5 g/m2 of the active substance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. 20 days after the first, the second feeding is done. 2-3 g of the same fertilizers are applied, or manure slurry diluted with water (1:3-4), mullein (1:4-5), bird droppings (1:8-10) are used, applying 1-1.5 liters under one plant. If the soil is fertile and enough fertilizer was applied during the preparation of the site, you can do without the second feeding.

At the beginning of development, a rosette of leaves grows out of the apical bud of the cabbage. When a certain number of them are formed, the newly formed leaves remain in an unexpanded position, forming a head. As a result, the formation of new leaves continues already inside the head. With their intensive growth, the pressure on the covering leaves from the inside increases, and the covering leaves stretch. If the growth process is not stopped during this period, the heads will crack. Therefore, it is recommended to bend the heads several times in one direction to disrupt the root system, or the roots are cut with a shovel. This will stop the flow of nutrients into the plant and stop the growth of cabbage, therefore, cracking of the heads can be avoided.

Harvesting and Storage:

Early cabbage varieties can be harvested as early as the end of June. The heads are cut when they reach the size and density appropriate for the varieties.

Attention! Premature harvesting leads to excessive wilting. However, you should not delay harvesting, as unharvested heads quickly burst and bolt. Harvesting of mid-late varieties ends in September. In October, all varieties are harvested for current consumption. Late cabbage varieties intended for storage are left on the bed until the beginning of November, as they continue to grow intensively even in cold autumn weather.