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Minuet Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Tender, Sweet Flavor, Perfect for Salads, Stews & Stir-Fries, Ideal for Cool Weather Gardening, Non-GMO
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

48 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

3 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Distinctive Appearance: Produces compact 22 cm x 18 cm heads with vibrant dark green outer leaves and a bright yellow interior, showcasing a visually appealing contrast.
  • Optimal Growing Conditions: Thrives best in average garden soil under full sun. Germinates within 7-10 days at 21°C, with post-germination growth favored at cooler temperatures around 15°C.
  • Quick Harvest: Ready to pick in just 48 days, providing a fast-growing option for gardeners eager to enjoy home-grown vegetables without a lengthy wait.
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: With its delicate, lettuce-like texture and sweeter taste, it's perfect not only for traditional Asian dishes but also adds a unique twist to salads, stews, and wraps.
  • Continuous Yield: Plant multiple sowings 10 days apart to ensure a steady supply of fresh cabbage from spring through fall, enhancing garden productivity.

Explore the delightful Minuet Chinese Cabbage, renowned for its tender, sweet flavor and crisp texture. Perfect for a variety of dishes, this cabbage is a staple for any vegetable garden. Plant these non-GMO seeds in early spring for a quick growth cycle, reaching maturity in just 48 days.

Thriving in full sun and regular watering, Minuet Chinese Cabbage produces compact heads with vibrant dark green leaves and a bright yellow interior. With optimal growing conditions, enjoy a continuous yield by sowing every 10 days. Ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners, enhance your garden's productivity and culinary creativity with these robust seeds.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 350
Average germination rate: 90%

Package sizes

  • 100 seeds — 90 plants — yields about 90 compact heads
  • 500 seeds — 450 plants — yields about 450 compact heads

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, upright, mini Napa-type heading habit
  • Height: 22 cm (8.5 in); Spread: 18 cm (7 in) heads
  • Spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in) between plants; rows 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
  • Matures in about 48 days; cool-weather crop for spring and fall
  • Yield: one dense, tender head per plant

Choosing a packet size

  • The 100-seed packet suits home gardeners and small beds, providing multiple successions for fresh harvesting over several weeks.
  • The 500-seed packet is best for larger gardens, community plots, or market growers planning staggered plantings for continuous, high-volume harvests.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Minuet Chinese Cabbage seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Space seeds 6-7 per 30 cm of row, lightly covering them with soil. Thin seedlings to 30 cm apart once they reach 7 cm in height. For an early start, sow indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost, maintaining a germination temperature of 21°C.

After germination, reduce the temperature to 15°C and ensure the seedlings receive ample light to promote strong growth. Transplant outdoors after hardening off, spacing them adequately to allow for full head development. Water regularly, especially in hot conditions, to prevent bolting.

Harvest in about 48 days when heads are firm and compact. For continuous yield, plant successive sowings 10 days apart. Enjoy the delicate flavors in a variety of dishes, from salads to stews, making the most of its crisp texture and sweet taste.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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