Chinese Cabbage (Napa)

Chinese cabbage (Napa)

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Crisp white ribs with dark green leaves. Cool-season annual essential for Asian cuisine, requiring consistent moisture and moderate temperatures to prevent bolting.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese cabbage (Napa)
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Brassica
Species Rapa
Variety pekinensis
Origin China
Blooming Bolts to yellow flowers in heat or long days, grown primarily for foliage/head
Leaf Color Dark green leaves with pale white ribs
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loamy soil with high organic matter and good drainage; pH 6.0-7.0 preferred

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Watering

Consistent moisture required; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best growth; partial shade in hot climates to prevent bolting and bitterness

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Fertilization

Apply balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer at planting, side-dress with nitrogen-rich feed mid-season

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Pruning

Harvest outer leaves for continuous supply or cut whole head at maturity

Pest Control Aphid Cabbage Looper Diamondback Moth Flea Beetle

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 11 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
50% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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