Back To Top Varieties Variety Days to Maturity Remarks China Pride Hybrid 64 Best for fall planting. Jade Pagoda Hybrid 72 Best for fall planting, widely adapted, high yields. Best for spring and early summer. For best head development, it is important not to interrupt growth. Sowing seed directly in the garden may not allow enough time for the seedlings to grow before warm summer days stimulate seedstalk formation, bolting, and the plant is useless.
Chinese cabbage develops best during cool weather and is an excellent vegetable for fall gardeners.
Start seed in early to midsummer and transplant at the same time as late cabbage. Back To Top Spacing and Depth of Planting Space plants 12 inches apart for upright varieties such as Michili and 15 to 24 inches apart for the larger heading types. Keep the soil moist and thin seedlings with care. If possible, start seed in a protected place and transplant on a cloudy day. Use a starter fertilizer solution when transplanting.