Cabbage - Napa Bilko - Brassica rapa (pekinensis group)

Hardy annual F1 Organic Hybrid. Large, football-shaped savoyed heads with overlapping leaves. Wide adaptability. Slow-bolting heads have a good, mild, sweet taste. Resistant to club root, fusarium, and downy mildew. Napa cabbage is a Chinese cabbage and can be eaten raw or cooked and is a favorite for pickling.

Did You Know? Napa cabbage is most likely native to northern China where it has been cultivated for millennia. In fact, evidence of cabbage cultivation dating back to 4,000 B.C. has been found in the Shensi province of China.

Soil Temperature: 75-80°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Germination: 3-7 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"
Days To Maturity: 65-70 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

Features

Hybrid

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall

Growth Habit : Herbaceous

Life Cycle : Hardy Annual

Plant Family : Brassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole)

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Fertile soil with plenty of compost and nitrogen, moderate water.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, sow fall crop 10-12 weeks before first frost.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest promptly when mature to avoid bolting. Keeps for about a week in the refrigerator or several weeks in a root cellar.

Useful Information

PDF -

Use Instructions

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Napa Bilko Cabbage Seeds (Organic)