Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Osaka Shirona - 4 g Packet ~1640 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Asian Garden Vegetable & Microgreens

Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Osaka Shirona. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Pekinensis group. 40-60 days. Cool season annual. Osaka Shirona is a loose-head variety of Chinese cabbage. These Japanese greens grow mild-tasting medium-sized bright green leaves with wide and firm white petioles or stocks. It is a fast-growing variety that is tolerant to both cold and heat. In frost-free areas it can be sown all year long, but avoid planting in the middle of a hot summer. Traditionally, leaves were dried or pickled to provide nutritious greens during winter months. Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In temperate areas sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost or late summer/early fall. Plant year round in tropical areas. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50°F may result in bolting. Harvest at any stage. Note: Chinese Cabbage requires vernalization. Bud differentiation and bolting results from low temperatures of 41°F for a week or 50°F for two weeks. For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5-7 true leaves raised at 73-75°F during the day and over 53°F at night. Providing plants with adequate water and fertilizer after transplanting will promote faster growth. Popular in Japanese soups and braised with meat in sukiyaki. Used in yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fry, pickling and salad. Approx 11400 seeds /oz.