Brassica rapa, Pekinensis Group

Chinese Cabbage

The virtues of Chinese cabbage include loads of soluble fiber, antioxidants, and almost negligible caloric content. Use this mildly-flavored veggie in stir-fries, as a stand-in for conventional cabbage, or fresh in salads.

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The Growing Guide

Soil Temp for Germ 45–75°F
Seed Depth ¼"
Seed Spacing 1"
Days to Emergence 2–15
Thin Plants to 12–18"
Row Spacing 18–36"
Fertilizer Needs Medium
Minimum Germination 75%
Seeds per Gram ≈ 256–360
Seed Life 3 years

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Chinese Cabbage Disease Resistance

Fusarium Wilt Fungal disease causing yellowing, wilting plant leaves.
Clubroot Fungal disease causing swollen, distorted roots.

* Numbers indicate specific disease race.

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Brassica rapa, Pekinensis Group

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Chinese cabbage is a cool-season crop that performs best in spring and fall in a wide range of soil types
• Young plants exposed to temperature fluctuations can result in bolting
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, and 1 inch of compost

Direct Sowing
• For a spring crop, sow after the danger of frost
• Fall crops can be sown July—mid-August

Transplanting
• For a spring crop, start 4-5 weeks before anticipated transplant date
• Fall crops can be started from June to mid-July and set out when there are 4-5 true leaves

Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Flea and cucumber beetles, slugs, earwigs
• Insect control: Pyrethrin or row covers at planting, Cabbage Collars for slugs
• Disease prevention: 5-7 year crop rotation

Harvest & Storage
• Harvest heads as soon as mature to avoid bolting; Chinese cabbage does not stand in the garden well after maturity. The head should feel firm when pressed. If the head feels loose, allow to mature longer
• Harvest or cover with frost cloth or a row cover if temperatures are forecasted to drop below 30°F
• Cut the head off above the outer leaves
• Store at 36°F and 95% relative humidity for up to five months

KEY TO CHINESE CABBAGE DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
F | Fusarium Wilt
PB | Clubroot

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60 days. For a uniform cabbage that’s tipburn resistant, early maturing, reluctant to bolt in the summer, and has good field holding, look no further than Emiko. This Chinese cabbage grows in an upright barrel-shape 10 inches tall and has a soothing light yellow heart. HR: F, PB.