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Tokyo Bekana

Brassica

Brassica rapa var. chinensis

Overview
This one-of-a-kind blonde leaf with ruffled texture adds loft and a pop of color to salad mixes. A non-heading Chinese cabbage that has buttery leaves with a crunchy rib and mild flavor. At full size, softly curled leaves on narrow, white petioles can be sold as bunched greens. Thin to 4-8" for full-size heads for bunching. Also available in organic seed.
Planting
Direct sow in early spring or late summer. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks. Can start indoors but direct sowing preferred.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 4-7.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage worms. Common diseases: Clubroot, downy mildew, bacterial soft rot.