Shuka Flowering Chinese Cabbage
Brassica rapa var amplexicaulis
This hybrid Chinese cabbage is a hardy annual that reaches full maturity in 50-60 days. The plant will be 12 in. and both the young stalks, leaves, and flower buds are edible. This heavy producing, cut-and-come-again plant, is on our "top picks list" for a production garden. Just be advised that this plant cannot take that much stress, so it is better to plant in succession if you are looking for an extended harvest season.
| Days to germination | 3-10 days |
| Days to maturity | 50-60 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant time | Summer |
| Spacing | 12-15 inches |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil temperature | 68-70 degrees |
| Optimum soil P.H | 5.8-6.5 |
| Height | 18 inches tall and wide |
| Harvest | Harvest heads when they are firm and immediately harvest any split heads |