Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Maruba Santoh Round
30-40 Days to maturity. Brassica rapa var Pekinensis 'Maruba santoh round'. Maruba Santoh Round Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Annual. Maruba Santoh Round has an acknowledgeable heat tolerance that is greater than most Chinese cabbages. If you live in an area with warm summers you may want to try this variety for a longer harvest before your plant's bolt. Enjoy these large rounded leaves and juicy white stems in your upcoming summer salads, stir-fries, soups, and more. ~ 7,625 seeds per oz.
Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Maruba Santoh Round
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Other Common Names: Baechu, baguio, bai cai, cai bac thao, cai dai, celery cabbage, Chinese leaves, da bai cai, hakusai, huang ya cai, huan ya bai, jie jin bai chai, kala gowa, kobis cina, kubis cina, kubis panjang, loose head Chinese cabbage, nappa, nappa cabbage, won bok, wong bok, wong nga pak.
How to Grow Maruba Santoh Round Cabbage
Sow in spring while the soil is still cool. If the plants experience late spring frosts or more than a week of nights below 50°F, they are likely to bolt (produce a flowering stalk and stop growing) once warm weather returns. Chinese Cabbages can also bolt because of high temperatures. Chinese Cabbages are heavy feeders, apply a balanced fertilizer and maintain nutrient-rich soil. Oats can be used as a companion plant to prevent clubroot and other soil-borne diseases, increase growth, and attract beneficial insects.
Harvesting Chinese Cabbage
Harvest when the heads reach the size you want. In the fall, cut heads high, leaving the plant's base intact. Small heads will often regrow from the stub. During the fall season Chinese Cabbages can tolerate a light frost, but be sure to harvest all cabbage heads before a hard freeze (28F).
Culinary Tips
Chinese Cabbages can be eaten raw in salads or cooked into traditional dishes. It has high water content and takes on a sweet and juicy flavor when cooked, picking up other flavors from the food it's cooked with. Since it softens as well, it's frequently used with meats in stir-fries and soups during the last stages of cooking. Preserve by drying or pickling for use during the winter months.
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Seeds Per Package
- 4 g packet - Approximately 1,090 Seeds‬
- 1 oz - Approximately 7,600 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 30,400 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 121,600 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 608,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica rapa var Pekinensis 'Maruba santoh round' |
| Maruba Santoh Round Color: | Bright green leaves on white stalks. |
| Maruba Santoh Round Flavor: | Mild cabbage flavor |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 30-40 Days to maturity. |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | 1/2 inches |
| Row Spacing: | Thin to 12-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 6-10 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Loose-leaf |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, rich, slightly alkaline soil |
| Temperature Preference: | 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
Other
| Plant Width: | 6-10 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Common pests and diseases for Chinese Cabbages include flea beetles, cabbageworm, cutworms, cabbage root flies, aphids, clubroot, and other fungi. Keep good garden hygiene to limit issues with these pests and diseases. |