Kogane Chinese cabbage is a Japanese heirloom variety of cabbage with a loose head and yellow core. It's also known as napa cabbage, Chinese white cabbage, or celery cabbage.
Seed Count: 1.715mg approx. 400 seeds
Climate: Prefers mild climates and cool temperatures; avoid planting in extreme heat or frost.
Soil: Use well-drained, fertile soil.
Sunlight: Plant in full sun.
Seed sowing: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in spring, or
Sow seeds directly in the ground, 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, and space plants 12 inches apart.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during seedling establishment.
Thinning: Thin seedlings to the desired spacing once they have a few true leaves.
Harvesting: Harvest when the heads are firm and mature, typically within 60 days.
Characteristics
Flavor: Mild, succulent, and good for pickling and cooking
Appearance: Loose head with crumpled green outer leaves and a yellow core
Uses: Stir-fries, soups, kimchi, and microgreens
Sow seeds in spring or summer after the last frost
Harvest at any stage
Tips
In environments with insufficient natural light, consider supplemental lighting
For media that hold some fertility, such as potting mix, plain water is usually best
Provide plants with adequate water and fertilizer after transplanting to promote faster growth
Some shade in summer helps to deter bolting