Brassica Rapa (Chinese Cabbage)
Brassica Rapa (Chinese Cabbage)
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Brassica Rapa (Chinese Cabbage) is a versatile cool-season vegetable valued for its crisp texture, tender leaves, and mild sweet flavour. Forming dense upright heads with vibrant green foliage and pale stems, this productive vegetable is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting. Its attractive appearance and rapid growth make it a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking fresh, nutritious produce with minimal effort.
Perfect for stir-fries, soups, salads, kimchi, and steaming, Chinese Cabbage is highly regarded for both its culinary versatility and excellent garden performance. This hardy vegetable thrives in cooler conditions and produces generous harvests when grown in fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture. Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, Chinese Cabbage offers dependable growth, exceptional flavour, and a continuous supply of fresh leafy greens throughout the growing season.
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Mature height
30–45cm
Mature width
25–40cm
Spacing
30–40cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Annual Vegetable
Foliage
Broad, tender green leaves with pale crunchy stems forming compact upright heads
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Harvest typically 60–90 days from planting; if left unharvested, plants produce yellow flowers followed by seed pods
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prefers fertile well-drained soil, consistent watering, and cooler growing conditions for best head development
Root System
Shallow fibrous root system suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers