The Effect of Chosen Biostimulants on the Yield of White Cabbage

Abstract

An open-field study evaluated the effects of four biostimulants (Asahi, Optysil, Optycal, and Tytanit) on the yield and chemical composition of two white cabbage cultivars (‘Caraflex’ and ‘Alfredo’). Although the biostimulants did not significantly impact the marketable yield, all treatments led to a significant increase in ascorbic acid content. The influence on dry matter, sugars, phenols, and antioxidant activity varied by cultivar but generally did not result in inferior outcomes compared to the control. The effect on nitrate levels also varied, with Optysil and Asahi showing some adverse effects depending on the cultivar.

Keywords

• <i>Brassica oleracea</i> var. <i>capitata</i> f. <i>alba</i>
• dry matter
• ascorbic acid
• soluble sugars
• phenolic compounds
• nitrates