{"product_id":"vitaminna-heirloom-chinese-cabbage-seeds","title":"Vitaminna, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVitaminna, Heirloom Chinese Cabbage Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a fresh handful of dark green leaves from your garden straight to the skillet. Vitaminna is a looseleaf Chinese cabbage with thick, crinkled foliage and a mild flavor suited to salads, soups, and quick stir-fries. Harvest tender baby leaves early, or let the plants grow for a more substantial picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLeafy Greens, Not a Tight Cabbage Head\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis open-pollinated heirloom forms loose, leafy plants rather than the tall, cylindrical heads of Michihili. Familiar in Japanese kitchens, Vitaminna is a useful choice for gardeners who prefer harvesting greens without waiting for a firm cabbage head. Its dark leaves bring color and texture to mixed salads and cook quickly with garlic, ginger, or sesame oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow during a cool, moderate part of the year. For spring planting, wait until after the last frost; late summer sowings can provide a fall crop where the season allows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the seedbed evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow roughly 8–12 inches between full-size plants. For square-foot beds, use 1 plant per square foot for mature growth; closer sowings can be harvested young and thinned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Avoid letting seedlings dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitaminna is described as slow to bolt, not bolt-proof. Prolonged cold exposure while young can still trigger flowering; avoid planting seedlings into extended cold conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 200+ seeds \/ 1.0 g, as listed for this packet; counts vary by lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaby leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–24 days under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 45–55 days; weather and growing conditions affect timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick tender outer leaves while leaving the growing center, or cut a whole plant when it reaches your preferred size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby-leaf salads, stir-fries, soups, and sautéed greens. Add thicker stems before leaves so both finish cooking together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e, Pekinensis Group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Vitaminna form a napa cabbage head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Grow Vitaminna for its loose, thick, crinkled leaves rather than expecting a tight or tall cylindrical head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I harvest it young?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Baby leaves can be harvested around 20–24 days under favorable conditions, well before full-size plants are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it tolerate cool weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitaminna tolerates cool conditions, but extended low temperatures can encourage bolting. Cool-season suitability is not a guarantee against frost damage or flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs for gardeners who enjoy bringing their harvest into the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":".5g ~200+ Seeds","offer_id":67894588997766,"sku":"TLM\/E4-200-90-825-30","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/chinese-cabbage-seeds-vitaminna-comp.webp?v=1793830620","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/vitaminna-heirloom-chinese-cabbage-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}