Haruna Asian Leafy Green Seeds 'Wol Dong Chun Chae' (Brassica rapa var. perviridis) Cold-hardy Asian leafy green with mild flavor. Great for stir-fries and soups
Minimum: 50+ Seeds
š„¬Ā Cold-Hardy. Fast-Growing. Comfort Food Favorite. ⢠Korean Winter Green ⢠Mild, Tender, and Stir-Fry Ready
Warm up your cool-season garden with Wol Dong Chun Chae Haruna, a beloved Korean leafy green prized for its tender texture, mellow flavor, and exceptional cold tolerance. A variety of Brassica rapa bred for winter harvesting, this green thrives in crisp temperaturesāmaking it perfect for fall-to-winter sowings, low tunnels, and year-round food gardens.
With deep green, spoon-shaped leaves and upright growth, Chun Chae Haruna is easy to harvest and quick to regrow. In the kitchen, its mild taste makes it a go-to for stir-fries, soups, stews, or fresh pickling. In Korea, itās a seasonal stapleācomforting, nourishing, and versatile from root to leaf.
šæ Why Grow Wol Dong Chun Chae Haruna?
āļø Cold-Hardy Champion
Thrives in late-season plantings and can tolerate light frosts, making it ideal for winter greens.
š„¬ Mild, Delicious Flavor
Less spicy than mustard greens, more tender than kaleāperfect for all palates.
š Great for Stir-Fries & Soups
Cooks quickly with no bitterness. Try it in kimchi, miso broth, or garlic sesame sautƩ.
š Fast-Growing & Productive
Ready to harvest in just a few weeksāgreat for succession planting and year-round greens.
š± Compact & Container-Friendly
Neat, upright growth makes it perfect for small gardens, raised beds, or pots.
šæ How to Grow Chun Chae Haruna
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. perviridis
Plant Type: Cool-season annual leafy green
Days to Germination: 3ā7 days
Days to Maturity: 30ā45 days
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Spacing: 4ā6 inches (thin early for baby greens)
Height at Maturity: 8ā12 inches
USDA Zones: Grows in all zones as a seasonal crop
Sow directly in early spring or late summer for fall/winter harvests. For mild winters, it can be overwintered under row cover or grown in cold frames. Harvest outer leaves for continued growth or cut entire rosettes when mature.
š ļø Growing Tips
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Succession sow every 2ā3 weeks for continuous greens.
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Water consistently for tender leavesāavoid drought stress.
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Mulch in colder zones for added protection.
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Pair with daikon, garlic, and scallions for a Korean kitchen garden.
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Leave a few plants to bolt for pollinators or seed-saving.
š Perfect For:
š Korean & Asian Cuisine Gardens ā Essential ingredient for winter soups and stir-fries
š„¬ Cut-and-Come-Again Greens ā Harvest over time for maximum yield
š¾ Small-Space Growing ā Grows beautifully in raised beds or containers
āļø Cool-Season Plots ā One of the best greens for fall and early winter growing
š©š¾ Beginner Gardeners ā Quick, reliable, and easy to succeed with
š± Fun Fact:
āWol Dongā means "moon winter" in Koreanāa nod to this plantās ability to flourish even in the coldest season. Chun Chae Haruna is celebrated for helping households stay nourished with fresh, healthy greens when most vegetables are long gone.
š Nourish Your Winter Garden
At Terra Mater Gardens, weāre rooted in the rhythms of the seasons. Our Wol Dong Chun Chae Haruna Seeds are open-pollinated, untreated, and selected for flavor, resilience, and cultural richness. Grow a green that brings warmth, wellness, and tradition to your winter table.