{"product_id":"aichi-chinese-cabbage","title":"Aichi, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAichi, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds — Traditional Dento Yasai From Aichi Prefecture, Japan | Barrel-Shaped Heads, Mild Sweet Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAichi Chinese Cabbage (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003epekinensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Aichi’) is a very old traditional variety — a \u003cem\u003edento yasai\u003c\/em\u003e (traditional vegetable) from the Aichi Prefecture of Japan with deep culinary roots. Large, barrel-shaped heads with succulent bright white midribs and tender light green leaves deliver a mild, sweet cabbage flavor that complements other vegetables beautifully whether prepared fresh, cooked, pickled, or stir-fried. Chinese cabbage has qualities similar to lettuce — crisp with a slightly peppery taste — and performs better in warm climates than other cabbage types. 70 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Aichi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional dento yasai\u003c\/strong\u003e — centuries-old Japanese heritage variety from Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge barrel-shaped heads\u003c\/strong\u003e — succulent bright white midribs, tender light green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — high water content; takes on sweet, juicy character when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-climate friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — performs better in warmer conditions than other cabbage types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegrows after harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut high in fall and small heads will regrow from the stub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add during the last stages of cooking with meats — softens beautifully and absorbs surrounding flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSukiyaki \u0026amp; yosenabe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Japanese hot pot addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOhitashi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch and dress with soy sauce and sesame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTsukemono (pickling):\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt-pickle whole leaves or shred for quick Japanese-style pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat raw — crisp, mild, slightly peppery; high water content makes it refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to miso soup, nabe, or broth-based soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry or pickle for long-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Common Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Cabbage, Wong bok, Da bai cai, Huang ya cai, Jie qiu bai cai, Hakusai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“If you live in a region that has warmer summers, try planting Chinese Cabbage in a partial shade area or use floating row covers to prevent bolting. Rotate plants of the cabbage family with other vegetables to reduce pest issues.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in spring while soil is still cool, or again in late summer for fall harvest. Plant in fertile, well-draining, slightly alkaline soil (50–60°F soil temp) in full sun. Keep soil consistently moist. Apply a balanced fertilizer — Chinese cabbage is a heavy feeder. \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion planting tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oats planted nearby help prevent clubroot and other soil-borne diseases, increase growth, and attract beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolting warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e If plants experience late spring frosts or more than a week of nights below 50°F, they are likely to bolt once warm weather returns. For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5–7 true leaves raised at 60–70°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest when heads reach desired size. In fall, cut heads high — leaving the base intact allows small heads to regrow from the stub. Chinese cabbage can tolerate a light frost in fall, but harvest all heads before a hard freeze (28°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flea beetles, cabbageworm, cutworms, cabbage root flies, aphids, clubroot, and other fungi. 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