{"product_id":"maruba-santoh-round-chinese-cabbage-seeds","title":"Maruba Santoh Round Chinese Cabbage Seeds (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) – Japanese Loose-Leaf Cabbage, Bok Choy-Like Flavor, Fast-Growing \u0026 Heat-Tolerant, Mild Green for Salads \u0026 Stir-Fries","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e50+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eMaruba Santoh Round Chinese Cabbage — Four Vegetables in One Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaruba Santoh teaches you to taste carefully. The broad, smooth, round chartreuse leaves deliver a mild, piquant mustardy flavor... subtle and complex. The flat, juicy white stems taste like the best bok choy you've eaten, crisp and fresh. Even the blossoms are culinary-worthy. The plant matures fast in 30-40 days and is remarkably heat-tolerant compared to standard Napa, meaning you grow it through warmer seasons when other Chinese cabbages bolt. It grows as a loose rosette, not a tight head, so you harvest leaves continuously over weeks. Every stage... baby leaf, intermediate, full plant... is worth eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Maruba Santoh Round Chinese Cabbage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJapanese and Asian cooks who know the difference between varieties. Chefs and farmers' market growers seeking complex flavors. Gardeners in warm climates wanting a Chinese cabbage that tolerates heat. Anyone harvesting baby leaf for salads or full plants for cooking. And anyone who appreciates that subtle flavor beats flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Plant Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa var. pekinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maruba Santoh', a loose-head Japanese heirloom. Plants produce abundant round, smooth, chartreuse-green leaves with broad, flat, succulent white stems. The loose structure creates a rosette, not a tight head. Maturity is rapid: 30-40 days from sowing. Seedlings emerge in 3 days in warm weather. Full mature plants grow 6-12 inches tall. The variety is notably heat-tolerant, outperforming Napa in warm conditions. Germination occurs 50-85°F; frost-tolerant to 25°F. Open-pollinated heirloom. The plant delivers four distinct experiences: mild mustardy leaves, crisp bok choy-like stems, tender tips, and edible blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby leaves and stems raw. Mild, sweet, slightly peppery. Perfect fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-Fries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-cooking. Separate leaves and stems; add stems first. Retains pleasant crispness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop or leave whole. Cooks tender without bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSukiyaki \u0026amp; Hot Pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Japanese use. Leaves wilt instantly, stems hold texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOhitashi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch and serve with dashi and soy sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop and pickle for storage. Mild flavor accepts vinegar well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible garnish or cooked addition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Maruba Santoh Round Chinese Cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow or start indoors. ¼ inch deep in moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 days at 65-75°F. 3 days in warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 inches for baby leaf. 8-12 inches for full plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. 6+ hours direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained with organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist. Soaker irrigation best to avoid pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best 50-70°F but notably heat-tolerant. Bolts above 75°F slower than Napa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid prolonged temps below 50°F to prevent early bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harlequin bugs, flea beetles. Use row cover for seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Baby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick outer leaves at 20-25 days; plant continues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Full:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut at base or pull at 30-40 days. Harvest leaf-by-leaf multiple times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light frost to 25°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJapanese heirloom loose-leaf. 30-40 days to maturity. Four vegetables in one: leaves, stems, tips, blossoms. Heat-tolerant, better than Napa. Continuous leaf harvesting. Seedlings in 3 days. Perfect for salads, stir-fries, soups, Japanese dishes. Subtle complex flavor. Heirloom open-pollinated. Plant once, harvest for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860768055614,"sku":"11479","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5531.png?v=1785806162","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/maruba-santoh-round-chinese-cabbage-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}