Cabbage Chinese Bristol Seeds

A quick maturing Chinese cabbage with firm crisp heads and a mild sweet flavour that suits salads stir fries and light cooking.

 

Chinese Bristol forms compact upright heads with pale green leaves that stay tender and juicy even in warm spells. Plants grow with steady speed and produce uniform heads ideal for fresh kitchen use and Asian style dishes.

 

Its reliable growth and cool season tolerance make it perfect for spring and late summer sowings where fast dependable results are needed.

 

The plants show good resistance to bolting and adapt well to varied soils making them a trusted choice for gardeners who want clean flavour and consistent performance.

 

This cabbage thrives in full sun and fertile moisture retentive soil performing reliably in beds raised planters and protected spaces. Its tidy habit ensures neat rows while still delivering generous yields.

 

Straightforward to grow and rewarding this variety provides excellent quality heads with minimal fuss. Its crisp texture and gentle taste make it a favourite for fresh salads and quick cooking.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow March to August indoors or outdoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15 to 20 C

Soil and Position Fertile moisture retentive soil in full sun or light shade

Height and Spread 25 to 35 cm tall 20 to 30 cm spread

Harvest May to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in rows or modules of moist fine compost and cover lightly. Keep evenly moist until seedlings appear. Transplant or thin young plants to allow strong upright growth

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly to maintain crisp texture. Protect from flea beetle in early stages and keep soil consistently moist to prevent bolting. Harvest heads promptly for best flavour

 

Uses and Benefits

Crisp mild leaves for salads and cooking

Fast growing with uniform heads

Reliable in cool and warm conditions

Ideal for tunnels beds and containers

Easy to grow with steady yields

 

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