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Top 10 Chinese cabbage varieties
Description of the best varieties of Beijing cabbage - according to gardeners
Author: Natalya Baskova
Peking cabbage is an early one-year long-day crop. The species is represented by leaf, semi-capped and cabbage forms. Pickled cabbage is more popular. Loose heads of tender wavy leaves with wide juicy petioles are used in vegetable salads and for the preparation of cabbage rolls. Late-ripening Beijing cabbage, ripening on the 80th day after germination, is planted in the Middle Belt in early spring, since during summer sowing the cabbages may not be able to gain weight before the rains and cold. Late hybrids are suitable for long-term storage and are used for winter consumption.
How to choose good seeds of Peking cabbage, and will be discussed in our review.
Rating of the best varieties of Beijing cabbage
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| The best early varieties and hybrids of Peking cabbage | 1 | Cha-cha F1 (Russia) | 9.9 / 10 | 40 |
| 2 | Manoko F1 (Holland, 1999) | 9.9 / 10 | 35 | |
| 3 | Hydra F1 (Russia, 2008) | 9.8 / 10 | 35 | |
| 4 | Custard F1 (Netherlands, 2017) | 9.7 / 10 | 1 700 | |
| Best Mid Ripe Peking Cabbage | 1 | Mirako F1 (Holland, 2007) | 9.9 / 10 | 18 |
| 2 | Bilko F1 (Holland, 2002) | 9.8 / 10 | 35 | |
| 3 | Vorozheya (Russia, 2001) | 9.7 / 10 | 15 | |
| 4 | Richie F1 (Japan, 2008) | 9.7 / 10 | 32 | |
| 5 | Glass (Russia, 1997) | 9.7 / 10 | 20 | |
| Best Peking cabbage late ripening | 1 | Nika F1 (Russia, 2000) | 9.8 / 10 | 30 |
The best early varieties and hybrids of Peking cabbage
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Cha-cha F1 (Russia)
40 (per 0.5 g)
The cabbage hybrid most recommended among summer residents, adapted for the conditions of the Middle Strip, is not registered in the registry. Suitable for cultivation in open ground and in the greenhouse. The plants are compact, the leaves are highly wrinkled, with a white succulent vein of medium width. Heading dense, in the form of an elongated barrel, to the top of a looser, light green color, weighing from 1 to 2.5 kg. From germination to mature heads passes 55 - 60 days. Well behaves when sown in early spring. This Peking cabbage has good health and unpretentiousness. Main advantages:
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 9.9 / 10
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Very tasty Peking cabbage. The heads of cabbage are large and taut, fastens earlier than other early ribs. The variety is ideal for farmers: high yield and excellent marketability. |
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Manoko F1 (Holland, 1999)
35 (per 0.5 g)
Dutch hybrid Peking cabbage, zoned in all regions of Russia. Forms a medium-sized vertical rosette of leaves. The leaves are broad, highly bubble, flat, green in color, slightly pubescent. The leaf vein is flat, wide, white. The head is elongated, barrel-shaped, pale yellow in the section, of medium density, with a short inner stump, weight reaches 1-1.5 kg. Tastes are rated as excellent. Crop harvested after 50 days from transplanting, or 2.5 months after sowing seeds. Heads are suitable for storing refrigerators for 2 - 3 months. This Chinese cabbage is well suited for early spring sowing, as the variety is resistant to tsvetushnosti. When summer planting demonstrates high heat resistance. Differs in good immunity and viability. It can be grown both in open ground and in the greenhouse. Main advantages:
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 9.9 / 10
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The easiest to grow hybrid cabbage with excellent performance. With proper care, gives heads up to 2 kg. In all the years of growing, I have never produced flower stalks. |
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Hydra F1 (Russia, 2008)
35 (per 0.5 g)
Our rating is continued by a very early hybrid of Peking cabbage for cultivation in small farms and private farms. Suitable for both outdoor beds and film greenhouses. From shoots to heading, it takes an average of 50 to 55 days when grown under favorable conditions. Plants form a raised rosette of leaves. The leaves are dark green, large, strongly bubbly; vein of medium width, concave. The heading is elongated, with a wide base, dense, loose to the top, yellowish in section, weighing 1.0-1.5 kg. Summer sowing through seedlings or directly into the ground is preferred. The variety is good for short-term storage. In the registry for all regions. With summer sowing, it has time to fully mature even in the northern regions. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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An interesting hybrid of Chinese cabbage, but not for a risky spring planting. When sowing in July by the fall, it ties up tight and tasty cabbages. |
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Custard F1 (Netherlands, 2017)
1 700 (professional packing 2500 pcs.)
