One Kilo Slow Bolt Napa Cabbage Seeds

Also called napa cabbage, 'One Kilo Slow Bolt' has a delicate flavor, a soft texture in between that of lettuce and regular cabbage, and tight heads have a creamy yellow interior. Cabbage is most reliable when sown in mid- to late summer for fall harvest, although because this napa is quick to mature and slow to bolt, it's also a good candidate for spring sowing. Grows best at 60°-65°F.

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. pekinensis (hybrid)

Days to Maturity: 50–55 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Widespread, probably Eurasia

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial, grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: 8" tall, 10" wide

Variety Information: Outer leaves are green and white with a yellowish-green interior. Leaves have a lightly crinkled texture at maturity and have a sweet flavor. Mature, trimmed heads weigh 2–2 ½ pounds. 'One Kilo Slow Bolt' is a wong bok/napa type cabbage.

Attributes: Good for Containers