Pinetree Garden Seeds Chinese Cabbage
Best choice for home gardeners seeking vibrant, fast-growing fall harvests.
This Napa-style hybrid brings a stunning lavender aesthetic to the garden without sacrificing the fast, 60-day turnaround you need for a fall harvest. It is a visual showstopper for your kitchen, though you will need to stay diligent with soil moisture to keep these vibrant heads from bolting too early.
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Pinetree Garden Seeds
Who it's for
- Health-conscious cooks looking for nutrient-dense ingredients with added flavor depth
- Home gardeners seeking striking visual interest in their vegetable patches
- Busy growers needing consistent, fast-maturing crops for reliable harvests
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with unpredictable temperature swings or extreme heat
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing vibrant colors in cooked stir-fry dishes
- Budget-minded growers hoping to save seeds for future planting seasons
Performance breakdown
Germination reliability
High-vigor hybrid genetics ensure consistent and dependable seedling emergence.
Harvest speed
Sixty-day maturity window allows for rapid turnover in the garden.
Visual appeal
Striking lavender and green bicolored leaves elevate any culinary presentation.
Culinary versatility
Perfect texture for everything from fermented kimchee to fresh stir-fries.
Seasonal adaptability
Thrives best as a fall crop when temperatures begin to cool.
Growth predictability
Uniform Napa-type heads reach a manageable size for home kitchens.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Seed Count
30 seeds per packet
Sowing Depth
0.25 inches (0.635 cm)
Germination Temperature
Optimum 65-85ºF
Plant Spacing
12 inches (30.48 cm)
Variety Type
Hybrid
Yield Per Plant or Area
Packet plants 15-20 foot single row
Recommended Planting Season
Spring and Midsummer for Fall crops
Days to Maturity
60 days
Plant Height
10 inches
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