Matsushima Napa Cabbage Seeds – 300 Brassica Rapa Seeds for Planting

Matsushima Napa Cabbage is a Japanese heirloom variety prized for its large, barrel-shaped heads of tender, mild-flavored leaves. The plants produce crisp, pale green to white stalks and broad, ruffled leaves that are perfect for stir-fries, soups, pickling, and fresh salads. This variety is known for its excellent flavor and ability to hold well in the garden, making it a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.

Whether you are growing a fall crop or a spring planting, Matsushima Napa Cabbage offers reliable performance and a satisfying harvest. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for raised beds, containers, and traditional garden rows. With 300 seeds, you have plenty to start a productive patch or succession plantings.

Plant Features

• Large, barrel-shaped heads with tender, mild-flavored leaves
• Excellent for fresh eating, stir-fries, soups, and pickling
• Cool-season crop that performs well in spring and fall
• Compact growth habit suitable for raised beds and containers
• Heirloom Japanese variety known for reliable yields

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica rapa
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
• Water Requirements: Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, forming dense heads
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 as a cool-season annual
• Bloom Season: Not typically grown for blooms; harvest before bolting
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Matsushima Napa Cabbage seeds directly in the garden or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil. For a fall crop, sow seeds in mid-to-late summer. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow proper head development.

Napa cabbage is a heavy feeder; side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Protect plants from extreme heat, which can cause bolting. Harvest heads when they are firm and fully formed, typically 60–80 days after planting. Regular watering and mulching help maintain even moisture and reduce stress.

What's Included

300 Matsushima Napa Cabbage seeds (Brassica rapa).