Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Yuki Hybrid
67 days to maturity.Brassica rapa var. pekinensis. Yuki Hybrid Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual. Yuki is a medium-maturing variety. It has good uniformity and large head size with good disease and moderate bolting tolerance. This variety is bred for spring to early summer harvest in areas where bolting is a problem. Considered one of the headed Chinese cabbages, this vegetable is perfect for cool-weather gardens.~ 7,000 seeds per oz.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Yuki Hybrid
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Other Common Names: Celery cabbage, chinese leaves, napa, wong bok, michihili, da bai cai, huang ya cai, jie qui bai cai, bok choy, wong nga pak, wong bak, siew choy, or hakusai.
How to Grow Yuki Chinese Cabbage
It also grows well as a late summer to early winter crop where no frost occurs. Timing on spring and fall plantings should be trialed, as changing (increasing or decreasing) day length can be a trigger for bolting. Plan on needing to fertilize. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50 F may result in bolting. Minimize potential problems by never letting the soil dry out. It is recommended to mulch after planting to reduce rots and improve soil moisture.
Note: Chinese Cabbage requires vernalization (intentional exposure to cold weather). Keep in mind that bud differentiation and bolting result from low temperatures of 41 F for a week or 50 F for two weeks. For a spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5-7 true leaves raised at 73-75 F during the day and over 53°F at night. Avoid planting brassicas in the same soil more often than every sixth year.
Harvesting Yuki Chinese Cabbage
Harvest by cutting down the entire plant and collecting as a head. Leave the outer green leaves on if it needs to be transported but remove those before consumption.
Culinary Tips
Yuki leaves are used in sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries, pickling and salad.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“One of my favorite ways to eat this type of cabbage is lightly sauteed in butter or sesame oil and seasoned with ginger, garlic, and salt. So filling and refreshing!”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 500 mg packet - Approximately 125 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 7,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 28,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 112,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 560,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica rapa var. pekinensis |
| Yuki Chinese Cabbage Color: | Dark green, shiny, leaves with pale green petioles. |
| Yuki Chinese Cabbage Flavor: | Mild flavor which intensifies with age. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 67 |
| Days to Germination: | 10-12 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 10-12 inches |
| Plant Height: | up to 12 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright, tight rosette of leaves. Classic napa cabbage look. |
| Soil Preference: | Deep, rich soil with good drainage and a high level of organic matter; the pH should be between 6.5 and 7. |
| Temperature Preference: | 55-70 F |
Other
| Plant Width: | 10-12 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Chinese cabbages tend to be more susceptible to pests than most other Brassicas. The pests vary widely depending on the growing region. This variety is tolerant to Black Speck, tip-burn, and intermediate resistance to some races of Clubroot. |