Yukina Savoy Chinese Cabbage is an heirloom variety from Asia with blistered dark green leaves growing in rosette. It is very similar to the tatsoi leafy green cabbage but much larger. Yukina Savoy is very tasty and can be used like kale. It is hardy and can sustain temperatures as low as -12. This cabbage is best planted in late autumn.
Scientific Name: brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-20C
Germination time in days: 7-12 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 70 to 150 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: soil with moderate amount of organic matter
Sowing and cultivation: This cabbage dislikes transplanting therefore sow direct or sow in a pot that can be transplanted entirely in the garden in late autumn. Sow at 1/2 inch deep and space to 8 inch apart. This cabbage thrive in cool temperatures.
