Description

Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis), known in Italian as Cavolo Cinese, is a popular Asian leafy vegetable prized for its tender, pale green leaves, crisp white ribs and mild, slightly sweet flavour. This fast-growing vegetable typically forms elongated, compact heads, making it an excellent addition to home vegetable gardens.

Perfect for stir-fries, soups, salads, steaming, pickling and traditional Asian dishes such as kimchi, Chinese Cabbage is delicious both raw and cooked. It grows particularly well during Malta’s cooler months, producing crisp, flavourful leaves.

🌱 Growing Instructions

☀️ Sunlight: Prefers 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Benefits from partial afternoon shade during warmer weather.

💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular watering is essential for tender leaves and healthy head development.

🌱 Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.

🌡️ Temperature: Grows best between 15°C–22°C. Excessive heat or prolonged cold stress can encourage premature flowering.

📏 Spacing: Allow approximately 30–40 cm between plants for proper head development and good air circulation.

🌾 Fertilizer: Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth, following product instructions.

✂️ Harvesting: Harvest when the elongated head is firm, compact and fully developed, typically 50–75 days after transplanting, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

🌿 Local Growing Tips (Malta)

Best planting season: September to November, with further planting possible in late winter when temperatures are suitable.

Position: Sunny vegetable gardens, raised beds or large containers with fertile soil and good drainage.

Companion plants: Lettuce, onions, celery and aromatic herbs.

Common issue: Flea beetles, cabbage caterpillars and aphids may damage the leaves. Use protective insect netting when necessary. Temperature fluctuations and root disturbance can also encourage premature flowering (bolting).

📦 Product Information

Variety: Chinese Cabbage (Napa Cabbage)

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis

Plant Type: Leafy Vegetable Seedling

Quantity: 6 Seedlings per Tray

Maturity: Approximately 50–75 days after transplanting, depending on variety

Harvest Season: Autumn to Spring

Special Characteristics: Tender pale green leaves, crisp white ribs, mild flavour and fast-growing, compact heads suitable for fresh and cooked dishes.

Important Information

Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.

The price is per one tray of 6 seedlings.