Green Rocket, Hybrid
Brassica rapa Pekinensis group
 Green Rocket, Hybrid
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Seed #178 |
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This very popular early maturing Michihili type Chinese cabbage is known for its sweetness and crisp leaves. The uniform frilly-leafed cylindrical heads grow to 18" tall and 4 to 4 1/2 pounds. It is a vigorous grower, disease tolerant and mature early.
- Cool season annual
- Approx. 500-650 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- Maturity: Approx. 70 days
- Planting season: Mid to late summer
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Cultivation: Chinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in mid to late summer in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50°F may result in bolting.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Thin
To |
Row
Distance |
| 50-85°F |
1/4-1/2" |
2" |
6-8" |
18-30" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: Popular in Japanese soups and braised with meat in sukiyaki. Used in yosenabe, ohitashi, stir-fry, pickling and salad.
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