About this seed
Grow crisp, tender Napa Chinese cabbage from this packet of 100 seeds. This cool-season leafy vegetable belongs to Brassica rapa and is commonly known as Napa, Chinese or Peking cabbage.
Product Overview: Napa Chinese cabbage develops tall, dense heads with pale, tender leaves. It is widely used fresh or cooked in stir-fries, soups, dumpling fillings and fermented dishes such as kimchi.
- Botanical name: Brassica rapa — Napa or Chinese cabbage group, often listed as Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
- Packet quantity: 100 seeds
- Crop type: Cool-season leafy vegetable
Growing from Seed
- Sowing depth: Sow seeds ¼–½ inch (0.6–1.3 cm) deep.
- Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist during seedling emergence and growth.
- Spacing: Thin or transplant plants approximately 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart.
- Soil: Use fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil.
- Season: Chinese cabbage prefers cool growing conditions. Adapt sowing dates to the local climate and protect young plants from severe temperature stress.
Uses: The leaves are commonly prepared in salads, stir-fries, soups, dumpling fillings and fermented dishes such as kimchi.
What You Receive: One packet containing 100 Napa Chinese cabbage seeds. Plants and produce shown in the gallery are botanical reference images.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Napa cabbage the same as bok choy?
No. Both belong to Brassica rapa, but Napa cabbage forms a tall, dense head, while bok choy develops an upright cluster of leaves with thick stalks.
Can the seeds be sown directly?
Yes. Sow shallowly into prepared soil and maintain steady moisture during emergence.
How is Napa cabbage used?
The leaves are commonly used in soups, stir-fries, dumpling fillings and kimchi.