{"product_id":"kogane-chinese-cabbage","title":"Kogane, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKogane, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds — The Japanese “Gold” Loosehead Napa With a Golden Core, Perfect for Pickling and Microgreens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKogane (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003epekinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) means “gold” in Japanese — and the name is earned. When mature, the loosehead, fluffy head type can weigh up to 8 lbs and reveals a stunning golden yellow core surrounded by crumpled green outer leaves. Excellent flavor, popular for pickling and cooking across Japanese and Korean cuisines. Creates a beautiful contrast with darker greens for microgreens and baby leaf. Best grown in mild climates. 70–80 days to maturity; 5–7 days for microgreens. ~250+ seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Kogane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning golden yellow core\u003c\/strong\u003e — beautiful contrast with crumpled green outer leaves; “Kogane” means gold in Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 lb loosehead\u003c\/strong\u003e — fluffy, full, and impressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for pickling\u003c\/strong\u003e — a top choice for tsukemono and kimchi-style preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — microgreens in 5–7 days; full head in 70–80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful for microgreens and baby leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e — creates striking contrast with darker greens\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 Quick-cook with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce — mild flavor absorbs seasonings beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSukiyaki \u0026amp; yosenabe:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic addition to Japanese hot pot dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOhitashi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch and dress with soy sauce and sesame for a simple Japanese side\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 Shred raw for a mild, crunchy salad base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest at 5–7 days for a golden-tipped microgreen with mild brassica flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese cabbage prefers cool temperatures for its main growing season. Best grown in mild climates in full sun. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolting warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50°F may cause bolting. Bud differentiation and bolting results from temperatures of 41°F for one week or 50°F for two weeks (vernalization). For spring harvest, transplant seedlings with 5–7 true leaves raised at 73–75°F during the day and over 53°F at night. 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