Michihili Cabbage
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
A favorite variety for raw use in salads, wraps, and coleslaws as well as in cooked recipes for stir-fries and even pickling! Michihili produces a large, 16” long cylindrical head with light, tender leaves, and a deliciously strong flavor. Especially ideal for use in Asian cuisine. 200 seeds.
Annual / Full Sun
Sow Depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 12"
Row Spacing: 24"
Heirloom / Open-pollinated
Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Days To Maturity: 70-80
High in iron and vitamins A, C.
Take care to observe for pests. The leaves of the Michihili cabbage are not tight as standard cabbage, increasing their chances of predation by certain garden pests.
Plant seedling in a protected environment 6-8 weeks (about 2 months) prior to the last frost for spring planting.
Harden off your plants and plant outdoors about 2 weeks before the last average frost.