Late spring-seeded Chinese cabbage will also go to seed. A. Chinese cabbage describes several greens which differ considerably. Like cabbage, they are cool-season crops and bolt or go to seed in long days of late spring and summer. They grow best as a fall or early winter crop in most areas of Arkansas. Cultural practices are the same as for regular cabbage although Chinese cabbage matures quicker and may be ready in as few as 60 to 65 days from seeding.
Chinese cabbage is used fresh in salads or cooked like regular cabbage.
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