{"product_id":"chinese-cabbage-hiroshimana","title":"Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Hiroshimana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshimana grows glossy green leaves with pale green midribs in a loose, leafy rosette. The tender foliage lends itself to steaming, stir-frying and soup, while larger harvests are useful for pickling. Unlike a dense heading cabbage, it can be gathered at several stages to suit the meal. Grow a few plants for early greens and let others develop more fully, keeping the crop moist and harvesting before hot weather reduces quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum seeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlossy, versatile greens for fresh cooking and pickling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica rapa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 days; 60-70 for larger plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose leafy rosette; size varies with harvest stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in between plants; rows 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshimana is a Japanese loose-leaf Chinese cabbage grown for tender greens. A leafy harvest can begin around 45 days; larger plants develop over roughly 60-70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 1\/4-1\/2 in. deep for mild spring weather or late-summer planting. Keep moist at 60-70 F; allow about 4-10 days to sprout. Thin to 12 in. apart, rows 18 in. apart. Use sun and fertile soil; prolonged cold or heat may trigger bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain even moisture and remove weeds while small. Rotate brassica beds and use insect netting before flea beetles or caterpillars arrive. Grow for a cool harvest; extended cold on young plants can induce flowering, and summer heat can reduce leaf quality. Fall sowings often avoid spring cold followed by heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin gathering usable greens around 45 days from sowing; allow 60-70 days for larger plants. Cut at the base before bolting, then refrigerate or pickle. For seed, isolate flowering plants from other Brassica rapa and dry mature pods before threshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese open-pollinated brassicas are insect-pollinated. Keep several healthy, typical plants for seed and prevent crossing with other flowering varieties of the same species. Some plants need a cold period before flowering. Let pods mature, then cut and dry them under cover before they shatter; clean, label and store seed cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck young leaves for flea beetle holes, aphids and caterpillars. Use row covers early, inspect regularly, and remove badly diseased plants. Crop rotation, drainage and steady watering help limit root disease and stress. A flowering stem means the leafy harvest is ending; use the leaves promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it form a tight head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshimana grows glossy green leaves with pale green midribs in a loose, leafy rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin gathering usable greens around 45 days from sowing; allow 60-70 days for larger plants. Cut at the base before bolting, then refrigerate or pickle. For seed, isolate flowering plants from other Brassica rapa and dry mature pods before threshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it flowering early?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain even moisture and remove weeds while small. Rotate brassica beds and use insect netting before flea beetles or caterpillars arrive. Grow for a cool harvest; extended cold on young plants can induce flowering, and summer heat can reduce leaf quality. Fall sowings often avoid spring cold followed by heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508649783598,"sku":"CB24","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/shutterstock_2271951695.jpg?v=1791502954","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/chinese-cabbage-hiroshimana","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}