15 December 2012, by gj
assorted varieties
Also known as ‘Oriental Cabbage’ and ‘Asian Greens, this relative of head cabbage has similar likes- mainly cooler temperatures and shorter days. Like other greens it can also handle a little more shade than many veggies.
Napa cabbage is often bundled into this category, but it is a different subspecies with slightly different needs.
More on that if we ever grow any.
taller tatsoi
You can start the seeds indoors if you must, but Chinese Cabbage really does not like to be transplanted. If it’s essential, I would suggest using a degradable pot so you won’t need to disturb the roots.
We prefer to direct seed in early spring, about 1/4 inch deep and 6 inches apart.
In warmer climates, plant late summer to early fall.
tatsoi short variety
Our favorite variety to grow is Tatsoi. It is a deep dark green as you can see, and it tends to not bolt as soon as some of the others.
Botanical name: Brassica rapa, subspecies chinensis
Common names: Bok choi, Pak choi, Bak choi and other varieties
Days to Germination: 1-3 weeks
Days to Maturity: 45-60 days
Yield: One plant per seed, but you can cut and come again
Use: Fresh in salads or cooked in soup, stir fry.
Storage: Best fresh, you can also freeze it.
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6 January 2011, by gj
pretty in red
I once threw a handful of cabbage seeds into a finished garden bed, only to be giving away the heads later.
It was beginners luck-
I had trouble growing cabbage for years after that and didn’t know why.
Cabbage is related to Broccoli and Cauliflower, and has similar needs.
It prefers the cooler temperatures, so can be grown at the beginning or at the end of a season.
Choose an ‘early’ variety and start your seeds indoors according to the packet directions- usually 4-6 weeks before outdoor planting time, which is after killing frosts are done but the temps are still cool.
This will give the cabbages a good ‘head’ start.
You can also choose a ‘mid-season’ ‘late’ or ‘storage’ variety and plant after frost dates, here that is the end of May.
mmm crispy healthiness
I purchase plants locally and get them in the ground in spring, then can Spiced Cabbage as the heads mature.
Give your cabbages a good fertile soil and lots of water to grow big and strong.
They’ll take about 2-3 months after planting outdoors to produce.
You will get one head per plant.
You may also want to consider some of the smaller cabbages if you are growing them just for eating.
I haven’t tried them yet, but I hear they are quite tasty.
Cabbage can be canned, frozen or kept in cool storage.
Colorful Cole Slaw
Spiced Red Cabbage
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