Soloist Chinese Cabbage

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa (Pekinensis Group) 'Soloist'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

1-12

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Soloist Chinese Cabbage plant details

Soloist Chinese Cabbage is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with gold, green and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Soloist Chinese Cabbage

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: compact, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Soloist Chinese Cabbage

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A mini-Napa or “Chinese” cabbage for the smaller household or smaller garden. Matures quickly (40-50 days) to 1 pound, solid heads with a golden center and a mild, delicious flavor - just perfect for salads, dips and stir-fries. Plant your starts 1’ apart in full sun and good garden soil, well amended with compost. Take care to not disturb the roots while placing the seedlings into the soil, then keep well watered to insure steady growth - the top 6” of soil should be moist, but not soggy. Apply a top dressing of compost, or fertilize with fish emulsion as the heads starts to form. High resistance to downy mildew. Protect from slugs and snails.