Most often used raw in salads, this beautiful Chinese cabbage has tender leaves and a sweet, mildly spicy flavor. The outer leaves are a green and the long interior head is solid, well blanched and crisp. The plant is about 18 inches tall and 6 inches wide. 80 days.

Packet size = 2 grams

CHINESE CABBAGE

WHEN TO PLANT: May be planted in fall or spring.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/2" deep cover with fine soil.

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 6-12" apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 18" apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 12" apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: moderately rich soil

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Chinese cabbage does very well in Tucson, especially as a fall crop. Plant January 1 to February 15 for spring and again August 15 through February 15.