{"product_id":"matsushima-napa-cabbage-seeds-300-brassica-rapa-seeds-for-planting","title":"Matsushima Napa Cabbage Seeds – 300 Brassica Rapa Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatsushima 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, barrel-shaped heads with tender, mild-flavored leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, stir-fries, soups, and pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season crop that performs well in spring and fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit suitable for raised beds and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom Japanese variety known for reliable yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica rapa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, forming dense heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–11 as a cool-season annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not typically grown for blooms; harvest before bolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNapa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e300 Matsushima Napa Cabbage seeds (Brassica rapa).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739794833718,"sku":"EDNA-647","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7761145563_6wvx.jpg?v=1792116041","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/matsushima-napa-cabbage-seeds-300-brassica-rapa-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}