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| 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 |
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!