Napa Cabbage
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| Binomial Name | Brassica rapa subsp. Pekinensis |
| Taxon | Species |
| Description | Napa is one of two subgroups of Chinese Cabbage (the other being Bok choy) that creates a dense, oblong-shaped head with crinkly, thick, light-green leaves. Napa Cabbage can be eaten raw in salads, cooked in stir-fry, or used in kimchi. It is a cool weather crop and can also be used as a companion plant "trap crop" to attract pests away from other crops. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Sowing Method | Direct seed indoors or outside |
| Spread (diameter) | 45 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 45 centimeters |
| Height | 45 centimeters |