Brassica rapa var. chinensis

This is Tokyo Bekana! Although a member of the mustard family, leaves have a very mild flavour, with no hint of any heat. The leaves are a gorgeous light green colour. Stems and mid-rib have a crunch and flavour similar to young bok choy.

Delicious eaten raw or chopped into a salad. Since the stem and mid-rib are a little thicker, they are great sautéed/stir-fried or added to an Asian or vegetable soup. Flavour is juicy, texture is tender.

Grows well throughout the year - spring, summer or fall. Cool conditions are preferred.

Although similar to an Asian cabbage/lettuce cross, it does not attract cabbage butterflies.

Growing Information:

Grows up to 2 feet tall and just as wide.

Plant in a full sun/partially sunny location. Start seeds indoors at least 2 weeks prior to planting out, or sow directly. Seeds will germinate in approximately 3 days.

Spacing: Closer together for “cut and come again” harvesting or 1-foot apart to harvest full size heads.

I highly recommend adding it to your garden or greenhouse. It’s a new favourite for me!

All packets are 1g in weight or approximately 225-250 seeds.

Days to Maturity: 40

Price: $4.50 each

Packet: 1g (or approximately 250 seeds)

Germination: 99%