FOOTBALL

White cabbage variety Football is a late-maturing hybrid intended for cultivation in arid and moderate climatic zones. This variety has an upright leaf rosette, leaves of medium size, green in color with a medium-intensity waxy bloom, and are blistered and wavy at the edges. The head has an oval-flat shape, is partially covered, with whitish flesh upon cutting. The outer and inner stalks are of medium length, the head mass varies from 1.7 to 4.5 kg, while the density is rated at 4.5 points. The cabbage taste is good, making it attractive to consumers.

The Football variety is distinguished by high resistance to diseases, which contributes to a stable and high level of yield. Commercial yield in the recommended region of cultivation reaches 700-779 centners per hectare, which is 50-147 centners higher than standard varieties Saratoga and Kamianka. Maximum yield can reach 1500 centners per hectare, as shown in the example of the Ivanovo region. The output of commercial product is 88%, which indicates the high efficiency of the variety.

Cabbage Football is recommended for use in fresh form, as well as for long-term storage due to its quality characteristics. This variety is an excellent choice for agricultural enterprises striving to obtain a high-quality and high-yield product adapted to various climatic conditions.