CHINESE CABBAGE - Mibuna

OP Open Pollinated

(300 seeds)

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Unusual greens for creative cooks

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Often referred to as Chinese Broccolli or Chinese Kale, Kai lan is a leaf vegetable featuring thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems and Read More

Often referred to as Chinese Broccolli or Chinese Kale, Kai lan is a leaf vegetable featuring thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems and a small number of tiny flower heads similar to those of broccoli. Very popular in Cantonese cuisine, this vegetable is great in stir fries or as a steamed green.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

45-60 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

30cm

Plant Height

45cm

Additional Features

Product Details

Common Name: CHINESE CABBAGE - Mibuna

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 300

Days to Harvest: 45-60 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Row Spacing: 50cm

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. japonica

Germination Time: 10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 45cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Chinese Cabbage
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Chinese Cabbage
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Chinese Cabbage
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Chinese Cabbage
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Chinese Cabbage
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Chinese Cabbage
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

For best results prepare soil with compost and organic matter. Seeds can be started in trays but it is best to sow directly into drills approximately 30 cm apart and thin out once germination begins.

How to Harvest

A great cut and come again plant, wait until the plant is about 30cm tall and just stating to flower and cut the plant at the stalk leaving about 7cm. The plant will then regrow and the process can be repeated all season.

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How to Sow

For best results prepare soil with compost and organic matter. Seeds can be started in trays but it is best to sow directly into drills approximately 30 cm apart and thin out once germination begins.

How to Harvest

A great cut and come again plant, wait until the plant is about 30cm tall and just stating to flower and cut the plant at the stalk leaving about 7cm. The plant will then regrow and the process can be repeated all season.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →