Brassica rapa pekinensis Chinese cabbage (Cruciferae)

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Brassica rapa pekinensis
Chinese cabbage
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The Brassica rapa pekinensis plant species is found in A cultivar of garden origin. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese cabbage. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. campestris pekinensis. B. cernua. B. pekinensis. (Lour.)Rupr.

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Latin Name:  Brassica rapa pekinensis
Common Name:  Chinese cabbage
Family:  Cruciferae
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Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild, it is possibly a cross between B. campestris rapa (the turnip) and B. napus chinensis (Pak-choi)[206].

Propagation Notes: Seed - it can be sown from late May to September in situ[206]. The spring sown crops often run to seed very quickly but 'barrel' types can be sown at this time. If seedlings are germinated at a temperature of 18 - 20°c and then grown on at this temperature for their first few weeks, they are then less likely to bolt[206]. Seed usually germinates within 3 - 4 days[206]. A late summer sowing under protection can provide leaves in the winter[206]. Seedlings can be transplanted when about 3 - 4 weeks old[206].

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