White cabbage Amager, seeds Weight kg

Amager or Amager 611 is a late-ripening variety of white cabbage, grown throughout the Russian Federation, but ripening times differ in different regions. The characteristic of the variety is such that, due to its resistance to cold weather, it is planted in early spring. The ripening period of the forks is late – 150-170 days after planting the seeds for seedlings. Description of the Amager cabbage variety – forms a semi-spreading rosette with bright green leaves raised above the fork. The stump reaches a length of 27 centimeters. The head of cabbage is dense, has a rounded-concave shape. The weight of one head of cabbage reaches 4 kilograms. High yield variety. The variety has been popular and has received positive reviews for many years due to its resistance to weather changes and much more: Keeping quality. Resistant to cracking. Cold tolerance. Drought and heat resistant. Seedlings are not damaged by frost, and forks not harvested in time can withstand temperatures down to -3 ° C. At the same time, at the beginning of storage, the vegetable contains less vitamins and minerals than the head of cabbage, which has lain for 2-3 months. Despite the positive aspects of cabbage, there are also negative qualities in the variety. It is susceptible to fusarium and vascular bacteriosis diseases with improper plant care. During storage, punctate necrosis may appear. With prolonged extremely high temperatures, the head of cabbage stops growing and requires watering. After planting in the garden, the plants must be constantly monitored in order to identify the disease and immediately begin to fight it. As a rule, cabbage is overcome by several infections – downy mildew, black leg, keel. Diseases are serious, subsequently the vegetables do not ripen or die. It is important to detect the infection in time. When transplanting seedlings, carefully examine the roots of plants for the presence of growths, the stems should be green without dark spots, and the leaves should be without any plaque, lethargy, dried parts. If signs of disease are found, infected seedlings are destroyed. Planting one diseased seedling in the garden will destroy the entire site.