Jade

Jade is a hybrid of cabbage with an early maturation period and high adaptive qualities. The plant forms a rosette of dark green leaves with fleshy snow-white stalks, which are juicy and tender. This hybrid withstands a wide range of temperatures well, is resistant to heat, cold, and bolting, making it ideal for cultivation in various climatic conditions, including spring film greenhouses. Seeds are recommended to be sown in several stages with an interval of up to 10 days to obtain a continuous harvest, while seedlings should be transplanted when 4-5 leaves appear with a distance between plants of 25-30 cm. Jade cabbage is characterized by high resistance to pests and diseases, including fusarium, bacteriosis, and viral infections such as ToMV, TMV, and PMMoV. It also tolerates water deficit and frosts well, ensuring stable field storage of the harvest. The heads have an oval shape, medium density, and a weight up to 1.5 kg, with a yellowish tint on the cut surface and a partial waxy coating. Leaves are blistered and highly wavy at the edges, giving them an attractive appearance and making them indispensable for fresh salads, as well as for preparing stuffed cabbage, borscht, and vegetarian soups. Jade is recommended for consumption by people with excess weight due to its beneficial properties and low caloric content. This hybrid combines high productivity, excellent taste qualities, and resistance to adverse conditions, making it a universal choice for gardeners and farmers seeking to obtain a quality and healthy cabbage harvest.