Chinese Cabbage Seeds - WR 70 Days Hybrid
70 days to maturity.Brassica rapa var. pekinensis. WR 70 Days Hybrid Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual. This early maturing, medium green napa cabbage variety has wide adaptability. Grow this variety where other napas are difficult to cultivate. The heads can weigh over 5 lbs at maturity. It has good cold tolerance, medium heat tolerance, disease resistance, and is slow bolting. A nutrient-rich vegetable loaded with vitamin A, potassium, and folic acid. This variety is a fall-to-winter harvest type but can be sown in spring. ~ 7,500 seeds per oz.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - WR 70 days Hybrid
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Other Common Names: Baechu, baguio, bai cai, cai bac thao, cai dai, Chinese leaves, da bai cai, hakusai, heading Chinese cabbage, huan ya bai, jie jin bai chai, kala gowa, kobis cina, ta paak tsai, won bok, or wong nga pak.
How to Grow WR 70 Days Chinese Cabbage
Sow these seeds in spring after the last frost or in the late summer to early fall in a sunny location; plan on fertilizing. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50 F can cause bolting. Minimize potential problems by never letting the soil dry out completely; mulch after planting to reduce rots and improve soil moisture.
Note: Keep in mind that bud differentiation and bolting are caused by low temperatures of 41 F for a week or 50 F for two weeks. To have heads ready for harvest in springtime, 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 patch of soil more often than every sixth year.
Harvesting WR 70 Days 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
Chinese cabbage leaves are perfect for sukiyaki, yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fries, pickling and salad.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“If you like the inside leaves that are white and tender, you can tie the head as the plant nears maturity. Tie only healthy, dry plants with the string towards the top of the head and leave for the last 2-3 weeks.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 1 g packet - Approximately 270 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 7,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 30,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica rapa var. pekinensis |
| WR 70 Days Chinese Cabbage Color: | Light green leaves with white petioles. |
| WR 70 Days Chinese Cabbage Flavor: | Mild cabbage flavor |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 70 |
| 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 lots 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 attractive to pests than other Brassicas. The pests vary depending on the growing region. This variety has a high resistance to the viruses: soft rot and leaf spot. |