CHINESE CABBAGE - Michihili Wong Bok

Common Name: CHINESE CABBAGE - Michihili Wong Bok

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 200

Days to Harvest: 28-70 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 45-60cm

Row Spacing: 40cm

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. chinensis

Germination Time: 10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 30-45cm

Cool/Mountain Sow: Aug-Mar

Arid Sow: Jul-Apr

Temperate Sow: Aug-Mar

Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Apr

Tropical Sow: Feb-Nov

How to Sow

Prepare soil with a lot of compost and organic matter prior to sowing. Chinese Cabbages can be started in trays but direct sowing followed by thinning is preferable. The plants will grow best in full sun in temperatures between 15 - 24C. Keep an eye on the plants as they will tend to bolt if they get too hot or lack enough moisture.

How to Harvest

Single leaves or the entire plant may be harvested, either at 28 days for the tender baby leaf stage or when a fully mature head at 70 days. For freshest taste, use within five days.