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Purple Chinese Cabbage Seeds for Home Gardening

Purple Chinese Cabbage Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost in seed trays

Plant ΒΌ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil

Keep soil temperature between 60–75Β°F (15–24Β°C) for optimal germination

Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed, spacing seedlings 10–12 inches apar

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade

Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging

Fertilize with balanced fertilizer at planting and nitrogen-rich side-dress every 3–4 weeks

Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Tips

Protect from cabbage worms, flea beetles, and aphids with row covers or organic controls

Rotate crops yearly to prevent disease

Harvest when heads are firm and full (60–80 days)

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Heirloom

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Bush / Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring / Fall

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Purple Chinese Cabbage Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Purple Chinese Cabbage Seeds produce compact, dense heads with vibrant purple leaves that are tender, crisp, and mildly sweet. Ideal for salads, stir-fries, soups, kimchi, and wraps, this versatile leafy vegetable grows in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Fast-growing and high-yielding, it is easy to sow indoors or directly outdoors and provides consistent harvests. Its striking purple color adds visual appeal to the garden while delivering a flavorful, nutritious addition to your meals.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring / Fall

fruit-size

Fruit Size

12–18 inches tall

plant-height

Plant Height

12–18 inches

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

10–12 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

ΒΌ inch (6 mm)

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000187595

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Purple Chinese Cabbage different from green Chinese cabbage varieties?

Its vibrant purple leaves add striking color and visual appeal to vegetable gardens and fresh dishes.

Can Purple Chinese Cabbage be grown in raised beds and containers?

Yes, it grows well in raised beds, garden plots, and spacious containers with fertile, well-drained soil.

Can the outer leaves be harvested while the plant continues growing?

Yes, harvesting the outer leaves allows the center of the plant to continue producing fresh foliage.

Does Purple Chinese Cabbage perform well in cool-season gardens?

Yes, it thrives during the cooler temperatures of spring and autumn.

Can the harvested leaves be used in a variety of recipes?

Yes, the crisp leaves are suitable for salads, stir-fries, soups, steaming, and other culinary dishes.

Does regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?

Yes, frequent harvesting helps promote fresh leafy growth and extends the harvest season.