{"product_id":"vitaminna-chinese-cabbage-seeds","title":"Vitaminna Chinese Cabbage Seeds (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) – Vitamin Green\/Bok Choy Relative, Japanese Heirloom, Cold-Tolerant \u0026 Slow-to-Bolt, Vitamin A-Rich Mild Leafy 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\"\u003eVitaminna Chinese Cabbage — The Japanese Green That Refuses to Bolt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVitaminna is the leafy green that acts like a cross between bok choy and spinach but out-performs both. The plant produces thick, crinkled dark green leaves on substantial pale stems, growing upright and bushy without forming a tight head. The leaves are loaded with vitamin A, mild and sweet for a brassica, and cook down to silky texture without the chalky feeling spinach leaves behind. Matures in 45-55 days for full size or 20-24 days for tender baby leaves. Most importantly, Vitaminna is genuinely cold-tolerant and remarkably slow to bolt, meaning it keeps producing through spring heat waves and fall cold snaps that would send lesser greens to flower.\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 Vitaminna Chinese Cabbage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJapanese and Asian cooks who want authentic greens for stir-fries and soups. Gardeners who have fought with spinach bolting and want a reliable alternative. Anyone harvesting baby leaves who values speed. Cool-climate gardeners who want greens that thrive in shoulder seasons. And anyone who appreciates a plant that grows faster and lasts longer.\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, a Japanese heirloom related to bok choy but forming loose, open rosettes rather than tight heads. Plants grow 12-18 inches tall with thick, deeply crinkled dark green leaves and substantial pale to white stems. The flavor is mild and sweet, distinctly different from sharp-tasting Asian brassicas. Leaves are densely packed with vitamin A and antioxidants. The plant is exceptionally cold-hardy, tolerating light frost and thriving in cool conditions. It is remarkably slow to bolt, resisting the flowering urge even through temperature fluctuations. Maturity is rapid: 20-24 days for baby leaf, 45-55 days for full plants. Open-pollinated heirloom.\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\u003eRaw Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby leaves are tender, mild, and sweet. Perfect for fresh mixed salads or coleslaw base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-Fries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop leaves and stems separately. Stems need slightly longer; add first. Quick-cooking and never tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add leaves to broths. Cooks down silky without the chalkiness of spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté with garlic and sesame oil. Leaves finish glossy and tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Cuisine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional in Japanese cooking... use as you would bok choy or other Asian greens.\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 Vitaminna 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 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Sow 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 65-70°F. Keep soil consistently moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches apart for full plants. 3-4 inches for baby leaf harvests.\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. At least 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 soil with organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5 preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture critical. Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers 50-70°F. Bolts in sustained heat above 75°F, but resistance is strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby leaves at 20-24 days. Full plants at 45-55 days. Harvest outer leaves continuously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally cold-hardy. Light frost doesn't damage mature plants.\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 bok choy relative. Matures in 45-55 days (baby leaves in 20-24). Dark green crinkly leaves, thick pale stems. Exceptionally slow to bolt. Cold-hardy, extends shoulder seasons. High vitamin A and antioxidants. Mild, sweet flavor. Grows from baby leaf to full plant. Perfect for salads, stir-fries, soups. Heirloom open-pollinated. Fast growth and long harvest window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860768350526,"sku":"11477","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5528.png?v=1785805800","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/vitaminna-chinese-cabbage-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}