Napa/Chinese Cabbage 'Michihili' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH0036
Interior is well blanched, crisp and tender.
Introduced in 1948, Michihili is a softer, loose-leaf form of Chinese cabbage with clusters of 8-12” wide white celery-like stalks. It has dense, narrow leaves with wide, flat white ribs. Michihili is a multi-purpose variety. The tender leaves are often used raw as a romaine lettuce would be, in salads or in coleslaw. It can be steamed whole, finely cut into slices for a salad, or cut coarsely for a stir-fry. Cooked leaves and stalks also add flavor to soups, stews and pasta dishes. Excellent for pickling!
| Botanical Name | Brassica rapa var. pekinensis |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 8 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
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