Chinese cabbage 'Michihli'

Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group)

How to grow Chinese cabbage 'Michihli'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Michihli is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.5 as Michihli likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Michihli from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Michihli about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Michihli

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Michihli is a tender plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Michihli about 21 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Michihli