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| Identification |
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Genus
Brassica
Species
chinensis
Variety
Cultivar
Michihli
Common names
michihli
green chinese cabbage
chihli
ching siew choy
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S9185
Data source
UnVeg p60
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Brassica chinensis 'Michihli' likes full sun to full shade. Brassica chinensis 'Michihli' is known as ching siew choy in Chinese.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has pungent, thick, watery leaves. Brassica chinensis 'Michihli' is most commonly used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
10"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Aug 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Time to harvest
80 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has pungent, thick, watery leaves
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The optimal planting season is from April to August. Provide 10" spacing when grown in quantity. Estimated time to harvest is 80 days. Brassica chinensis 'Michihli' easily self-sows from last year's seeds.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Brassica chinensis 'Michihli' is a perennial.
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