New hybrid of Chinese cabbage, gaining popularity. Approved for cultivation in all regions of Russia. It takes 65 - 70 days from sowing to heading. Forms a powerful, vertical rosette of leaves. The leaves are medium, broadened to apex, green, bubbly, slightly wavy. Main vein of medium width, flat. The heading is broadly oval, dense, closed, yellow in section, weighing 1.0-1.5 kg. Due to its resistance to premature flowering, suitable for spring cultivation, preferably in open ground. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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I grew Beijing cabbage only one season, while I am satisfied with the result. When spring planting in color, only single specimens left. The cabbages are weighty and high quality. |
Best Mid Ripe Peking Cabbage
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Mirako F1 (Holland, 2007)
18 (per 0.3 g)
Popular middle-early hybrid of Peking cabbage for fresh consumption. Grown by amateur gardeners and farmers. It has a raised rosette of leaves. The leaves are medium, bubbly, with a yellowish tinge, slightly pubescent. Vein flat, medium width. The head of cab is broadly oval, dense, closed, inside is light yellow, weighing up to 1 kg. It goes well both in the first and in the second turn. Not intended for storage. Recommended for cultivation in all regions, perfectly adapts to the climatic zone and the soil. Main advantages:
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 9.9 / 10
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With this hybrid, you need to start “acquaintance” with peking, so as not to be disappointed. The main thing is to buy original seeds. |
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Bilko F1 (Holland, 2002)
35 (per 0.5 g)
Mid-season hybrid of Peking cabbage for gardening and farming. After planting, seedlings ripen on 60 - 70 days. Forms a vertical rosette of leaves. The leaves are large, rich green, widened to the top, with pronounced blistering, slightly pubescent. The main vein is wide and flat. The head is oblong or wide-cylindrical, of average density, yellow in the section, with an average stem, weighing 1.5 - 1.8 kg. Suitable for prolonged storage for several months. Shows field resistance to Fusarium and some races Kila. Recommended for widespread cultivation. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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In the Moscow region with summer planting, it does not have time to gain 1 kg, it is necessary to select the terms for growing seedlings. The taut cabbages of this Peking cabbage can last for up to 4 months in a cool room. |
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Vorozheya (Russia, 2001)
15 (per 0.2 g)
Half-leaved variety of Peking cabbage for fresh consumption. It is recommended for cultivation on garden beds and in film greenhouses. The term of ripening is average: from planting seedlings to harvesting takes 55 - 60 days. Rosette leaves polustoyachaya. Leaves are highly bubbly, green, obovate, widened towards the apex, medium pubescent. The head of cabbage is open, loose, widely oval, weighing 2 - 2.5 kg. Delicate and juicy leaves are used in fresh salads and stewed. This variety of Peking cabbage well manifests itself in the middle zone, it is approved for cultivation in all regions of Russia. Differs unpretentiousness, resistance to bad weather. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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Passed on this variety of Peking cabbage a few years ago. There is always on sale at an affordable price. In salads, just delicious, growing without hassle, not sick. |
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Richie F1 (Japan, 2008)
32 (per 0.3 g)
Sredneranny hybrid of Peking cabbage for widespread cultivation. The growing season from germination to heading is 70 - 75 days. Forms a semi-vertical outlet. The leaves are dark green, bubbly, slightly pubescent, widened towards the top. The main vein is flat, of medium width. The heading is oval or barrel-shaped, half-open, of medium density, loose at the apex, yellow in section, weighing 0.8–1.0 kg (in favorable years up to 2.5 kg). Designed for outdoor and heated greenhouses. Can be planted in the spring and summer. After harvesting, the harvest is stored for up to 3 months in the refrigerator. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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A good hybrid of Peking cabbage: it did not bloom even in the white nights, tied up nice little coaches of pleasant taste. A part was planted in a greenhouse and was also pleased. |
