Rubicon (F1) Chinese Cabbage Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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52 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
Rubicon (F1) Chinese Cabbage Seed
Full-size for cooking and kimchi.
Firm, 11" tall heads weigh 5 1/2–6 1/2 lb. Blemish-free, deep green leaves and broad, white ribs with a creamy yellow, blanched interior. The flavor is sweet, tangy, juicy, and delicious! Slow-bolting. Tolerant to black speck.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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52 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Brassica rapaCULTURE:
Chinese cabbage performs best in the gradually decreasing day length and cooler temperatures of late summer but can be grown successfully in the spring if careful attention is paid to prevent bolting. For spring and early summer transplanted crops, be sure to wait until the last frost date to transplant or direct seed the crop. Young plants may bolt to seed prematurely if they are exposed to frost or over a week of sub 50°F (10°C) nights.DAYS TO MATURITY:
From date of transplanting; add 14–21 days for direct seeding.TRANSPLANTING:
Spring-planted crops: Sow 2 seeds per cell 1/4" deep in 72-cell plug trays. If possible, keep soil temperatures above 75°F (24°C) until germination and then maintain air temperature at 60–70°F (16–21°C). Transplant out in 3–5 weeks, around the last frost date (see notes on bolting above), taking care not to disturb roots; water-in plants. Summer/fall-planted crops: Start seedlings as described above in mid-to-late June or direct seed from late May to mid-July as described below.DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow 3–4 seeds every 12–18" (thin to one plant) in rows 18-30" apart from late May to mid-July.AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
1,000 seeds/333', 5M/1,666', 66M/acre at 3 seeds/ft. in rows 2' apart.INSECT PESTS:
Control flea beetles and cabbage root maggots with floating row covers from day of planting.DISEASE:
Adhere strictly to a preventive program including: (1) long crop rotations with non-brassica crops, (2) clean starting mixes and outdoor seedbeds, and (3) strict sanitation practices. Johnny's Selected Seeds only sells seed lots of Chinese cabbage that have tested negative for black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) and black leg (Phoma lingam).HARVEST:
Cut when heads are very firm.STORAGE:
Heads will store 1–2 months in a near-freezing, humid cooler, or in a root cellar if trimmed and wrapped in newspaper.TRANSPLANTS:
Avg. 700 plants/1,000 seeds.SEEDS/LB.:
Avg. 136,800.PACKET:
100 seeds, sows 33'.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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