Kimchi Cabbage Seeds 'Chun Dong 102' (Brassica rapa) – Fast-Growing Hybrid Napa with Uniform Heads & Sweet, Crisp Flavor

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Hybrid Napa Cabbage • Fast-Growing & Uniform • Ideal for Kimchi and Summer Planting

If you’re looking for a high-performance napa cabbage that delivers reliability, crisp flavor, and exceptional head formation, Chun Dong 102 is a standout hybrid developed for exactly that. This Korean-style cabbage is bred for consistency, speed, and resilience—perfect for growers who want quality results whether they’re fermenting at home or producing for markets.

With compact, barrel-shaped heads that are sweet, juicy, and slow to bolt, Chun Dong 102 is a favorite for making traditional kimchi, wraps, soups, and fresh salads. It's ideal for both spring and summer sowings, and offers excellent heat and disease tolerance. From rooftop gardens to commercial fields, this hybrid makes cabbage cultivation easier and more rewarding than ever.

🌿 Why Grow Chun Dong 102 Kimchi Cabbage?

✅ Fast Maturing Hybrid
Quick to reach harvest size, this cabbage is ready in as little as 55–65 days depending on conditions, making it a great choice for short growing windows or staggered planting cycles.

✅ Uniform, High-Quality Heads
Produces tidy, upright heads with minimal outer leaf waste. Uniformity makes harvesting and prep easier for farmers, processors, and home cooks alike.

✅ Sweet, Crisp Texture
Known for its balanced sweetness and juicy bite, Chun Dong 102 stands up beautifully to fermentation and shines in raw dishes, soups, and sautés.

✅ Excellent Heat & Disease Tolerance
Performs well under warm weather conditions and resists common diseases like tip burn and downy mildew. Perfect for late summer sowing when many cabbages struggle.

✅ Adaptable for All Scales
Whether you're planting a few rows for the family or managing a full-acre plot, this hybrid is reliable, productive, and space-efficient.

🍴 Culinary Uses
• Kimchi superstar: Chun Dong’s crisp, tightly packed leaves absorb spice blends perfectly and retain their bite after fermentation
• Wraps and dumplings: Use the blanched leaves as wrappers for meat, tofu, or rice fillings
• Soups and stews: Adds delicate sweetness to brothy Korean dishes like kimchi jjigae and doenjang guk
• Fresh or cooked: Shred raw for slaws and salads, or sauté with garlic, sesame, and soy for a quick side
• Preserving: Use excess harvests in traditional fermenting, pickling, or quick-pickle recipes

🌱 How to Grow Chun Dong 102 Kimchi Cabbage

• Botanical Name: Brassica rapa
• Type: Hybrid Napa Cabbage
• Days to Germination: 4–8 days
• Days to Maturity: 55–65 days
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with high organic matter
• Spacing: 10–14 inches between plants
• Watering: Consistent moisture is key—avoid letting the soil dry out
• Temperature Range: 45°F–85°F (excellent for both spring and fall planting)

🧑🌾 Growing Tips
• Start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost, or direct sow in late summer for fall harvest
• Use mulch to maintain soil moisture and reduce weed pressure
• Fertilize with nitrogen-rich organic amendments like composted manure or fish emulsion
• Keep an eye out for cabbage worms and aphids—row covers and companion planting help deter pests
• For larger heads, thin early and avoid overcrowding

👩🌾 Who Is Chun Dong 102 For?

• Beginner Gardeners – Easy to grow, forgiving, and consistently successful
• Home Fermenters – The ideal cabbage for kimchi makers seeking high yields and crisp texture
• Urban Growers – Compact enough for raised beds and intensive planting
• Market Farmers & CSA Growers – Reliable, uniform, and visually appealing in farm boxes and market displays
• Ethnic & Cultural Gardens – A meaningful variety for Korean-American gardens or multicultural farm initiatives

🌟 Why Shop with Terra Mater Gardens?

At Terra Mater Gardens, we’re committed to offering culturally important, performance-tested seeds to growers of all levels. Our curated seed library reflects global flavor traditions, heirloom preservation, and practical growing needs.

✔️ Seeds selected for flavor, vigor, and reliability
✔️ Open-pollinated and hybrid varieties, non-GMO and untreated
✔️ Packaged with care, tested for high germination
✔️ Trusted by chefs, homesteaders, educators, and small farms
✔️ Dedicated to soil health, biodiversity, and food resilience

When you shop with us, you're choosing more than just seeds—you're planting with intention and legacy.

🌱 Start Strong with Chun Dong 102
If you’re growing napa cabbage for fermentation, culinary use, or fresh sale, Chun Dong 102 is your dependable, flavorful, fast-growing solution. Get crisp heads, rich tradition, and garden satisfaction all in one seed packet.

🛒 Add Chun Dong 102 Kimchi Cabbage Seeds to your garden plan today and grow with confidence.