Chinese Cabbage / Napa Cabbage Granat - For autumn growing, organic seeds
Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis
A mid-early Chinese cabbage bred for autumn growing, forming tall, slim, tightly closed heads. Firm, crisp leaves and a robust texture make it excellent for stir-fries, steaming, and quick pan dishes—and it’s also great fresh.Key features
Mid-early variety for fall cropping
Tall, slender, closed heads with firm leaves
Tasty raw or cooked
Ideal for wok / stir-fry / steaming / braising
Grow in open ground / raised beds / greenhouse (autumn season)
Best quality with steady moisture + insect net/row cover
DESCRIPTION
‘Granat’ performs best as a late-summer sowing for a fall harvest. Cooler conditions help heads form well, keeping the leaves crisp and dense. The result is a clean, compact head that works beautifully both fresh and in warm dishes.
Its firm texture is a big plus if you want Chinese cabbage that holds up in a wok instead of collapsing too quickly.
GROWING GUIDE
Start in modules/pots: mid-summer
Sowing depth: about 1 cm
Germination: keep compost evenly moist; warm start helps
Transplant out: when seedlings are sturdy (3–5 true leaves)
Plant spacing: around 40 cm
Row spacing: around 50 cm
Site: sun to partial shade; fertile soil with reliable moisture
Watering: keep moisture consistent during head formation
Protection: insect net/row cover strongly recommended for brassicas
Harvest: when heads are tight and well closed
Sowing calendar (Estonia / Northern climate – guideline)
Start seedlings: mid-July – early August
Transplant out: August
Harvest: September – November (often longer under cover)
Packet 30 seeds
