Purple Chinese Cabbage From Seed to Plate, A Journey of Cultivation and Culinary Delight

Bring a burst of color and nutrition to your garden with Purple Chinese Cabbage Seeds. This unique variety produces tightly packed, richly pigmented purple leaves with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Perfect for salads, stir-fries, and soups, it’s a beautiful and healthy addition to your kitchen garden.

Known for its crisp texture and high anthocyanin content, Purple Chinese Cabbage not only enhances your dishes visually but also provides essential vitamins and antioxidants. Its compact growth makes it perfect for raised beds, containers, or traditional vegetable plots.

Features:

• Variety: Purple Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis)
• Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
• Color: Deep purple leaves with pale ribs
• Flavor: Mild, tender, and slightly sweet
• Growth Habit: Compact rosette forming tight heads
• Uses: Salads, stir-fry, soups, pickling
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Non-GMO open-pollinated vegetable seeds
• Planting Season: Spring and late summer (cool-season crop)
• Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
• Planting Depth: ¼–½ inch (6–12 mm)
• Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart
• Germination Time: 5–10 days
• Days to Maturity: 60–80 days
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Sun Exposure: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Watering Needs: Regular watering to keep soil moist
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
• Harvest Time: Early to mid-fall or early spring
• Maintenance: Moderate; mulch to retain soil moisture

Planting Guide:

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.
• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
• Keep rows 18 inches apart for best airflow and head formation.
• Water consistently and avoid prolonged dry periods.
• Harvest when the heads are firm and full-sized.