Chinese Cabbage Orient Surprise F1

Chinese Cabbage 'Orient Surprise' F1

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Compact hybrid Chinese cabbage with green foliage and striking purple-red veins. An F1 variety bred for vibrant color and cool-season resilience, suitable for salads or cooking.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Cabbage 'Orient Surprise' F1
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Brassica
Species Brassica Rapa
Variety orient surprise f1
Origin China
Blooming Vegetative crop, bolts to flower in warm conditions
Leaf Color Green with purple-red veins and edges
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with high organic matter content or compost-enriched potting mix

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Watering

Maintain consistent soil moisture; avoid drought stress to prevent bolting, water deeply at base

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal growth and color development; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

High nitrogen fertilizer at planting, balanced NPK thereafter every 3-4 weeks during active growth

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Pruning

Harvest entire head when firm or pick outer leaves for continuous salad production

Pest Control Aphid Cabbage Looper 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
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
45% – 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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