Cabbage Chinese

Michihli

Heading, Napa Type, Mild, Sweet Flavor, Easy to Grow

Description

Large cylinders of densely packed, crisp leaves are characteristics of the Napa type of Chinese cabbage. The Michihli variety is the most popular Chinese cabbage grown. It is a cool season annual vegetable that grows best with short days and moderate to cool temperatures. It is popular in salads, stir fry and soups.

Seed Depth: .25-.5 in.
Row Spacing: 18-30 in.
Seed Spacing: 1-2 in.

Plant Spacing: 12 in.
Days to Sprout: 5-10
Days to Harvest: 80-90

Planting

Plant in late summer/fall for late fall/winter harvest or early spring for early summer harvest.

Care

Thin when seedlings are 2-4 inches. Keep soil moist. Fertilize with a complete fertilizer during the growing season.

Harvest

Cut entire head when it reaches full size.

Hint

To prevent diseases rotate this crop to a different area of your garden each year.

Nutrional Value

Good source of Vitamins A, C, and Calcium.