Chinese Cabbage
Brassica rapa
BRAS-sik-a RAW-puh
Edibles: Leafy Green
Sui Choy
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Firm, 11-in., celery-like cylindrical heads with sweet, tangy, delicious flavor, more delicate than Bok Choi below or regular cabbage. Head is tight, crinkly and light green with prominent ribs. Interior leaves are light yellow. Essential in Asian stir fry and wraps.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Rosette
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
70 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid