Cultivation
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group)
A complex indicator of raw material quality, determined by a sugar content of 4% or higher, a vitamin C level of 50–60 mg%, and the physical structure of the head, which ensures optimal density and leaf juiciness during industrial fermentation.
In the reference 211 varieties crop White cabbage, where this is mentioned in the description.
For industrial processing, particularly for sauerkraut production, the biochemical composition and morphology of the head are of fundamental importance. The optimal organoleptic effect is achieved with a sugar content of at least 4% and a balanced level of vitamin C. Physically, the heads must be dense, with juicy but not tough leaves, which allows for the desired product texture and prevents the raw material from turning into a soft mass during fermentation. The internal core should be no more than 3 cm in size.
Technological suitability is closely linked to maturity groups: mid-season, mid-late, and late-maturing varieties are preferred for processing, as early varieties lack sufficient sugar content and possess excessively delicate tissues. Modern requirements for raw materials also include an assessment of quality after long-term storage, where the key breeding objective is the retention of juiciness. Industrial raw materials must meet standards regarding cleanliness and the absence of mechanical damage, as well as pest or disease infestation.
General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Twan Groot
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Jan Draaistra
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
REED SEED (US)
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Twan Groot
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
VAN DER PLOEG SJAAK
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Thimothi Lunn
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
TOKITA SEMENTI ITALIA SRL, IT
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
BEJO ZADEN B.V, NL
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Meinardus P.Boon
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Rijk Zwaan B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Yusuke KATO, JP
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Bayer Holland B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
MORAVOSEED CZ A.S.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
VAN DER PLOEG SJAAK