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| Identification |
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Genus
Brassica
Species
pekinensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
chinese cabbage
siew choy
haku-sai
napa
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S12046
Data source
UnVeg p60
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
10"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
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 pekinensis likes full sun to full shade. Brassica pekinensis is known as siew choy in Chinese and haku-sai in Japanese.
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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 a Savoy-cabbage flavor with crisp watery leaves. Brassica pekinensis is most often 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
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tolerates cold
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Potassium
Time to harvest
70 to 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 a Savoy-cabbage flavor with crisp watery leaves
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
April is normally the best time to begin planting. Typical crop spacing is 1'. Provide 1' spacing between rows. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Potassium is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 70 to 80 days. Propagation of Brassica pekinensis can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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