How to Care for Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis (Chinese cabbage)

Korean name: 배추

Chinese cabbage is a vegetable with broad leaves folded into a round head. It is mainly used for making kimchi and grows well in cool climates. Because its roots are shallow, consistent watering is important.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, broad leaves, edible, cold-hardy
• Also known as: Chinese cabbage, Napa cabbage

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 10~20°C
• Fertilizer: Apply nitrogen fertilizer regularly during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained, fertile soil is suitable..

Is Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~20°C. Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply nitrogen fertilizer regularly during the growing season..