Chinese Michihili Cabbage is a distinguished heirloom Napa cabbage variety admired for its tall elegant shape, tender crinkled leaves, and crisp texture. Its lush jade-green foliage surrounds a pale tightly packed heart, creating a beautiful contrast that makes this cabbage both visually striking and exceptionally flavorful.
Known for its mild slightly sweet flavor, Chinese Michihili Cabbage is highly versatile in the kitchen and perfect for fresh salads, stir-fries, soups, wraps, kimchi, and Asian-inspired dishes. Its tender texture and refreshing crunch make it a favorite among gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike.
This cool-season vegetable thrives in fertile well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and performs exceptionally well in gardens, raised beds, and containers. Growing upright to approximately 18 inches tall, Chinese Michihili Cabbage matures quickly and can be harvested in as little as 62 days, rewarding gardeners with abundant fresh harvests throughout the cooler growing seasons.
Chinese Michihili Cabbage Seed Details
- Quantity: 200 Seeds
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 45–75°F
- Days to Germination: 5–10 Days
- Row Spacing: 18 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 24 Inches
- 100-Foot Row Yield: Approx. 100 lbs
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 62 Days
How to Save Chinese Michihili Cabbage Seeds
Chinese Michihili Cabbage can cross-pollinate with members of the Brassica family, including broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. To maintain seed purity, separate varieties by approximately 1 mile when saving seeds.
Chinese Michihili Cabbage requires overwintering in order to produce seed during its second growing season. In mild climates, plants may be heavily mulched and left in the garden over winter. In colder regions, carefully lift the cabbage plant and store it in slightly moist sand at temperatures between 35–40°F until spring.
Once spring arrives, replant the cabbage and allow it to bolt naturally. After flowering, seed pods will begin to form and eventually dry on the plant. Harvest the dried pods, remove the seeds, and store them in a cool dry location for future planting.
