{"product_id":"cabbage-michihili-chinese","title":"Cabbage, Aichi Chinese","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eAichi Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eAichi Chinese cabbage is a classic Napa-type variety known for its dense, elongated heads and crisp, juicy leaves. With a mild, slightly sweet flavor and excellent texture, it’s a staple for fresh salads, stir-fries, and traditional ferments like kimchi. This cool-season crop is especially valued for its reliability in fall production and its ability to store well after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eCrisp texture and mild, sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eAichi produces tightly wrapped heads with tender white ribs and soft green leaves. The flavor is clean and slightly sweet, making it versatile for both raw and cooked dishes without bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eIdeal for fermentation and storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eThe high moisture content and balanced sugars make this variety especially suited for kimchi and lacto-fermentation. Heads hold well in cold storage, extending your harvest deep into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eCool-season performance and bolt resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eBest grown in late summer for fall harvest, Aichi resists bolting better than many spring-grown brassicas. It develops full heads as temperatures cool, improving both flavor and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eGarden integration and succession planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eWorks well in intensive vegetable beds, raised beds, or market garden systems. Plant after early crops to maximize seasonal productivity, or integrate into crop rotations to follow legumes or early greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eNative Range: Cultivated variety (East Asia origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eSoil Requirements: Medium, medium-wet (fertile, well-drained)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eMature Height: 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eBloom Time: Typically not applicable (harvested before flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eBloom Color: Yellow (if bolting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 2–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eAichi Chinese cabbage rewards good soil, steady moisture, and cool temperatures with dense, flavorful heads. For best results, focus on fall planting, consistent watering, and fertile soil to produce tender, high-quality harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"4-pack","offer_id":47405179306243,"sku":"ANV-3652","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/D096554D-CE16-4DE3-9AB5-1C33E87DC5D8.jpg?v=1774029127","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/cabbage-michihili-chinese","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}