- Name synonyms: Amager 611
- Year of approval: 1943
- Appointment: for fresh consumption, for all types of processing
- Leaf rosette: semi-spreading, with raised leaves
- Leaf color: gray-green
- Sheet surface: smooth or slightly wrinkled
- Petiole: middle length
- Outside stump: height 14-28 cm
- Internal stump: middle length
- Weight, kg: 2,5-4
Amager cabbage is an old variety of high-yield white cabbage, which is part of the late-ripening group of plants. It is worth taking a closer look at how cabbage attracts gardeners, and what its characteristic features are.
Breeding history
Domestic breeders were engaged in breeding the variety. For the first time, cabbage was included in the State Register in 1943 after passing a series of tests.
Description of the variety
Amager cabbage is intended mainly for planting in open ground. Among the main characteristics of culture:
socket - semi-spreading;
the petiole is small;
leaves - protruding, light green, broadly ovate;
the length of the sheet plate is up to 40-50 cm.
There is a small waxy coating on the surface of cabbage leaves, which can be easily removed by thorough washing of the head.
Characteristics of the appearance of the plant and heads of cabbage
Amager is a high-yield variety that forms large heads of cabbage. Root characteristics:
shape - round-flat;
the peel is dense;
weight - up to 4 kg.
Amager cabbage heads are colored gray-green, which becomes slightly darker as it ripens.
Purpose and taste
Amager cabbage is intended for consumption both fresh and for preservation and preparation of other preparations. Taste properties are assessed at 4 out of 5 points, the leaves give off a slight bitterness. Heads of cabbage are mainly used for pickling and pickling.
Pickling. The preservative during this process is lactic acid, which is formed as a result of cabbage fermentation processes. It is recommended to ferment heads of cabbage in enamelled buckets or pre-prepared oak barrels.
Salting. The addition of salt prevents harmful bacteria from emerging and multiplying, and also makes the cabbage more juicy. Such blanks will help to strengthen the immune system.
Gardeners recommend eating cabbage closer to spring, as its taste becomes better.
Ripening terms
The full growing season of a crop lasts from 117 to 148 days. This is enough to get a bountiful harvest.
Yield
On average, it will be possible to harvest up to 65 tons of Amager cabbage from one hectare. Heads of cabbage are suitable for long-term storage, do not lose their original taste and useful properties.
Growing and care
Amager is grown mainly by seedlings, which are usually planted in the last days of February or early March. If you plan to plant by seeds, which is possible in warm regions, then it is better to start the procedure closer to the beginning of May. Before planting seeds for seedlings or in the ground, it is worth preparing the material.
Selection. At this stage, preference is given to whole and large samples. If necessary, to speed up the selection procedure, you can use a glass of water. The floating seeds are empty, they are not suitable for further use.
Disinfection. It is carried out by keeping the seeds in a special solution, which strengthens the immunity of the future cabbage.
Treatment. Additionally, the seeds should be kept in a growth stimulator. The solutions are sold in specialized stores.
Landing scheme.
Between the rows it is worth retreating to 70-80 cm.
Between seedlings in a row should be kept up to 50 cm.
The maximum planting depth is 1.5-2 cm when it comes to seeds. When planting seedlings, it is necessary to deepen the cabbage trunk to the beginning of the leaves.
After planting cabbage, it is worth taking care of the care of the crop. Main steps.
Watering. The variety is quite demanding for watering. It is recommended to add water to the soil every 2 days for 2 weeks. Then the volume can be reduced by watering the cabbage 1-3 times a week. It is best to use warm water for watering to prevent vegetative retention. The liquid should be applied in the morning or in the evening, otherwise there is a high probability that the damp plant will be burned by the sun's rays. Watering should be stopped 3 weeks before harvest.
Weeding and loosening. Two mandatory procedures that are carried out simultaneously after each watering. Timely removal of weeds and regular loosening of the soil will help prevent the development of diseases, the spread of pests, and also accelerate the flow of nutrients to the roots of the plant.
Top dressing. Cabbage requires regular fertilization. The first feeding should be carried out immediately after planting the seedlings in the ground, using organic mixtures of water, urea and superphosphate. If it is necessary for the cabbage to gain leaf mass, it is worth using nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
It is worth harvesting after the onset of the first frost. At the same time, it is important not to overexpose the heads of cabbage, so as not to deteriorate their taste and keeping quality.
To grow a rich cabbage crop, you need to know when and how to plant this crop outdoors. Planting dates are determined depending on the variety. It is also necessary to properly prepare the soil and follow the rules of crop rotation.
Soil requirements
It is recommended to plant cabbage in fertile and light soil. Recommendations for choosing a place.
The site should be sunny and calm. Cabbage will also take root well in shaded areas, but the ripening time will increase in this case.
The groundwater level should be low. Otherwise, a drainage system must be provided.
The soil must be thoroughly fertilized and loosened. It is recommended to apply fertilizers, loosen the soil in the fall or 2 weeks before planting seedlings or seeds.
A careful approach to choosing a place for planting Amager cabbage will help to achieve a bountiful harvest.
Cabbage requires particularly careful care when growing. The plant quickly absorbs nutrients, so the soil needs to be enriched regularly. Adequate amounts of minerals, organics and nitrogen must be provided. Some products can be purchased at the store, while others are easy to make at home.
Required climatic conditions
The best option for planting seedlings or seeds is the end of spring, when the frosts leave, and the risk of their return will be minimal. Before planting, you should make sure that the ground has warmed up to +8 degrees Celsius.
Disease and pest resistance
The Amager variety has a fairly strong immunity. Cabbage is resistant to the majority of popular diseases, it can withstand attacks from pests.However, with the wrong approach to growing a crop, there is a high probability of infection of a vegetable by fusarium wilt or vascular bacteriosis.
The spread of the disease can be prevented through preventive treatments with special preparations that can be bought at a gardening store. It is also recommended to remove the affected areas in a timely manner.
Cabbage is a very popular horticultural crop. But growing a good, large and tasty cabbage is sometimes very difficult, because it is often affected by a huge number of diseases and pests. The main role in the cultivation of this vegetable is played by regular prevention, which helps to get a rich harvest, and prevent the occurrence of diseases and the invasion of harmful insects. It is very important to start treatment as early as possible, otherwise there is a risk of spreading the infection to still unaffected plants.
Review overview
Growers appreciate the variety, which is still popular in many regions. Among the benefits of Amager cabbage in the reviews they note:
high resistance to frost;
good keeping quality of heads of cabbage, retaining their taste;
ease of transportation;
survival rate even in harsh conditions.
And also in the reviews they highlight the predictability of cabbage, which pleases gardeners with an excellent harvest, regardless of weather conditions.
