Michihili Cabbage Seeds – 500 Chinese Heirloom Brassica Seeds for Garden Planting

Michihili Cabbage is a Chinese heirloom variety prized for its tall, oblong heads of crisp, tender leaves. This leafy brassica brings a mild, sweet flavor to stir-fries, soups, and fresh salads, and its upright growth habit makes it a standout in the garden. Whether you grow it for fall harvests or overwintering in mild climates, Michihili is a reliable and productive choice for home gardeners seeking an Asian vegetable with old-world character.

With 500 seeds, this packet offers plenty for succession planting, market gardens, or sharing with friends. The plants form tight, cylindrical heads that are easy to slice and clean, and the outer leaves can be harvested young for a continuous supply of greens.

Plant Features

• Heirloom Chinese cabbage with elongated, oblong heads
• Mild, sweet flavor ideal for fresh eating and cooking
• Upright growth habit saves garden space
• Excellent for fall and cool-season growing
• Outer leaves can be harvested as cut-and-come-again greens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
• Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, forming tall cylindrical heads
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 60–80 days
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Michihili cabbage seeds directly in the garden or start them indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost. For direct sowing, plant seeds about ¼ inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow heads to develop properly. Michihili performs best in cool weather; avoid planting in the heat of summer.

Provide consistent moisture and a layer of mulch to keep roots cool and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants are young to encourage vigorous leaf growth. Watch for common cabbage pests like aphids and caterpillars, and harvest heads when they are firm and fully formed. In mild climates, Michihili can be grown through winter.

What's Included

500 Michihili Cabbage seeds.