'Beka Santoh' Chinese Cabbage Seeds – OP (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) Fast-growing Chinese cabbage with tender, mild leaves. Open-pollinated and ideal for spring & fall harvests

$2.99

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Grow your own crisp, mild, and tender greens with Beka Santoh Chinese Cabbage — a fast-growing, open-pollinated variety prized for its sweet flavor, delicate texture, and incredible versatility. This leafy Brassica is perfect for spring and fall gardens, producing beautiful light green leaves with white midribs that are ideal for fresh eating, stir-fries, soups, and fermented delights like kimchi.

Whether you’re a backyard gardener, market grower, or Asian cuisine lover, Beka Santoh is your go-to choice for dependable harvests and delicious results.


🌱 Seed Details:

  • Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. pekinensis

  • Seed Type: Open-Pollinated (Non-GMO)

  • Growth Rate: Fast

  • Lifecycle: Biennial grown as annual

  • Best Seasons: Spring & Fall

  • Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly sweet, and juicy


🌿 Why Grow ‘Beka Santoh’ Chinese Cabbage?

  • Fast Maturity – Harvest in as little as 45 days.

  • Tender Texture – Perfect for fresh salads or cooking.

  • Cool Season Champion – Thrives in spring and fall gardens.

  • Asian Cuisine Staple – Essential for traditional dishes.

  • Open-Pollinated – Save seeds year after year.


🌾 How to Grow:

  • Seed Depth: ¼"

  • Spacing: 12–18" apart

  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

  • Germination: 5–10 days

  • Days to Maturity: 45–55 days

  • Soil Needs: Moist, fertile, well-draining

  • Watering: Keep consistently moist for best leaf quality

🧊 Tip: Plant in early spring or late summer for cool-weather harvests. Protect from flea beetles with row cover early on.


🍽️ Kitchen Uses:

  • Add to fresh salads and spring rolls

  • Stir-fry with garlic and sesame oil

  • Use in hot pots and soups

  • Make homemade kimchi or slaws

  • Lightly steam and serve as a side


🌼 Companion Plants:

  • Friends: Carrots, onions, beets, dill (helps deter pests)

  • Avoid: Strawberries and pole beans (may compete)


🌍 Traditional Uses:

Chinese cabbage varieties like Beka Santoh have long been valued in East Asian cultures for their cooling and hydrating properties. They're often used in digestive remedies and soups designed to balance body energy.


📦 Includes:

  • Premium Beka Santoh Chinese Cabbage Seeds

  • Printed sowing and care instructions

  • Grown and packed in the USA


Add a mild, delicious, and easy-growing green to your edible landscape or market garden. Whether you're fermenting a big batch of kimchi or just adding crunch to your sandwich, Beka Santoh delivers every time.

🛒 Grab your seeds today and taste the garden-fresh difference!