Cabbage, Chinese
Chinese Cabbage
Several different vegetables are commonly called Chinese cabbage. There are both heading and nonheading types. Michihli types form tall, cylindrical heads.
A second type, Napa, forms heads similar to loose heads of savoy cabbage. A third type, Pak Choi or Bok Choi, often called celery cabbage, resembles swiss chard and is nonheading. All types rapidly go to seed in warm weather, which makes them better suited for fall rather than spring gardens. Sow seeds in early fall and thin seedlings to stand 8 to 12 inches apart. It is important that the plant growth not be interrupted.
Varieties
- China Express—hybrid; early, slow-bolting Napa type; for spring planting; disease resistant.
- China Pride—hybrid; rugged Napa type; best for fall; broad, large heads; good, dark green color; disease tolerant.
- Monument—hybrid; Michihili type; 18 inches tall; dense head with deep green outer color and white interior; 80 days.
- What-A Joy—Pac Choi hybrid; Joy Choi is white-stalked.
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