VIOLETTTER

Colored cabbage of the Violetter variety is a medium-maturing, high-yielding variety with a maturation period of about 90-95 days. The plant forms a vertical leaf rosette with a diameter of 70-72 cm and a height of 63-65 cm. The leaves are glaucous-green, slightly wrinkled, and have a waxy coating, while the cabbage head is broadly elliptical, dense, of medium diameter and height of about 28 cm, weighing 1.1-1.3 kg. A distinguishing feature of the variety is the rich purple-violet color of the head, which gives dishes an original appearance and attractiveness.

The Violetter variety is distinguished by high resistance to diseases and bolting, as well as good transportability, which makes it convenient for growing and storage. Cabbage is rich in vitamin C and sugar, which increases its nutritional value and contributes to strengthening the immune system. Due to its dense structure and high fiber content, it is suitable for home cooking, freezing, and further processing, providing fresh vegetables during the winter and spring periods.

For growing Violetter cabbage, it is recommended to use well-lit areas with fertile loam or sandy loam soil. Most often, seedling planting method is used: seeds are sown in March-April, piqued when the first pair of true leaves appears, and seedlings are transplanted into open ground from mid-May to early June. The variety has good cold hardiness and can withstand frosts down to -3-4 °C, which expands its growing opportunities in various climatic conditions.