- Leaf vegetable
- Great lettuce alternative
- Can be eaten raw or cooked
Description
'Cabbage, Chinese- Tokyo Bekana' seeds
Brassica rapa pekinensis
Synonyms: Brassica rapa chinensis
- Leaf vegetable
- Great lettuce alternative
- Can be eaten raw or cooked
Fast growing non-heading variety with bright green ruffled leaves. Crunchy juicy texture and a sweet mild flavour similar to lettuce. Great alternative to lettuce. Good for baby-leaf production. Can be eaten raw or cooked.
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 425
Product code: F5-04
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 6mm |
| Season | Spring, autumn and summer |
| Germination | 7-14 days @ 7-23°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing | 40cm |
| Plant Spacing | 25cm |
| Position | Part or full sun, well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 40-50 days |
*Notes: Protect from caterpillars and aphids. Pick leaves as required. Keep well watered.
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How To Grow
Shipping
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| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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