CABBAGE ‘Chinese’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
- Popular variety known for its tender, sweet leaves and crisp texture.
- Produces elongated heads with tightly packed leaves, perfect for stir-fries and salads.
- Rich in vitamins C and K, making it a nutritious addition to any meal.
- Fast-growing and easy to cultivate, suitable for home gardens and larger plots.
- Resistant to common cabbage diseases, ensuring a healthy harvest.
- Can be harvested as baby greens or allowed to mature for full heads.
- Versatile in the kitchen, ideal for steaming, sautéing, or pickling.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable, growing up to 30 – 45 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: All Year Round
- Subtropical: All Year Round
- Tropical: February – November
- Cool: August – March
- Arid: April – June
- Germination: 7 – 14 days @ 10-35°C
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or seed trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 30 – 45 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during dry spells.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
60 – 90 days after sowing
