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Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana

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Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana

Microgreen

Brassica rapa var. chinensis

  • Shade
  • Zones 5–9
  • 10 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 12" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    One of our fastest-growing microgreens! Pale green color blends well and beautifully complements dark green and dark red varieties in mixes. Mild and earthy brassica flavor. Based on our yield trial, we recommend seeding 14 gm per tray at approx. 2 flats per oz of seed. Avg. days to maturity was 10 days when harvested at the first true leaf (as opposed to cotyledon) stage.

  • Planting

    Spread seeds evenly on microgreen tray at 14g per tray, mist regularly to maintain moisture, no soil covering required

  • Growing

    Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Microgreen substrate or growing medium (soil not required for hydroponic systems). Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 3-5 days.