1 Organic Chinese Cabbage Michihili Plant in a 80mm biodegradable peat pot.
This plant is grown from Organic Chinese Cabbage Seed, potted in Organic Mineralised Nutrient Rich (Blood bone and fish free (vg)) Soil, Fertilised with Compost (vg), Worm castings (poop) and Kelp Powder (read more about the soil).
The pot reduces plastic waste and transplant shock (I commit to zero waste where I can, everything is recycled or reused or upcycled). There is no transplanting required, plant directly into the soil in its pot.
Full sun, moist soil.
Chinese Cabbage Michihili
Brassica pekinensis
Upright cylindrical heads growing to 40cm tall and 10cm wide. White stalks with green leaves and pale interior. Sweet and tender; good for stir-fry, pickling and salads.
Soft textured with a more subtle flavour than European cabbage varieties, Chinese Cabbage 'Michihili' is used commonly in Asian hot pots, stir fries and pickles. Can also be used raw in salads and coleslaw. This variety can be used to make Korean Kim Chi.
The first records of the cultivation of Michihili cabbage originate from 14th century China.
Prefers well drained, fertile soils. Plant in full sun or light shade. Water well, try to keep soil evenly moistened over time and avoid dry spells. Fertilise regularly, plants will bolt if growth slows down. Prefers a pH range of 6.5 to 7.
Harvest when heads are large and dense in 8 to 13 weeks or pick leaves individually as the plant grows.