Description - A crucifer, related to cabbage and broccoli. The most common form of Chinese cabbage has a cylindrical tight head 4 inches thick and up to 18 inches long.
Outer leaves are light green with a white midrib.
The inner leaves are creamy yellow. Chinese mustard has a loose head or rosette of dark green leaves. The leaves are oblong or oval with shiny dark green blades and thick white petioles. Culture - Both are cool season crops. A spring crop can be grown from transplants set out in early spring.