Chinese Celery Cabbage
Item Details
(Brassica rapa) “Very tasty, robust, and resilient” is how Seed Savers Exchange staff describes this loose-heading Chinese cabbage. Its large, vibrant-green leaves grow upright and arching, forming long, cylindrical heads with a very crunchy, juicy texture and a peppery flavor. Plants reach 26"" tall and up to 3' wide. Leaves become much sweeter after a frost. 75-80 days until heading."
- 75-80 days
- Organic
- From the Collection
- Crunchy and peppery
- Substantial texture
This variety works for:
- Steaming
- Boiling
- Baking
- Soup
Greens are traditionally associated with slow cooking. Combine chopped leaves with ham hocks or thick slices of bacon and garlic. After about 90 minutes of simmering a broth known as pot liquor will form and can be used in other dishes or to top your servings.
Growing Instructions
Instructions - Sow seed indoors 1?4"" deep 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Plant out just before the last frost. Take care not to disrupt the shallow root system while transplanting and weeding. Make sure cabbage has a regular supply of water. Mulching cabbage will reduce weeds and keep moderate temperatures and even moisture in the soil. Cabbage is a heavy feeder and consequently needs an even supply of nutrients.
- Start Indoors: 6 weeks before last frost
- Direct Seed: 1/2" Deep
- Thin: 1-6" Apart
- Plant Outdoors: 6-8” Apart