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Glass (Russia, 1997)
20 (per 0.3 g)
A good proven variety of Peking cabbage, adapted in all regions of Russia. It is grown on garden beds and farmers' plantations. Heads ripen on day 70 after full germination. Develops a semi-vertical outlet of medium height. The leaves are broadly oval, medium-sized, bubbly, green, moderately wavy. Main vein of medium width, flat. The head of cab is elliptical, with a wide base, dense, closed, yellow-green, light yellow in section, weighing 1.5-2.0 kg, with a middle-sized stump. The taste is rated as good. Differs in resistance to the main harmful diseases, viability and good safety of heads (up to 3 months in the refrigerator). The preferred cultivation period is summer. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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We have been growing this variety for a long time - it has not failed yet. I observe stalkiness, but only in single plants that go to the hens for delicacy. The rest of the unpretentious and reliable grade. |
Best Peking cabbage late ripening
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Nika F1 (Russia, 2000)
30 (per 0.5 g)
Next in our ranking is a late hybrid of Peking cabbage for gardeners and farmers. Heads ripen on 75 - 80 days after germination. Forms a vertical outlet of medium height. The leaves are wrinkled, green, with a waxy coating. The head of cab is oval, with a wide base, dense, closed, yellow in section, weighing 2.0 - 3.0 kg, with a middle-sized stump. It is characterized by excellent taste and evenness of heads. It is not exacting to growing conditions, with good immunity. Approved for cultivation in all regions of Russia, both in open ground and under film cover. Keeps juiciness and taste within 3 months of storage in the refrigerator. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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I have this hybrid Peking cabbage obtained annually. I sow in both periods, but when summer sowing I sow on seedlings at the end of June, in order to land it in the middle of July. |
How to grow a good Peking cabbage?
In the Middle belt, Peking cabbage can be grown in two terms: early spring and summer. In the first case, sowing of seedlings is carried out in mid-April with the landing of 20-day seedlings in the ground in early May. May weather is famous for surprises, so heat-loving seedlings are covered with agrofibre before the night temperature is set above 14 degrees. Beijing cabbage does not tolerate pickings, so they use transplant tapes or peat cups.
When the daylight lasts more than 12 hours, the plants switch to generative development and form flower stalks. Premature tsvetushnost - an undesirable phenomenon that prevents the formation of succulent leaves and heads.
In the conditions of Central Russia, the best results are obtained when sowing Chinese cabbage in early July. Gardeners in the reviews recommend sowing seeds on July 10 - 12, in order to avoid the threat of the settlement of cruciferous flea. Summer landing "does not go to color", as the light day is reduced and there is no effect of low temperatures.
Beijing cabbage has a low resistance to cold. In the first 20 days after germination, temperatures below 12 degrees provoke a bud of flower buds. In comparison with white and cauliflower, Peking cabbage is less demanding on illumination. The short growing season allows to grow Peking cabbage as a second crop after early vegetables: peas, early potatoes, onions, winter garlic. In the greenhouse it is planted as a compactor for the main crops.
Growing Chinese cabbage on your plot is an exciting activity with a high chance of success. If you take into account all the recommendations of experts and purchase the best hybrids - an environmentally friendly pequka for vitamin salad will be on your table.
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Updated: 01.07.2019
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