{"product_id":"matsushima-no-2-chinese-cabbage","title":"Matsushima No. 2, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMatsushima No. 2, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds — Michihili-Type With Lime Green Outer Leaves and Hidden Yellow Core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatsushima No. 2 (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003epekinensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Matsushima No. 2’) is a unique Michihili-type compact heading cultivar that displays beautiful lime green outer leaves concealing a hidden yellow center. As a Michihili-type, it produces a tall, narrow head — about 18 inches tall and 6–10 inches wide — with a longer maturity than barrel-type Chinese cabbages. Mild, crisp, and fresh flavor with high water content that turns sweet and juicy when cooked. A beautiful addition to summer salads for a burst of bright color and crisp freshness. Heirloom, open-pollinated, cool-season annual. 80 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Matsushima No. 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Michihili-type head\u003c\/strong\u003e — tall, narrow, 18 inches tall x 6–10 inches wide; lime green outer leaves with hidden yellow core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful color contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds a burst of bright color to salads and fresh dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, crisp, fresh flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — sweet and juicy when cooked; absorbs surrounding flavors beautifully\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\u003eCompanion planting friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — oats nearby prevent clubroot and attract beneficial insects\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\u003eFresh salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shred raw for a crisp, mild, refreshing salad base with beautiful color contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add during the last stages of cooking with meats — softens and absorbs surrounding flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to miso soup, nabe, or broth-based soups for sweetness and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling \u0026amp; kimchi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt-pickle whole leaves or use in kimchi preparations\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\u003eDento yasai, Chinese Cabbage, baechu, baguio, bai cai, cai bac thao, da bai cai, hakusai, huang ya cai, nappa cabbage, wong bok, wong nga pak.\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.\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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