Cabbage AMSTERDAM

Brussels sprouts of the Amsterdam variety is a mid-late hybrid that boasts high yield and excellent product quality. The leaf rosette is raised, with leaves of medium size, green in color with a medium-intensity waxy coating, elliptical shape with a bubbly surface and wavy edges. The cabbage head is round-flat, medium-bumpy, whitish, with a tender structure, weighing between 0.9 and 3 kg depending on growing conditions. The inflorescences are dense, milky-white, of a regular round shape, well protected by covering leaves from light exposure, which prevents yellowing and maintains commercial appearance.

The variety is resistant to anthocyanin coloring and marginal leaf scorch, enhancing its resilience to adverse conditions. Amsterdam is recommended for cultivation in personal subsidiary holdings and home cooking, and is also suitable for obtaining high-quality produce for the fresh market. Yield is about 5.5 kg per square meter, making this variety attractive to gardeners seeking a good harvest.

Brussels sprouts Amsterdam is a dietary product rich in rare trace elements and potassium, making it beneficial for health. It is excellent for various cooking methods, including frying in batter and use in vegetable mixes. To maintain high commercial qualities, it is recommended to avoid touching the heads with hands and to ensure the covering of heads by outer leaves, as the cabbage is demanding in terms of soil fertility and growing conditions.