{"product_id":"michihili-chinese-cabbage","title":"Michihili chinese cabbage","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eBrassica rapa Chinensis\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CHINESE CABBAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003ePrefers cool temperatures for its main growing season, likes decreasing temperatures and day lengths. Tends to bolt if temperature or light increases. The optimum temperature for Chinese cabbage to be able to head is at least 58- 62˚ƒ. The Plants must become big enough to be ready to form a head within 40–50 days after sowing. Transplant 16 weeks before first frost for storage types, 13 weeks for fresh types, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Drought sensitive, mature heads are vulnerable to splitting under stress from rain following a dry spell, keep moisture even. Fragile leaves when young, space well if mechanically cultivating. Harvest time is fall to early winter. Mature when the tight head leaf begins to fold back on itself. Soil pH 6–7.5. Hardiness zones 5-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8,000–11,000 seeds per ounce. Average 66M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4–1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e50-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e10-15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e12–18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18–30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichihili Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 8,100 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 32,400 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 130m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Michihili is a beautiful tall heirloom Chinese cabbage. Its light green leaves are tender and delicious, ideal for stir fries and pickling and any other Asian dishes. Michihili thrives in milder climates but can be planted in any zones. Highly regarded by chefs and consumers alike for their superior appearance, taste and texture. It is sweeter and more concentrated in flavor than the California Napa Cabbage. Vitamins and minerals in Chinese cabbage are vitamin C, K, A, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. Also known as Sendai hakusai. Photos by Daphne Gould and Mac with High Desert Garden. Tags: Color: Green, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":1090883328,"sku":"12604","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":42380715163690,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":916378629,"sku":"13161","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":916378633,"sku":"13162","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Michihili.jpg?v=1496959465","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/michihili-chinese-cabbage","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}